Oreck ORB480 warranty Stripping Procedure, Carpet Bonnet Cleaning Procedure

Stripping Procedure

Residential Use

This procedure can be used on most types of hard floor surfaces,

EXCEPT WOOD FLOORS.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:

1.Orbiter floor machine

2.Drive pad holder

3.Black strip pad or brown scrub pad

4.Broom or dust mop

5.Wax remover or stripping solution

6.Small black pad - HINT: Use “donut hole” from black or brown pad.

7.Mops - 2 each (1 to apply/pick up stripping solution and 1 to rinse floor)

8.Bucket and wringer

9.Wet-dry vacuum (for dirty and rinse water pick-up)

PROCEDURE:

1.Sweep floor area to be stripped (broom or dust mop).

2.Mix stripping solution according to manufacturer’s instructions on container label for proper solution mixture.

3.Dip mop in stripping solution and apply to floor in a 6’ x 6’ area. Apply along baseboard edges first or where there is a wax or dirt build-up.

4.Let solution stand for 5 minutes, scrub floor with Orbiter floor machine, pad holder and black or brown pad. Use small black pad, “donut hole,” to reach in corners and around door jambs.

5.To pick up dirty solution, use a mop or wet-dry vacuum. DO NOT ALLOW STRIPPING SOLUTION TO DRY ON FLOOR.

6.Repeat steps 3-5 until all floor area is completely stripped.

7.Rinse area TWICE with clean water and clean mop. Pick up water with mop or wet-dry vacuum.

8.Allow floor to dry before applying new floor finish.

PRECAUTIONS:

1.Do not flood the floor with stripping solution or allow solution to dry before pick-up.

2.Use clean mop for final rinse.

3.Change rinse water frequently.

4.Use damp cloth to wipe off any splashes on walls or furniture.

Bonnet Cleaning Procedure

CARPET BONNET CLEANING PROCEDURE

This procedure can be used on most types of carpets.

METHOD 1 - FOR SPOTS OR SMALL AREAS

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:

1.Orbiter floor machine

2.Drive pad holder

3.Carpet bonnet

4.Oreck Soil Release Spray

PROCEDURE:

1.Lightly spray Soil Release over spot in carpet or high traffic area.

2.Place pad holder on Orbiter and center on top of carpet bonnet.

3.Work carpet bonnet over treated area.

4.Turn carpet bonnet over when soiled and continue to clean carpet.

5.When job is complete, clean carpet bonnet in washing machine or hose off and allow to air dry.

METHOD 2 - FOR LARGE TRAFFIC AREAS

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:

1.Orbiter floor machine

2.Drive pad holder

3.Carpet bonnet

4.Liquid shampoo

5.Bucket and wringer

PROCEDURE:

1.Mix liquid shampoo in bucket according to manufacturer’s instructions.

2.Soak carpet bonnet in shampoo mix.

3.Wring out carpet bonnet until damp and place on carpet.

4.Center Orbiter with pad holder on carpet bonnet.

5.Turn machine on. Work carpet bonnet over soiled area.

6.When carpet bonnet becomes dry, repeat Steps 2-5 until carpet area is cleaned.

7.When job is complete, clean carpet bonnet in washing machine or hose off and allow to air dry.

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