Hoover Shampoo-Polisher manual Cleaning floors, Water method

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Cleaning floors

There are two methods of cleaning hard surface floors:

1.Water method - used for all floors that can be cleaned with soap or detergent and water solution.

2.Solvent or solvent cleaning wax method - used for wood and sealed cork floors that may be damaged by water solutions.

Water method

Linoleum, asphalt, rubber, vinyl, masonry and stone floors may be clean- ed with a soap or detergent and water solution. Use the shampoo- polisher to dispense cleaning solution and to scrub floor.

Do not use the water cleaning method on wood or cork floors.

1.Vacuum floor to remove loose dirt and litter.

2.Attach scrubbing-waxing-polishing brushes. If there is a heavy accumulation of wax to remove, snap cleaning-waxing pads with fasteners over brushes.

3.Remove tank. Fill with warm water mixed with 2 tablespoons medium sudsing detergent or as directed on detergent container. Replace tank.

Concentrated ammonia solution must be used to remove some wax. If using a product specifically for wax removal, read caution label and follow instructions on container.

4.Connect cord to a wall receptacle. Press handle release lever and start shampoo-polisher by lowering the handle.

5.Start at the end of a room and apply solution to a 3 ft. x 6 ft. (Im x 2m) area by squeezing the trigger occasjonally..~Releasatthe,tr~igger and scrub the area as necessary. When removing hardened wax,#$lciw~solution to remain on the floor 3-5 minutes. Do not letsolutibn,dry ort$he floor.

Wipe up suds with a dampened mop, sponge, or cloth.

6.Rinse floor thoroughly to completely remove cleaning solution and eliminate dulling and streaking. Scrub and rinse each section of the floor the same way.

7.Let the floor dry before waxing. Brushes should be rinsed to remove detergent and allowed to dry before using them to polish or buff.

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Contents Review this manual before Operating appliance Save Important Safeguards Unpacking Questions or Concerns? Assembly How to useTo attach tank To dispense solution Shampooing carpet and rugsTo remove tank Before you begin Using the shampoo Polisher Attach shampoo BrushesFill tank Shampoo carpetBrush pile Allow carpet to dryVacuum dry carpet DrydeaningcarpetCleaning floors Water methodPage Wood Solvent cleaning wax method Waxing floorsWater-base wax Solvent-base waxFloor WAX Maintenance To achieve a high lustre finishTo keep floors bright and shiny Splash guardShampooer base BrushesFelt and high lustre polishing pads Service If you have a problemServicing of Double-Insulated Appliances Floor care hints Accessories