| Description
This is the floor formulation of EZKleen. All the surfaces meant to
be cleaned with it are interior floors. After years of stripping and
resealing, terrazzo, marble and travertine floors lose their appearance
and become dull and dingy looking, especially if they are white or very
light colored. When this happens, EZKleen restores their appearance,
and because it eliminates the expense and labor of regrinding, it is
highly economical.
Easy to Use
EZKleen#3 comes ready to use. All you do, after stripping a floor but
before resealing, is apply it, give it time to work, flood rinse and
wet vac. EZKleen does the work, deep cleaning the pores, so when you
reseal, the floor’s long lost color and beauty is revealed. There
is no hurry to rinse EZKleen off either. On the surfaces EZKleen #3
is recommended to clean, any formula of it can be left on to dry without
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| Patch Test
Before using EZKleen on the surfaces EZKleen #3 is recommended to clean,
you must do a patch test. This determines its suitability and which
formula to use. Start with the recommended formula first. It almost
always works best, but if unsure which formula is recommended, test
EZKleen #4 first and work downward toward EZKleen #1.
Marble, Terrazzo and Travertine floors are different than other masonry
surfaces because they are almost always maintained with a topical sealer
or floor finish. For this reason, before testing EZKleen, strip a small
section of the floor in an inconspicuous are, and allow it to dry. Then,
pour some EZKleen into a plastic dish and apply it to the stripped area
with a paintbrush. EZKleen begins working immediately, but because it
cleans over time, it is important not to rinse it off too soon. On the
surfaces EZKleen #3 is recommended to clean, it achieves best results
in an hour or until it dries. After allowing sufficient time for EZKleen
to work, rinse it off, allow the test area to dry and observe the results.
Sealers
Besides preventing EZKleen from working, sealers cause problems because
they wear out and discolor. Some floors, which oftentimes appear dirty,
aren’t really, they just need sealers replaced. If stripping dramatically
improves the appearance of the floor, and not EZKleen, then the sealer
is the problem, and you only need replace it.
If neither stripping nor EZKleen improves the appearance of the floor,
then a solvent-based sealer is the problem. In this case, remove it
with, EZKleen DBX Safety Paint Stripper and Sealer Remover® or another
quality paint stripper. Then, upon determining the surface is stripped
down to the bare stone, repeat the patch test with EZKleen to see if
the floor is dirty.
Polished Stone
Besides being sealed with topical sealers, Marble, Limestone and Terrazzo
floors are polished too. If this is the case, EZKleen #4, and not EZKleen
#3, is the appropriate formula of EZKleen to use. EZKleen #3, in addition
to cleaning, also prepares floors for sealing, so if used on polished
stone, it will roughen up the finish and remove the shine.
Technical Data
Appearance/Odor: Cloudy appearing solution with slight
pungent odor
Packaging: Available in cases of 4x1 gal. plastic bottles,
5 gal. plastic pails and 55 gal. plastic drums.
Temperature Range: Becomes less effective as temperature
gets colder, and is unsuitable to use below 50° F.
Coverage: 250 to 500 sq. ft./gal. can be expected depending
on the porosity and condition of the surface.
Storage/Shelf Life: Keep containers sealed when not
in use, and to prevent salts from crystallizing, maintain product at
a minimum temperature of 50°F. The appearance of the material darkens
over time, but when properly stored, shelf life is indefinite.
Precautions
Adjacent surfaces must be properly protected when using this product.
The damage EZKleen causes to glass, soft metal
and glazed ceramic finishes (like those on tile and porcelain) is considered
permanent. Cover nearby windows and aluminum with EZKleen Peel
Clean Plastic Strippable Coating or thick plastic sheeting and plastic
tape, and if in doubt, whether EZKleen causes damage, test surfaces first
or just cover them.
Preparation
1) Before cleaning with EZKleen, the surface
must be dry, absorbent and completely free of sealers.
Application
1) Apply EZKleen undiluted to the floor, thoroughly
saturating it. The best way to do this is to pour the material
directly onto the surface and spread it out with a mop. It is not recommended
that EZKleen be run through an autoscrubber.
2) Allow EZKleen time to clean. Use
the time determined by your patch test.
3) Rinse the loosened grime from the surface. Upon
determining, EZKleen has had enough time to clean, rinse the treated
surface. This is usually best done by flooding the floor with water
and wet vaccing. However, if available, an autoscrubber can be an ideal
way to rinse EZKleen on floors.
Note: Upon completing cleaning with EZKleen, it is intended for surfaces
to be sealed. Terrazzo, marble and travertine floors restored with EZKleen
have the dead appearance of newly ground stone. Sealing brings out the
beauty of the floor and releases the color in the stone. EZKleen glossy
finish Terrazzo and Marble Sealer® or another quality stone sealer
is recommended to be used.
Safety
Wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when handling EZKleen, and if
it gets on skin or splashes into eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.
EZKleen has no appreciable odor when used on a clean surface. However,
depending on how dirty surfaces are, EZKleen can release powerful fumes.
Ventilate enclosed areas, and if necessary, limit the size of work areas.
See Material Safety Data Sheet for more detailed hazard evaluation and
safety information.
Environmentally Safe
EZKleen is readily biodegradable and releases no V.O.C.s. When used
properly, it poses no threat to the environment. Dispose of all wastes
safely, according to federal, state and local regulations
Notice: The information contained herein is based on our own
research and the research of others, and it is provided solely as a
service to users. It is believed to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.
However, no guarantee of its accuracy can be made, and it is not intended
to serve as the basis for determining this product's suitability any
particular situation. For this reason, purchasers are responsible to
make their own tests and assume all risks associated with using this
product.
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