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How to Use Dirt and Polish Stripper
TETİK Dirt & Polish Stripper is used to remove old polish layers and stubborn dirt from floors. This guide explains how to use the product: which floors it is applied to, which floors to avoid, the order of the steps, and the mistakes that make the job longer.
How do you use dirt and polish stripper?
Dilute the product with water at the ratio on the label, apply it to the floor and leave it for the time stated on the label. Then scrub with a floor brush or floor machine, remove the loosened polish and dirt with a wet vacuum or mop, and rinse the floor with clean water. Wear gloves and keep the area ventilated while you work. Do not use it on water-sensitive floors such as wood and parquet.
We cover the whole stripping job, the equipment list and aftercare in our guide how to strip floor polish. Here we focus on the product itself.
What is TETİK Dirt & Polish Stripper?
TETİK Dirt & Polish Stripper is a product that is diluted with water before use and removes old polish layers and stubborn dirt from floors. It comes in a 30 KG pack and is listed in the grease and dirt removers category.
The product is meant for floor care and polish renewal work, not for daily mopping. For the daily cleaning of polished floors, use a surface cleaner: how to use a surface cleaner.
Where is floor polish stripper used?
- Floor care and polish renewal: removing old layers before new polish goes on.
- Shopping centre, office and store floors: areas with heavy foot traffic that turn dull and hold dirt.
- Hospital and school corridors: long corridors where polish layers build up over time.
- Professional cleaning companies: teams carrying out periodic floor care across several buildings.
Which floors should polish stripper not be used on?
- Wood and parquet: do not use on water-sensitive floors; for these floors see how to clean parquet.
- Linoleum: do not apply without the floor manufacturer's approval; details are in how to clean PVC flooring.
- Epoxy, polyurethane and painted floors: use the product recommended by the floor manufacturer or coating company; for cleaning these floors see how to clean epoxy floors.
- Natural stone and delicate floors: test first on a small, hidden area; if you are not sure of the result, do not apply it. For marble: how to clean marble.
- Floors whose polish you want to keep: a polish stripper's job is to remove polish; do not use it for ordinary dirt on a floor with sound polish.
How is dirt and polish stripper applied, step by step?
- Prepare the area: Go through the label directions and warnings before you start. Clear the area and put up warning signs. Wear gloves, safety glasses and non-slip shoes, and ventilate.
- Sweep the floor: Remove dust and sand so the solution goes onto a clean surface.
- Dilute: Dilute the product with water at the ratio on the label. Use a measuring cup rather than judging by eye.
- Test a small area: If you are unsure about the floor, test the solution first in a hidden corner.
- Apply and wait: Apply the solution to the floor, leave it for the time on the label and do not let it dry on the floor.
- Scrub: Scrub with a floor brush or floor machine.
- Remove what has loosened: Collect the loosened polish and dirt with a wet vacuum or mop.
- Rinse: Rinse the floor with clean water and let it dry completely. New polish is applied only once the floor is dry.
What if the polish does not come off in one go?
Thick layers built up over time may not come off in a single application. First check that you followed the ratio and time on the label and that the solution did not dry before scrubbing. Repeat the process on the remaining areas, without going outside the ratio on the label. For choosing a pad, see how to strip floor polish.
Common mistakes when stripping polish
- Applying to a large area in one go: The solution can dry before you get to scrub it. Divide the area into sections and finish each one before moving on.
- Skipping the rinse: Stripper residue left on the floor stops the new polish from bonding evenly.
- Leaving the area open: Wet floors are slippery; keep the area closed to traffic until the floor is dry.
What should dirt and polish stripper not be mixed with?
Dilute the product only with water, at the ratio on the label. Do not mix it with bleach, hydrochloric acid, limescale remover, degreaser or any other cleaning product, and do not put them in the same bucket. If you have used another product on the same floor, rinse with clean water in between; wash the bucket and machine too before switching products. For details: can cleaning products be mixed.
Pack size and bulk purchasing for businesses
TETİK Dirt & Polish Stripper comes in a 30 KG pack, with 1 unit per case and product code 199. Pack and product details are on the product page. For prices, stock and delivery, request a quote on the wholesale cleaning products page; for other professional products, see professional cleaning products.
Other cleaning products by sector: cleaning company, shopping centre, hospital, school and office.
Keep the pack closed and labelled, and store it out of the reach of children. For details: how to store and transport cleaning products.
