Job Solutions for Floor and Wall Maintenance

Step 1: Gear up

Gather the supplies – including 3M™ Personal Protection Equipment for worker safety.

Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Eye Protection, Head Protection

Step 2: Pick up

Clear the area of clutter and large debris.

Step 3: Knock off the tough stuff

Remove peeling paint and heavy dirt with 3M™ Abrasive Discs or 3M™ Abrasive Hand Pads.

Abrasive Discs, Abrasive Hand Pads and Scrub Sponges

Step 4: Sweep up the mess

Get rid of the flakes and dust created during step three using a broom and 3M™ Dusters.

Dusters

Step 5: Spot clean dirt and grease

Remove heavy grease and grimy dirt using heavy duty 3M™ Cleaners and 3M™ Abrasive Hand Pads.

Abrasive Hand Pads and Scrub Sponges, Aerosol Cleaners , Concentrated Cleaners, Dose n' Fill Cleaning Systems

Step 6: Clean large floor and wall surfaces

Clean up dust and dirt using a 3M™ Duster followed by the appropriate 3M™ Cleaner. Use 3M™ Scrub Sponges or 3M™ Floor Machine Pads.

Concentrated Cleaners, Dusters, Dose n' Fill Cleaning Systems, Abrasive Hand Pads and Scrub Sponges, Floor Machine Pads

Step 7: Make repairs

Fill cracks and chips in concrete walls or floors using 3M™ Concrete Repair Products.

Concrete Repair Products

Step 8: Set markings

Designate traffic lanes, work areas and hazard areas using 3M™ Vinyl Tapes for floor and hazard markings.

Vinyl Tapes for Floor and Hazard Markings

Step 9: Finish up

After applying a final sealant, varnish or paint, help work areas stay clean by placing 3M™ Maintenance Sorbents around equipment.

Maintenance Sorbents