Vct Floor Burnishing
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Buffing floors can really make things look good. Plus it make keeping floors clean much easier. Here you will see the basics of how to buff a floor. I have been a custodian for over 20 years. The purpose of this channel is to share some of my knowledge with you. I remember the feeling when I first became a custodian. I was given a set of keys, a radio and a badge. Didn't get any training whatsoever. Being a custodian is not rocket scientist knowledge. There are definitely things that a custodian needs to know. I call it the art of the trade. Tips and tricks that can make the job much easier and enjoyable. Find me at @mrjeffthecustodian
This is professionally done. I have a cleaning company in Jamaica and we will be applying these techniques
WoW thank you so much for the compliment! Good luck with your business!!
About to start a janiotiral business. I saw alot of buffing videos but this one is so easy and laid back. Thank you Mr Jeff
Thanks for tuning in.
Not a custodian in a school but buffing and waxing was nice. We get to close off a whole hallway, work there all day.
I’m a fellow school custodian myself, I personally was not a fan of the spray method. It just seemed like more work and a pain to constantly be spraying and operating the machine at the same time and having to deal with cord getting in the way. That’s why we just dust mop the floor and thoroughly wash it and then apply one coat of wax. So much easier!
Another good tip is do not stay in one spot for too long while using a buffer or burnisher, it will strip the wax when you don’t need to.
True.
Nice to see good honest, quality work being done, and son working along with dad. 😀
It’s all I know. My dad taught me to work hard and do it right. So I want to teach my kids the same. If my name is on it. I want it to look good.
@@mrjeffthecustodian do you put a little water in your spray buff ?
No water in spray buff. Spray buff is water based. All it is water down wax. At least old stuff wax.
@@mrjeffthecustodian o because they always tell me you should mix it with water and they said that like too much spray buff leaves stains
Never heard of that. Plus never had that problem. I had a supervisor tell me one time. To water down NABC. Which comes I a ready to use bottle. My reply was it’s a bathroom disinfectant and you want me to water it down? He said yes I said ok and
Never did. He set behind a desk at central office with a doctors degree. Sorry bud I’m out in the filled. My school of hard knocks degree knows better. Lol
We use a GIGANTIC propane burner buffer, it’s a hoss, and your right that joker will burn a hole through concrete if you ain’t careful! Love these videos.
Im pretty sure that is a burnisher, not a buffer. Buffers typically spin at 175 rpm and sway side to side. Burnishers move back and foward and typically spin at 1500 rpm.
You're right. He's using an electric burnisher not a buffer. He's also using a special hair blend burnishing pad. He was really doing a modified wet burnish instead of buffing. Either way the floor turned out great. Too bad he didn't have a propane or even a battery powered burnisher. Would've cut his labor time down. Wonder if he got OT pay lol
You dissed him
Thanks Jeff I just started buffing floors at a building I'm at...great tips!
Definitely using a burnishing process here. Buffing is totally different in methods and materials.
You will hear me talk about that in a video posting tonight. I said buffing in this video. Definitely know it’s burnishing.
I hit my floors tonight with the same grey pad and spray, then a final quick hit with the white pad and it looks like glass🔥
Love glass look!
Your school looks great!!! I wish we had a buffer like yours.
Only problem I have is that We have a propane buffer but no one at the school will show me how to use that machine. They refuse to buff their own hallways and they are all looking really bad at this point... I just want to buff my hallways.
Search UA-cam and see if you can learn it that way and just give it a try. One thing I have learned about UA-cam. There is someone most likely made a video of what you want to learn how to do. UA-cam can be a great tool.
From my experience propane buffer gets the job done and so easy to operate, but just keep walking because the moment you stop the floor gonna get burned
Yea I was gonna say a good propane or battery powered buffer would have cut your time in half! On a nice smooth floor like that I dont think you would have to worry much about burning it. Just dont sit in place for 5 seconds or more. I do building maintenance for over 15yrs. Started my own business about 5yrs ago.
Excellent video! Lots of good information. Floors looks great!
That’s job it’s top notch, I’m wondering how much charge for that type of jobs
I’d would really appreciate it the info.
This is a pro tip some schools may use a product called renew a pre buff product do not put to much on or you'll be there for day trying to get the renew off.
Our schools use it thats how i know
Great video I like your floor for eczema eczema shiny keep his bed bath❤
i have always found using wax with a little bit of water mixed works a lot better then spray buff stuff.
also using the low speed buffer works very well and you get a better shine and it also cleans the floor .
What color pad? I have thought about using a slow speed. I seen and old custodian do that years ago.
@@mrjeffthecustodian i use a red or white depends on how dirty the floor gets.
I’m going to give a try.
@@mrjeffthecustodian Have you given it a try? Because I was think about using wax & water when I spray buff.
@@bryanbrooks4005 Yes I have. very little wax though. doesn't take much.
I can tell you are great at your job. A 2000 speed buffer would make quicker work of it. I know you have to use what they buy. Good stuff
Yes have some real old stuff. I’m like give me the credit card. I’ll get the right thing.
@@mrjeffthecustodian That's funny. I can tell you really take pride in what you do. One of the best looking schools I've seen. I'm going to get my square scrubber out and use it again this weekend. Those Clarke's are high but I can tell by the look of the floors that they are working great. Thanks for posting this stuff.
Thank you jeff for the buffing vid very informative
Y'all have a good printer
How soon can I start buffing floors.
Hello, I have a question after stripping, do you use sealer first or just wax?
If your going to wet strip every year I would wax only. If you are going to top scrub mostly I would put a good sealer then wax.
Hey Jeff great video but how about. Pad color's how I know which to use.
Any time your buffing the tan hog hair.
@@mrjeffthecustodian I got a white, red and a green one. Thats what i got to work with. My employer won't but nothing. Even thou he wants the floor to look nice.
@@mrjeffthecustodian I'm a Indian amongst a bunch of chiefs. Lol
Use the white pad for polishing up the floor.
@@mrjeffthecustodian Thank u sir. For the infomation and your time on answering my questions. God Bless you and your Family
What's the rpm on the burnisher that you are using in the video? Also I was watching other videos about spray buffing on YT and everyone is saying not to use a burnisher when spraying spray buff that it can ruin the floor and the machine.
2000
i run the barnisher pad, after thaT i use a white pad with snap back spray , its like glass , keeping heat under that pad is the key, i go up then back over the same area , and on my back sroke i move the buff over a half with and repete, the floor is shiney , and the women in skirts get nervous,,,,
Woman in skirts lol
Where's Raymond when ya need him? probably crashed out in some closet. I got me a female Raymond, Tina this woman is one bad cleaner, leaves me dirty toilets, doesnt do glass, leaves a dirty mop, streaks bathroom floors, she hates work, dodges it at all costs, IM fed up, I need a real cleaner to help me, Ty for your vids great help
That are on the roof smoking.lol
Every school has a Tina!
Like me I'm the crew Lead at my school I take pride in my job and school
You need to mop with neutralizer for salt
What did you mean by pre- soaking the pad?
Spray it with spray buff before starting.
Good morning how do I clean the white dust after I script the floor on black baseboards in the School?
Do you mean strip?
Why does my burnisher Slide hard to the right. It’s hard to keep it under control and never goes Back and forth
Are you putting down or up presser on it?
good evening what kind of pads are you using
Hog hair in this video. I also use aqua pads.
Love your floors looks greatm
Nice job. Would you mind giving us a look at your service cart? Im building my own and i would love to see how yours is set up
Yes I will make a vid on that.
Your shirt says Albertville! Are you in Albertville al?
Yes
Hi Jeff, will buffing work on vct with spotty wax and buildup? Thanks for posting.
Buffing or burnishing floors will make any vct shine if it has wax on it. Even if it has build up. If you have spotty build up. The floor wax not stripped correctly most likely. Or you had someone wax it that waxed it wrong. My bet it was not stripped correctly.
@@mrjeffthecustodian thank you! The floor had a janitor that mopped with a harsh chemical, which deteriorated the wax in patches and created buildup of wax in other areas. I'll give it a burnish to remove the top layer of dirt without removing all the wax. Thank you so much for the videos
Yes those chemicals with high PH levels can mess a floor up. Maybe you can fix it this summer when stripping.
@@mrjeffthecustodian i haven't spanned out into this type of floor care yet. So, no stripping yet. I was just going to buy a burnished and do a little rough polish shine. Janitorial service so far with minimal floor care.
@@KodyBaker00 hi thanks Kody. Don't think im ready for all that. It's my first large commercial client. 15k sq ft building. I just don't have the manpower, the equipment nor know how to bid that job.
I want to clean porcelain tile flooring. Would this be a good solution? I have a machine similar to your one but I noticed it chipped some tiles.
I always use a slow speed to clean porcelain and a neutral cleaner. Pick it up with a vac and rinse well. Yes if it’s chipped and lose it can be a problem. Especially old stuff.
You say you treated the pad for the buffer, what exactly did you use
Spray buff
1500-2000 rpm right?
Would you say that a square scrubber with a white pad also buff a floor? Square pads usually run at 3000 rpm or more
Yes
Hi Mr. jeff, I was burnishing my floor with spray buff and i got too close to an area rug with a brown rubber border and I scuffed the rubber. Any idea on how to remove the scuff marks? I really enjoy your videos. Please help and thanks
Without seeing it. I have no idea.
@@mrjeffthecustodian darn it. I have tried 10 ways to Sunday to try to include a picture in my response it just wont let me. Let me say this tho. I have learned so much from watching you. Thank you. Now i have to find out how to fix my mistake. No one has complained yet so that is good. But I know the difference. I want it to be right. I want to correct what I know to be wrong regardless.
Here is our Facebook page. Can do photos there. facebook.com/groups/500634150606052/
I through you got use it like a push lawn mower after you walk work it in like you did in the first part of the video?
Confusing ain’t it?
How many times should you go back and forth before you move on too the next area?
I go forward then backwards. Then move over.
@@mrjeffthecustodian so one time across the surface then move over?
Walk forward about 5 feet then backwards over Same spot. Then move over and repeat.
Watch out Mr. Jeff! It looks like rain, snow and freezing temps tonight. Hopefully you won't wake up to a BLACK ICE EVENT tomorrow. Here in Montana were always ready to plow,shovel and spread the dreaded ice melt. Feb. 6 2020
Just a dusting this morning. 2 days ago it was 70 here. Here in the south a dusting kids are like let’s build a snow man. Lol
Are you in Alabama?
Yes
Are you going to use a spray buff
How sqft can a person buff in a day?
That would depend on machine speed and the persons work ethic. Also if the building is empty of people. Also if it a open space.
How is that ice scrubber working for you?
So for so good. 3 years in so for. Have had no problem. We do take good care of of it though.
@@mrjeffthecustodian That's good most cleaners don't take care of the machines. By the way I just found a pad from 3M That maybe you could give it a shot I have not try it myself Which I will soon I guess you could scrub the floor and Polish at the same time. If that's 100% truth I don't know I just thought about letting you know maybe this will make it will make your life more easier. If you do get it Give me a feedback later. There's the link for the video ua-cam.com/video/OAOV1y6i-xA/v-deo.html
Are you going to a spray buff
what are you using in the spray bottle?
Spray buff
Where can I purchase this spray buff?
You don’t have to use this particular brand. What ever supplier for your chemicals you use should be able to get you some. Here is what we use. Spartan RTU Floor Spraybuff, Quarts, Case of 12 a.co/d/aFcqUSa
What do you soak pad in?
Nothing
Do you really have to mop??
buffing from the beginning of the room and onward is not a good way of doing it. You should buff starting from the end of the room and backward. So that your shoes dont leave foot marks on the floor...
Never had any problem with that. Interesting.
Lmao I did learn something in first or kindergarten I learned how to tie a knot cought me off guard.
It’s a buffer or a burnisher
Burnisher is the correct name for it.
We’re u drug tested at the interview or on your first day… asking for a friend ;)
Never on school hire or collage hire. Did have back ground check.
Totally wrong