Cleanfast Floor Stripper 5L

Cleanfast Floor Stripper 5L | Heavy Duty Professional Floor Polish Remover

Cleanfast Floor Stripper 5L is a highly active professional floor stripping solution designed to remove old and heavily built-up water-based floor polish quickly and efficiently. Developed for demanding floor restoration work, this powerful formula softens multiple layers of polish, allowing them to be scrubbed away manually or with professional floor cleaning machinery.

Old floor polish can gradually become scratched, dull, discoloured and uneven. Continually applying fresh polish over a deteriorated finish can eventually create excessive build-up and leave the floor looking patchy. At this stage, the most effective solution is often to remove the existing polish completely before preparing the surface for a fresh coating.

Cleanfast Floor Stripper is specifically designed for this process.

The fast-acting formula can remove up to three coats of water-based floor polish during one stripping operation when correctly diluted and applied. Floors containing heavier accumulations may require additional treatments until all remaining polish has been removed.

The product can be used for both manual and machine floor stripping, making it suitable for professional cleaning contractors and experienced users carrying out floor restoration projects. It can also be used for deep cleaning certain compatible unsealed natural stone and concrete surfaces.

## Powerful Water-Based Floor Polish Remover

Cleanfast Floor Stripper is designed specifically for removing **water-based floor polish**.

Once the stripping solution comes into contact with an appropriate floor finish, it begins softening the coating. After sufficient reaction time, the softened polish can be agitated using a suitable floor pad, brush or low-speed rotary floor machine.

The resulting dirty solution and dissolved polish can then be collected and removed.

This process exposes the underlying floor so it can be assessed, cleaned and prepared for the next stage of the maintenance programme.

It is important to establish what type of coating is already on the floor before starting. Cleanfast Floor Stripper will not remove oil-based waxes, oils or solvent-based finishes simply because they look similar to water-based floor polish.

When the existing finish is unknown, always perform a test first.

## Removes Up to Three Coats of Floor Polish

Cleanfast Floor Stripper can remove up to three coats of suitable water-based floor polish during a single stripping operation.

For this type of application, a **1:5 dilution** can be used:

**1 part Cleanfast Floor Stripper to 5 parts water.**

Heavy commercial floors may contain substantially more than three coats, particularly where polish has been repeatedly applied over many years.

In these circumstances, do not expect one treatment to remove the entire build-up.

Strip the upper layers, collect the waste and inspect the floor. If the surface remains patchy or visibly coated, another stripping operation may be necessary.

Repeating a controlled process is preferable to using the chemical incorrectly or allowing excessive contact time.

## Simple Floor Stripping Instructions

Correct preparation makes floor stripping faster and safer.

**Step 1 – Clear the area**

Remove furniture, equipment, mats and other movable objects from the floor.

Vacuum or sweep thoroughly to remove dust, grit and loose debris.

Place appropriate warning signs around the work area and prevent unnecessary access.

**Step 2 – Wear protective equipment**

Before handling the stripper, put on suitable **chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection**. Appropriate protective clothing and footwear should also be worn.

**Step 3 – Test a corner**

Always perform a small test in an inconspicuous area.

Confirm that the existing coating is a water-based floor polish and that the underlying flooring is compatible with the stripper.

**Step 4 – Prepare the solution**

For floors with up to approximately three coats of polish, prepare a **1:5 solution**.

For example:

1 litre Floor Stripper + 5 litres water.

For lighter deep-cleaning applications on compatible unsealed natural stone or concrete, dilution can be increased to a maximum of approximately **1:10**.

Never use a concentration stronger than **1 part stripper to 3 parts water**.

**Step 5 – Apply generously**

Mop the prepared solution generously and evenly across a manageable section of flooring.

Do not attempt to strip an excessively large area at once because the solution must not be allowed to dry.

**Step 6 – Allow 3–5 minutes**

Allow the stripper approximately **3 to 5 minutes** to soften the polish.

Some floor finishes may visibly change appearance or colour as they react.

Do not allow the stripping solution to dry.

**Step 7 – Agitate the floor**

Scrub the treated section using a suitable semi-hard brush, floor stripping pad or low-speed rotary floor machine.

Pay particular attention to corners, edges and other areas the machine cannot reach.

**Step 8 – Remove the waste**

Collect the dirty solution and softened floor polish.

A wet vacuum is strongly recommended for larger areas because it makes recovery considerably faster and more effective.

**Step 9 – Inspect the floor**

Check for remaining polish.

If the surface looks patchy or sections still appear coated, repeat the stripping process where required.

## Machine Stripping Large Floors

For larger commercial floors, mechanical stripping is normally considerably more efficient than manual scrubbing.

A low-speed rotary floor machine fitted with an appropriate stripping pad can provide consistent agitation across large areas.

For projects exceeding approximately 20 square metres, a floor buffer and wet vacuum can make the process significantly faster.

Apply the stripping solution to a manageable area and allow the required reaction period. Agitate systematically with the rotary machine and manually scrub corners and edges that cannot be reached with the pad.

Use the wet vacuum to recover the contaminated liquid before proceeding to the next section.

Never allow previously treated sections to dry while concentrating on another part of the room.

## Deep Cleaning Unsealed Natural Stone and Concrete

Cleanfast Floor Stripper can also be used as a powerful deep cleaner for certain compatible unsealed natural stone and concrete floors.

For this type of application, use the weaker **1:10 dilution**.

Always perform a test first.

Natural stone varies considerably in composition and sensitivity, so never assume that a strong alkaline cleaning product is suitable simply because a floor is described as stone.

Delicate, polished, treated or unknown materials should be assessed carefully before application.

## Important Safety Guidelines

Cleanfast Floor Stripper is a **professional corrosive cleaning chemical** capable of causing severe skin burns and serious eye damage if handled incorrectly.

Always wear suitable **chemical-resistant protective gloves and eye protection** when handling the concentrate or prepared solution.

Appropriate protective clothing and footwear are also strongly recommended.

Avoid all direct contact with the skin and eyes.

Work only in **well-ventilated areas**.

Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling the product, and wash hands thoroughly after completing the job.

Keep children, pets and unauthorised people completely away from both the chemical and the floor stripping area.

## Never Mix With Other Chemicals

**Never mix Cleanfast Floor Stripper with other cleaning chemicals.**

Do not add bleach, acids, disinfectants, degreasers, detergents or other floor cleaning products in an attempt to increase its strength.

Professional cleaning chemicals are formulated to work independently, and combining incompatible products can create dangerous reactions.

Use only Cleanfast Floor Stripper and water at the appropriate dilution.

## Never Allow Floor Stripper to Dry

This is one of the most important application rules.

**Do not allow Cleanfast Floor Stripper to dry on the floor.**

Divide larger floors into manageable sections.

Apply the solution, allow 3–5 minutes of reaction time, agitate and collect the waste before proceeding.

If the solution begins drying prematurely, deal with the affected section immediately rather than continuing elsewhere.

## Protect Surrounding Surfaces

Avoid splashing Cleanfast Floor Stripper onto painted surfaces, furniture, skirting, doors or other materials that are not intended for treatment.

Do not use the same mop heads afterwards for ordinary cleaning jobs.

Floor stripping equipment can retain substantial amounts of dissolved polish and highly alkaline chemical residue. Keep stripping pads, brushes and mops specifically for stripping work or clean and manage them according to appropriate professional procedures.

## Prepare Before Applying Fresh Floor Polish

Removing old polish is only the first stage of floor restoration.

After stripping, make sure all old coating, dirty solution and stripping residue have been properly dealt with according to the intended floor finishing system.

Inspect the floor carefully.

A patchy appearance can indicate that old polish remains in certain areas. Applying a new coating before the old finish has been completely removed can produce an uneven final result.

The floor should be clean, properly prepared and completely ready for the selected new floor polish before recoating begins.

## Why Choose Cleanfast Floor Stripper 5L?

Cleanfast Floor Stripper 5L provides the strength required for serious floor restoration projects.

It is **fast acting, odourless, highly concentrated and capable of removing up to three coats of water-based floor polish during a single controlled stripping operation**. It can be applied manually or used as part of a professional machine stripping system and is also suitable for deep cleaning certain compatible unsealed natural stone and concrete surfaces.

For straightforward stripping, remember the basic process: **test the floor, wear suitable PPE, dilute correctly, apply generously, allow 3–5 minutes of reaction time, agitate with a brush or floor machine and remove the softened polish before the solution dries.**

For professional cleaning contractors and experienced users dealing with heavily polished commercial or domestic flooring, Cleanfast Floor Stripper 5L offers an efficient and cost-effective way to remove deteriorated water-based floor finishes and prepare compatible surfaces for professional restoration.