Brush and Broom

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Overview: This guide provides essential information for selecting the appropriate brush, pad, or broom for floor-cleaning machines. Choosing the correct tool is crucial for effective cleaning and preventing floor damage. It is recommended to consult with a sales representative and test the tool in an inconspicuous area before use.

Brush Guide: The guide categorizes brushes into disc and cylindrical types, each with varying levels of aggressiveness from very hard to soft. The compatibility of each brush type with different floor materials such as linoleum, vinyl, ceramic tiles, and concrete is detailed. For example, Super-Grit brushes are suitable for very hard surfaces like concrete, while Nylon brushes are recommended for softer surfaces like linoleum.

Pad Guide: Pads are color-coded based on their aggressiveness, ranging from Super Black (very high) to White (soft). The guide specifies the appropriate pad for different floor types and tasks, such as stripping, scrubbing, and polishing. Recommended RPM ranges for scrubbing pads are provided, emphasizing the need for wet use.

Sweeper Broom Guide: Brooms are categorized by material composition and aggressiveness, from hard to very soft. The guide lists suitable broom types for various floor surfaces, including linoleum, vinyl, and concrete. Poly/Steel brooms are recommended for hard surfaces, while Full Nylon brooms are suitable for very soft surfaces.

Side Broom Guide: Side brooms are available in Poly/Steel and Poly types, suitable for hard and medium surfaces, respectively. The guide outlines their compatibility with different floor types, such as ceramic tiles and concrete.

Key Recommendations: - Always test the brush/pad in an inconspicuous area. - Consult with a sales representative for advice. - Use scrubbing pads within the recommended RPM range and ensure they are used wet.

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Brush, Pad, and Broom Guide For your floor-cleaning machine, the choice of the correct brush/pad is essential if the job is to be done properly. The right brush/pad will also help to get the job done faster, and the cost savings accrued from these productivity gains can be substantial. Take a look at our brush, pad and broom guide and choose the right tool for the job. Our range includes pads for stripping, scrubbing, spray buffing, polishing, crystallization and burnisher – and every other need. NOTE: The wrong choice can easily damage the floor, so take no chances. These are just suggestions. Seek advice from your local sales representative, and test brush/pad in inconspicuous area. RPS Corporation 1711 South St. Racine, WI USA 53404 +011.262.681.5747

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Disc Brush Type Super-Grit (SS) Tough-Grit (S) Midi-Grit (C ) Light-Grit (PS) Poly (P) Floors / Agressiveness Linoleum Vinyl Resillient Polyolefin Ceramic Tiles Anti-Slip Tiles Stone Carpet Terra Cotta Terrazzo Concrete Tiles Marble Granite Epoxy Floor Concrete Very Hard Medium Hard Medium x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Cylindrical Brush Type Tough-Grit (S) Midi-Grit (C ) Light-Grit (PS) Nylon (N) Floor / Aggressivness Linoleum Vinyl Resillient Polyolefin Ceramic Tiles Anti-Slip Tiles Stone Carpet Terra Cotta Terrazzo Concrete Tiles Marble Granite Epoxy Floor Concrete Medium...

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Pad Guide Colour Code Super Black (BB) Black (B) Brown (BR) Green (G) Blue (BL) Red (R ) White (W) Floors / Agressiveness Very High High High Medium Medium Medium Soft Soft Medium Polish Linoleum x x x x x Vinyl x x x x x x Resillient x x Polyolefin x Ceramic Tiles x x x x x x Anti-Slip Tiles x x x Stone Carpet x x x Terra Cotta x x x Terrazzo x x x x x Concrete Tiles x x x x x x Marble x x Granite x x x Epoxy Floor x x Concrete x x x x x x Recommended rpm range for scrubbing pads is 175 - 350 rmp, and should be used wet. Pad Type Black Red White Yellow Green Floor / Agressiveness 100 grit 400...

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Side Broom Broom Type Poly/Steel Floors / Agressiveness Hard Linoleum Vinyl Resillient Polyolefin Ceramic Tiles x Anti-Slip Tiles x Stone Carpet x Terra Cotta Terrazzo x Concrete Tiles x Marble x Granite x Epoxy Floor Concrete x Astro Turf Carpet Sweeper Broom Broom Type Poly/Steel (S) Natural/Steel (US) Union Mix (U) Polypropylene (P) Nylon (N) Full Nylon (NN) Floors / Agressiveness Hard Medium Hard Medium Medum Soft Soft Very Soft Linoleum x x x Vinyl x x x Resillient x x x x Polyolefin x x x x Ceramic Tiles x x x x x Anti-Slip Tiles x x x Stone Carpet x x x Terra Cotta x x x x Terrazzo x x...

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