如何维护VCT地板101：设施指南
VCT is one of the most flexible and popular floor types found in commercial buildings today.
Vinyl composition tile, VCT for short, is 12” square tiles that are glued to the surface of a floor. It is then coated with a finish to give the floor its desired wet-look. It is most commonly found in hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, kitchens, classrooms, and exam rooms.
当今许多商业建筑中，乙烯基成分瓷砖地板在许多商业建筑中都非常受欢迎，因为安装和耐用。像任何弹性的硬地板一样，VCT需要定期维护以保持其外观，防止瓷砖损坏并延长地板的寿命。
Every effective floor care program should consist of3清洁和维护阶段：每日，周期性和恢复地板护理。
Daily floor careis cleaning and maintenance that should be done every day.定期地板护理should be completed when the finish of your VCT flooring is experiencing a noticeable level of wear and tear.Restorative floor care是三个阶段中的最后一个，应该在每日和周期性的护理中不再复兴您的VCT地板时执行。
在本文和视频中，我们将审查有效的地板护理计划的关键组成部分，以保持设施的VCT地板受保护和看起来不错。
正确的入口垫
the first component of any successful floor program is a proper entry matting system.
在您的设施的每个条目中，都应安装适当的贴图程序。入口垫是设施地板的第一道防线。他们捕获并包含污垢，阻止它进入您的设施。
Guests should be able to take about 8 to 10 steps on the entry matting before reaching your VCT flooring. In most cases, this will typically call for about 15 feet of matting outside and an additional 15 feet inside your building.
有different types of mattingand each serves a unique purpose.
Pro Tip:What is an effective entryway matting system?有效的进入垫系统将具有三种不同类型的垫子。First,刮刀垫are placed outside of your entryway to scrape debris off of shoes as well as begin the removal of any liquids and moisture. Next,过渡垫或刮板/雨刮器组合垫are placed just inside the doorway or inside vestibules. They clean shoe bottoms by removing soil as well as any remaining moisture. Finally,wiper matsremove any remaining soils from shoe bottoms so that the first steps on your floor’s surface are clean and dry.
Daily Maintenance
每日维护是使您的VCT地板看起来不错的第一阶段。
this phase can include three different procedures: sweeping, dust mopping or vacuuming, and damp mopping or cleaning with an autoscrubber.
清扫
扫地是日常地板护理中的第一步。
它去除了大型土壤和碎屑，例如包装纸，大污垢颗粒和该地区的其他小垃圾物品。但是，如果没有明显的碎屑，则可以用擦拭或吸尘器代替清扫。
When sweeping, ensure your staff is using the most productive broom for the area. In large open areas, like hallways or cafeterias, they should be working with the largest available broom. A large area should be swept from one end of the space to the other, creating a central garbage pile.
For congested areas, such as classrooms or offices, a smaller broom will allow staff to quickly maneuver under desks or behind objects.
to sweep stairways, begin at the top of the stairway and work down. On each step, sweep from the end of the step to the middle. Move the soil and debris downward as you progress down the stairs, ultimately collecting the debris in a dustpan on the last stair.
灰尘擦拭或吸尘
Dust mopping and vacuuming is often considered the most important step in a floor maintenance program.
尘埃擦和真空消除了较小的土壤和清扫的灰尘颗粒不会去除。这是防止损坏饰面的关键步骤。小土壤和污垢很容易刮擦和暗淡的饰面。
吸尘是土壤去除的首选方法。与灰尘擦拭相比，它可以减少清洁时间和提高生产率。
Selecting the最适合您的设施的真空will depend on the size of the area being清洁和您的设施的预算。
在吸尘器时，最好的清洁路径将使用户能够不断向前移动而无需回溯已经清洁的区域。
最好的路线将最小化电源线必须移至新插座的次数。必须停止和移动电线可降低工人的生产率并提高人工成本。
Pro Tip:电池供电的背包可以将工人的生产率提高多达230％与直立相比。它们还降低了与电源线相关的伤害和设备损坏的风险。
In most facilities, VCT floors should be vacuumed at least once a day but may require more or less attention depending on traffic and soil levels. Higher traffic areas, like entryways, will likely gather more soil and require more frequent vacuuming.
If your staff prefers to dust mop, the size of the mop should be based on the size of the area. Small, congested areas should be mopped with an 8-inch or 12-inch dust mop. For larger areas, it will be more efficient to use a 48-inch, 60-inch, or 72-inch dust mop.
Pro Tip:Using amicrofiber mop与传统拖把相比，可以提高清洁功效。
在本文中查看使用超细纤维拖把的好处：一次性与可重复使用的超细纤维拖把：选择6个考虑因素
t他更多的土壤被去除的土壤，您可以越生产力，可以在轮班期间完成更多的工作。
潮湿的拖把ping or Cleaning with an Autoscrubber
After removing all soils with sweeping and/or dust mopping and vacuuming, the floor should be cleaned.
对于较大的区域，最有效的是使用自动卷饼清洁地板。
Damp mopping can be done in small or congested areas.
潮湿的拖把和自动洗涤器都应与中性清洁剂一起使用。
潮湿的拖把
If damp mopping, opt for a double bucket system, if possible. A double bucket system will keep the neutral cleaner solution in one bucket and dirty water in the other.
Damp mop in 10 ft by 10 ft areas using the“ S”或“图8”模式。It’s important to use the right technique so spots aren't missed and soils are removed from the surface.
Autoscrubber
AutoScrubbers是一大块清洁设备带有三个自动化系统，可以一次性擦洗和干燥设施的地板。
他们取代了对传统拖把和水桶的需求，更快地清洁地板，更少的解决方案，并减少清洁所需的时间。
与自动洗涤器一起使用右楼垫以避免地板损坏至关重要。
When performing daily cleaning, red or less abrasive floor pads should be used. Darker or more abrasive floor pads will remove floor finish and can damage VCT flooring.
Periodic Maintenance
每日维护of your VCT floors should always be supplemented with定期或临时维护程序。
Periodic maintenance, sometimes referred to as interim maintenance, is necessary to help protect your floor from damages, restore floor shine, and reduce the need for more劳动和时间密集型维护，例如剥离和修补。
您需要应用自己的地板饰面以覆盖VCT地板，以保护地板并增加光泽。
Finish can lose its shine from foot traffic and other daily wear and tear.
磨砂并重新涂抹
the best way to quickly restore your floor’s shine is with a scrub and recoat. Scrubbing will remove the topcoat of finish to get rid of any soils that have become embedded from daily wear and tear.
the number of times you have to scrub and recoat your floor will depend on the frequency and quality of your daily cleaning schedule and the level of traffic in each area of your facility.
例如，流量低下的区域只需要每年进行两次擦洗和重新涂抹。However,high-traffic areas, like entryways, will likely need to be scrubbed and recoated more frequently.
Restorative Maintenance
Even with a complete daily and periodic maintenance routine, VCT flooring will require a full strip and finish at some point. Vinyl composition floors typically need to be stripped once a year.
Stripping is the process of removing old layers of wax and dirt, preparing the floor to be refinished, restoring the floor appearance and protecting it from future damage.
剥离时，请仔细选择不会损坏VCT的剥离剂。侵略性脱衣舞娘不应在少于两年的VCT地板上使用，因为它可以削弱粘合剂到地板上。
Pro Tip:With the right equipment, your staff can efficiently strip a floorwithout chemicals.
If using a chemical stripper, apply with a mop and bucket. After the stripping solution has been applied, carefully remove the solution with a wet vac or autoscrubber.
然后，应用干净的水冲洗地板，并在涂抹新的饰面之前干燥。
在修补时，大多数制造商建议应有3-5层的饰面，以降低对瓷砖的潜在损坏的风险。
Final Thoughts
至关重要的是要拥有一个完整的地板护理程序，以便您的VCT地板可以尽可能长。维护良好的VCT地板可以持续到二十年。
Keeping up with a good cleaning and maintenance schedule can help ensure you get the best return possible on your floor investment. It will also help keep building occupants satisfied with your facility’s appearance.
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