Floor Pads Explained

[@MrFehmin]

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[@IceFireEarth-qd3ih]

More videos like this please! It was really helpful! 😃

[@ImperialDade]

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[@DJPenguino51]

One pad I don't see are the "dark blend" hog hair pads (3M 3700 or Americo Porko Extreme) or as I call them "super hogs". Those you have to be careful with but will produce very good results. One thing I like to do if I have time to do it is burnish with the "dark blend" hog hair with a 1500 rpm burnisher. Then I follow with a sky blue (3M 3050) pad. Talk about shine!!

[@audaxartsmartiaux4027]

Hi which is best to clean a gymnasium floor, basketball type, but it's not real wood. The floor is dirty with pieces of gum stuck to it.

[@terryo4352]

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[@anima6035]

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[@paigeburton8995]

Do y'all have videos on how to operate a propane floor buffer? They gave me one and said goodluck pretty much I've never used it

[@SJJanitorialLLC]

What color burnishing pad would you recommend for Zep wet-look floor polish?

[@ImperialDade]

According to the ZEP website, for optimal results with their Wet-Look Floor Polish, it is recommended to dry burnish 2 to 3 times per week using an ultra high-speed burnisher paired with a beige burnishing pad. This routine helps maintain the polish's high-gloss shine and keeps the floor looking its best by smoothing out scratches and enhancing durability. Regular burnishing with the right pad ensures your floor remains glossy and well-protected against wear.

[@jasondixon1662]

Is it better to use a Sky blue burnishing pad or a white polish pad?

[@ImperialDade]

Hello! Thanks for watching. Great question. The choice between a Sky blue burnishing pad and a white polish pad depends on the specific floor care needs and the desired outcome: Sky Blue Burnishing Pad: This pad is typically used for high-speed burnishing, which is a process that enhances the shine of the floor by smoothing out surface imperfections. It's ideal for achieving a high-gloss finish on resilient floors like VCT (vinyl composition tile). If your goal is to restore or maintain a shiny, polished appearance on a high-traffic floor, the Sky blue pad would be the better choice. White Polish Pad: The white pad is a softer, non-abrasive pad used for light polishing or buffing. It’s excellent for applying a final polish to already clean and shiny floors or for delicate surfaces that require minimal abrasion. If you’re looking to give the floor a gentle polish to enhance an existing shine without aggressive burnishing, the white pad would be more appropriate. In summary, use the Sky blue pad for high-gloss, high-speed burnishing and the white pad for light polishing and finishing touches.

[@studiomacfilms]

I have an aircraft hangar with a grey color painted epoxy floor. We are using a Tennant T300 walk behind polisher (20" pad). We get tire tracks, oil drips and a bit of grease build up in spots around the hangar as we pull airplanes in and out. We also drive cars in the hangar as well. To date we have been using a light blue / pale blue pad which I assume it what you are categorizing as a burnishing pad. My local janitorial supply shop sold me a darker blue pad and tried to convince me it would be "close" to the light blue pad. Based on your video that is not true! I am curious what pad types and colours you think would be the best for our floor type?

[@ImperialDade]

Hi! Thanks for watching our content! We hope you found it useful. The T300 scrubber paired with the correct chemical, pretreatment, and right floor pad will surely get you the desired results. You are correct. The very soft, light blue pad is a burnishing pad that will not clean well on a floor scrubber. Without seeing the floor finish, we would speculate that a red floor pad would be fine on your epoxy floor. This is the lesser aggressive of the scrubbing floor pads. A darker blue scrubbing pad is more aggressive than a red cleaning pad. If you are going to use the blue scrubbing pad, be sure to test it in an inconspicuous area. This is an aggressive scrubbing pad and can dull the epoxy finish. To remove the grease residues on your floor, an all-purpose light degreaser should work well on 95% of the floor. The other 5% is the extra greasy spots. Tackle those spots with a heavy-duty degreaser. Make sure to rinse the floor after using a heavy-duty degreaser to avoid damaging the floor. For more information on selecting the best floor pad, check out our article: www.imperialdade.com/blog/best-floor-pad-for-buffer-or-burnisher You would be interested in the pads for the flor buffer which can also be used on floor scrubbers in most cases. We also offer a FREE downloadable guide to help you decipher the differences between the pads: www.imperialdade.com/guides/floor-pad-selection-guide If you still have questions, feel free to reach out to one of our specialists here: www.imperialdade.com/help-center/general-inquiries They can perform a free virtual or on-site evaluation to make sure you are using the most effective tools and processes for your cleaning needs.

[@promiscuouscrab4040]

Would the black pad remove poorly adhering sealant? Very smooth concrete slab and the sealant is visually good, but flakes off by fingernail scratches

[@ImperialDade]

Hi there! Thanks for following our channel. We hope you find our content useful. A black pad may work well but it is so stiff that it could potentially miss any low spots. A green floor pad would be the best for this application.

[@IWORSHIP-qf9zh]

Can the red pad be used on Marble? Which would best for giving it a good clean of contaminents. Oils

[@ImperialDade]

Hi - Thank you for watching our content. I'm going to answer your question in 2 parts. 1st YES - Red pad is good for Marble. 2nd - Depending on the type of oil that got spilled on the floor - you should concentrate efforts on a good quality cleaner. Food fats/oils are generally very hard to get out of marble, and petroleum being slightly easier. We recommend using some sort of oxygen based cleaner where the bubbles can help lift out the oil. Clean By Peroxy by Spartan Chemical is a great one to start with. Hope this helps your situation - keep us posted. shop.ebpsupply.com/mStorefront/search.do;jsessionid=B339758C33213D9B4CD6F146CF5C8B59?keyword=clean+by+peroxy&emailAddress=&searchType=keyword

[@alicek7420]

The pads look huge. My new Oreck Orbiter uses 12” diameter pads. I ordered one from Amazon, and it’s way bigger than 12”, but it was sold as a 12”. ?

[@ImperialDade]

Hello! Thanks for watching. We are sorry to hear you are having trouble with your floor pads. The pads you received might be larger than 12 inches, even though they were labeled as such. For your Oreck Orbiter, 12-inch pads are indeed the correct size. If the pads are too large, you can trim them down to the correct size using a sharp pair of scissors. This should help ensure they fit properly and work effectively with your machine. For additional help, reach out to one of our equipment specialists here: www.imperialdade.com/help-center/general-inquiries?pathname=/

[@keystastanciel6641]

What pads get rid of scratches on a school floor. The floor is non wood but I can't tell what kind of floor tile it is. I used a pink one but not on a floor machine because the scratch on the floor isn't in a real long area. It isn't a black mark scratch because I used to get that off with a green pad. I want to remove the spot completely so it can't be seen. I used a pink but it didn't work.

[@ImperialDade]

Keysta - thank you for watching our content and reaching out to us. Typically, the pink pad, on a burnisher, usually works great in removing scratches from waxed surfaces. Does the floor have wax on it or is it a non-wax rubber type floor?

[@keystastanciel6641]

@@ImperialDade it was a non waxed floor I just used different small pads because it wasn't a big spot last I used a black mini scrub pad. The spot gone more now it happened when I was taking a table out the room one day and it scratched this gray floor in a school I work at.

[@algerae1984]

The aqua pad is my go to... I absolutely hate the pink pad... The light blue pad is good on freshly waxed floors until u van use something a bit more stronger

[@johnhouli3450]

Dan thank you, the soft white pad could I use it on a side by side to stain hardwood floor since it’s extremely soft almost like a towel. I’m unable to find a carpet pad as all the guys say they by. Ty Houli

[@ImperialDade]

Hi there! Thanks for watching our videos. You should be using the 3M carpet bonnet pad.

[@hannahbaidoodedzi3734]

This guy sounds a movie star....good job

[@jeremymedina9970]

Seriously! I’ve been here listening to alll his videos

[@mossyra]

Can you do a video on how to clean the polishing pads?

[@ImperialDade]

Hi! We put this video together for you on how to wash floor pads: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2mmZJiXptOMj9k Let us know if this helps!

[@pgnandt]

I have an apoxy floor for an airplane hanger. My floor cleaner is 180RPM. Would I use green for cleaning and then red for dry buff? Being an epoxy floor does that mean I do not have to wax? The floor is black in color by the way.

[@ImperialDade]

Hi @pgnandt, thanks for contacting us! For an epoxy floor, a green pad would be too aggressive and could scratch the floor, causing it to dull. A red pad should be used for general cleaning, while a white pad should be used for dry buffing. You should not wax an epoxy floor. For more help, reach out to one of our floor care specialists here: www.imperialdade.com/registration

[@pgnandt]

@@ImperialDade Appreciate the info. Thanks so much. Floor was being done with green pad and water only.

[@MrPierref4]

I have marble polishing powder for polishing terazzo flooring. Which pad should i use for applying the paste, and which pad for final buffing?

[@ImperialDade]

Hi and thank you for watching our content. I have asked our expert and here is the answer he provided: "There is not one pat answer on which pad to use (it does depend on the powder manufacturer), but generally I have used the more aggressive natural fiber pads for the powder/slurry application and then buffed out to a shine with a white pad, all with a low speed swing machine." I hope this helps!

[@MrPierref4]

@@ImperialDade Yes, thank you for shedding light on the matter. I do not own a swing machine, but have an electrical polisher. Do you sell your .pads? Do they have a velcro-style fjtting? And could I trim them foe use on my machine?

[@robg7379]

@@ImperialDade Good vid bro what pad would be good to buff mexican tile?

[@leefraihat7562]

Hello sir. I have few questions please 1- can I use the Eraser Pad on Low speed 175 rpm machine is the same machine we strip ? 2- which pad do you think is good to clean an Asbestos floor or scrubbing an asbestos floor since that type of floor can’t be stripped 3- which pad do you prefer to keep the floor shining to keep it maintained while is been waxed. 4- can 175rpm rotary machine buff a VCT Floor 5- what’s the link to place an order when I need to Thank you!

[@ImperialDade]

Hello Lee - thank you for enjoying our content. Here are the answers to your questions from our expert: Q: Can I use the Eraser Pad on Low speed 175 rpm machine is the same machine we strip ? A: No, The eraser pad is for Burnishers only. Q: Which pad do you think is good to clean an Asbestos floor or scrubbing an asbestos floor since that type of floor can’t be stripped? A: First be sure that the floor has several coats of wax and wash daily with red pad. To remove finish (be sure the floor has several coats of finish on it)you can use a SPP (surface prep pad) to wet sand the top coats off then reapply several coats of finish. Q: Which pad do you prefer to keep the floor shining to keep it maintained while is been waxed. A: It is best to use a burnisher. There are several burnishing pads that work best on different finishes. A great all around pad is the 3M Aqua pad. You should use mop on (or through your scrubber) restorer once per week before burnishing. If burnishing daily use the restorer twice per week before burnishing. Q: Can 175rpm rotary machine buff a VCT Floor. A: You can with spray buff with a 175 rpm machine but this is very old school. With today’s finishes you should use a Burnisher with a floor maintainer (see above) for way faster and way better shine. Q: What’s the link to place an order when I need to A: Visit shop.ebpsupply.com/ Thank you again!

[@leefraihat7562]

EBP Supply Solutions I really appreciate your prompt response. And for all information you have provided, I’ll place an order soon. Thank you!

[@kiplingtturner]

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[@sergiogarcia7171]

Thoughts on a square scrubber to polish floors with a white pad

[@ImperialDade]

Hi! thanks for watching our videos. A white pad on an orbital automatic scrubber can give you some shine; however, 3M makes a Clean&Shine one-sided pad that will clean the floor and give you a good shine as well. Check it out: www.imperialdade.com/catalog/product-detail/3m-scotch-brite-clean-shine-polyester-fiber-14-in-cleaning-pad-polishing-pad-5?id=82423

[@pg13543]

What pad is best for linoleum flooring ? Low speed scrubbing

[@ImperialDade]

Hello! Thanks for watching. We recommend using a white or red floor pad on linoleum flooring. These pads are less aggressive and should not damage the flooring. Darker colored pads, like blue or black, are more aggressive and can scratch the linoleum. To learn more about floor pads, check out our article: www.imperialdade.com/blog/best-floor-pad-for-buffer-or-burnisher We also have a FREE floor pad selection guide: www.imperialdade.com/guides/floor-pad-selection-guide

[@fensterputzernuernberg]

Thanks Dan .. great Video ..

[@garan8342]

How do you wash the pads that go on the propane buffer? Can I power wash the pad with soap? The pad is used to shine varnished floors. Thank you.

[@ImperialDade]

Hi! We put this video together for you on how to wash floor pads: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2mmZJiXptOMj9k Let us know if this helps!

[@Scrappy_ill_fold_ya_Doo]

I always assumed the white pad for the burnisher machines are used in restrooms on tiles with grooves in them.

[@javierrendon9967]

Anyone know if I can use any of these pads on quarry tile??

[@ImperialDade]

Hello! Thanks for watching. We hope you found our content valuable! You can use either a red or blue floor pad to clean quarry tile.

[@larryisaac8988]

After using black pad for stripping, can i use burnisher after stripping?

[@ImperialDade]

Hi There! Thanks for watching. Good question! Once the floor is rinsed and dried after the stripping process, you can choose to run a burnisher to smooth out the floor. At Imperial Dade, we do not recommend this because the burnisher can fill in the tiny voids, keeping the finish from properly bonding to the floor. Also, remember to never burnish between coats of finish as it will prevent the finish from curing properly. Only burnish the floors after a minimum of 24 hours from when the finish was applied.

[@erikaparra6124]

Good afternoon what pad use to remove scratches in vinyl tiles o amtrom tiles

[@erikaparra6124]

Waxed tiles

[@droop561]

How does splintering on a pad look like for burnishers?

[@ImperialDade]

Hi! Thanks for watching. Good question! Do you mean black shards that can develop on the pad as you burnish the floor? This occurs if the pad is too aggressive for the finish. It can also occur if you spray buff and accidentally burn the finish.

[@Zunzhine7]

Hi Quick question Which pad do you recommend for terrazo floors? Thanks!

[@ImperialDade]

Thank you for for reaching out and enjoying our content. We recommend using a RED Pad on Terrazzo floors for everyday cleaning.

[@dannyq2262]

For terrazo you have to use diamond pads 3" whit heavy machine for Restoration

[@MrGaZZaDaG]

what would be the best way to burnish concrete flooring?

[@ImperialDade]

Hello! Thanks for watching. We hope you found this content helpful! ITeh best way to burnish a concrete floor is with a diamond pad that is designed to keep a polished concrete floor shiny

[@TheMatski1955]

What would be good to burnish on the Fix by spartan

[@ImperialDade]

Hi Bill - The Fixx is a great finish, how often do you burnish?

[@christophersolis9144]

People don’t spray buff anymore?? Since when?

[@ImperialDade]

Hi there! Thanks for watching our videos. There are a few reasons why spray buffing is not as popular as it used to be. First and foremost, the main reason why spray buffing is not the procedure of choice is that it is very time-consuming. To spray buff, you must first you spray on the restorer. Next, you will spread the restorer around and buff it dry. Then, you can proceed to polish the floor to create that shiny appearance. Aside from being very time-consimuming, spray buffing with a burnisher can lead to floor pad and machine damage if done incorrectly. The best way to acheive the desired shine is to use a restorer through your automatic scrubber or mop on as the cleaner that day. Simply dispense or mop on the product and let it dry. After it is dry, burnish the floor. This allows for you and your staff to cover a lot more area and achieve a superior shine. You use the restorer once for every 3 times you burnish.

[@roberttrevino9783]

Where can I find this pads

[@ImperialDade]

Hi Robert, if you are in our area (East Coast, Maine to Virginia) you can reach out to EBP by filling out the form on the following page: www.ebpsupply.com/video-protips One of our specialists will be happy to evaluate your needs and get the right pad in your hands. Best EBP Supply Solutions

[@Mainbusfail]

would be great if you removed the music track. I do not have ADD

[@ericksanchezHN]

Good explanation!

[@Recluseontheloose]

Well done. Thanks sir

[@ImperialDade]

Thank you for watching our content, and providing feedback - we appreciate it!

[@susandoyle2822]

Love your videos!!

[@mickeywinstead8223]

can i buy your pads

[@ImperialDade]

Hi Mickey, if you are in our area (East Coast, Maine to Virginia) you can reach out to EBP by filling out the form on the following page: www.ebpsupply.com/video-protips One of our specialists will be happy to evaluate your needs and get the right pad in your hands.

[@FloridaStateDeputy]

Thanks

[@robinmartin4766]

I liked the floor pad 👍👍✌✌

[@ImperialDade]

Thank you - we are glad you enjoyed the video!

[@antoniodalessio8027]

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[@larenandrews6942]

Hello, Red and Blue pads are my Favorite to use, Never have liked or even understood the White pads as I see them as useless

[@mikehowell9053]

What material are these made out of?

[@ImperialDade]

Hi Mike, Thank you for watching our content. Each pad is made of different grades of synthetic materials.

[@MrYega-zq7rz]

can you use the red pad to scrub carpet?

[@ImperialDade]

Hello! Thanks for watching our videos! Imperial Dade never recommends the use of a red pad on carpet. The deep color will bleed into the carpet, causing streaks and stains. Additionally, red pads are very aggressive and can lead to permanent carpet damage.

[@mickeywinstead8223]

im in st louis

[@ImperialDade]

Hey Mickey, Unfortunately we do not service your area, however we have a sister company through our network that is in your area. Check them out in the link below, the would be more than happy to assist you. Tell them EBP Sent You! products.bradyindustries.com/products/CLEANING%20SUPPLIES/FLOOR%20PADS.aspx

[@dianadelone2529]

@@ImperialDade Hi, what about the Baton Rouge area?

[@jharback]

How about some actual information. Tan pad works well on some floors? What floors! How about some actual details.

[@ImperialDade]

Sorry you did not find this video as valuable as possible. Unfortunately different pads react differently to floor finishes, and often testing them out is one of the best ways to find out if the shine achieved is what you are looking for. To say definitively a certain pad works best on a certain floor could not be possible. We suggest getting samples of a few pads you may be interested in to see how they react best with your substrate and finish.

[@martinrivera311]

Need kid folor

[@erikaparra6124]

Waxed tiles

[@minpat1393]

Poorly explained

[@jeremymedina9970]

How ? 🤔

[@antoniodalessio8027]

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