CHARACTERISTICS AND BENEFITS

•  Extremely effective on dirt of different types
•  A versatile solution, suitable for use on different types of material
•  Excellent cleaning power
•  Guaranteed deep-down cleaning
•  Gentle on surfaces and will not alter their appearance
•  Quick and easy application

This product can be used on both indoor and outdoor surfaces.

Suitable for use on: Marble-quartz agglomerate, Slate, Sandstone, Basaltina – Lava stone,
Molten basalt, Concrete, Glazed ceramics, Clinker, Cotto, Granite, Lapped porcelain stoneware,
Polished porcelain stoneware, Natural porcelain stoneware, Textured porcelain stoneware,
Reconstituted stone (Eco stone), Porphyry, Quarzite, Terracotta, Tuff

Not suitable for use on polished lime-based materials (marble, travertine, limestone, marblecement agglomerate, marble-resin agglomerate)

10-15 m2/l according to dilution and the type of material

Cloth, mop, single disc machine, hard floor cleaner

Preparing and cleaning the surface

1. Before proceeding to wash the surface with Deterfug, it is advisable to clean away any
surface residues, such as dust, debris and coarse dirt, using a broom or a vacuum cleaner,

We recommend treating small areas of the surface at a time. The size of the area to be treated individually should be decided according to the absorption level of the material.
When applying to highly absorbent surfaces, such as cotto or terracotta, for example, it is
necessary to work on an area of no more than about 4-5 sq. m, to ensure that the wax remover does not penetrate the surface completely, which would prevent it from carrying out its function. When applying to low-absorption surfaces, such as stoneware or ceramic tiles, the treated area may be larger, according to the requirements and the capability of the operator.

Application

2. The product can be used undiluted or it can be diluted in clean water, according to the type of dirt that needs to be removed:

–  When used to remove surface films, especially if long standing or stubborn, Deterfug should not be diluted.

– If used for extraordinary cleaning to remove large amounts of stubborn dirt, the product
needs to be diluted to 30% in water (1 part product to 2 parts water).

 – If used as a simple cleaner to periodically clean a floor, the product needs to be diluted to 10% (1 part product to 9 parts water).

3. Apply the product to the surface, covering the whole area being cleaned and distributing it evenly and vigorously with a single-disc machine or large brush.

4. Leave the product to work for about 10-15 minutes, helping its dissolving action on the
material by passing over with a single-disc machine or large brush at more or less regular time intervals, according to the difficulty in removing the residues that need to be dissolved. This will boost the dissolving action of the product and give you better results.

When applied to particularly absorbent surfaces, while working with the product, it may be
necessary to pour some more onto the surface, to compensate for the product absorbed by the material. For the best possible results, it is important for the surface to be completely covered by a fine layer of product throughout the treatment.

This operation can be carried out using a more or less abrasive disc or brush, to be selected
according to the type of material and the type of dirt or treatment being removed. White pad: for less dirty or more compact surfaces, such as glazed ceramics, for example.
Green or light blue pad for rough, unpolished surfaces such as cotto, terracotta, etc.

5. After the above amount of time, remove the cleaning residues by pouring a sufficient amount of clean water onto the surface to form an emulsion with the solution on the floor; distribute this evenly with the single-disc machine or brush, and then remove any excess. This operation is best performed with a liquid vacuum cleaner, although alternatively, the excess liquid can be absorbed with cloths or absorbent paper towels.

6. After removing the residues, rinse the surface thoroughly using clean water. If the results are not completely satisfying, repeat the operation, following the steps above.

Opening to floor traffic

After rinsing the surface with water, the floor can be opened for use as soon as it is dry. When applying the treatment again, it is necessary to wait for the surface to be completely dry, all the way through. The amount of time for this will vary according to the type and absorption level of the material.