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CHARACTERISTICS AND BENEFITS

•  Excellent wax-stripping power
•  A versatile solution, suitable for use on different types of material
•  Gentle on surfaces and will not alter their appearance
•  Efficiently removes existing waxes or treatments
•  Ideal for deep cleaning of trafficable areas
•  Also suitable for synthetic floor coverings.
•  Removes surface stains caused by oil or grease
•  Low odour solution
•  Effective on plant efflorescence, algae, mould, and oxidation
•  Can be used with solvent-based wax removers and for “double wax stripping”

This product can be used on both indoor and outdoor surfaces.
Suitable for use on: Marble-cement agglomerate, Marble-resin agglomerate, Marble-quartz
agglomerate, Slate, Sandstone, Basaltina – Lava stone, Molten basalt, Cementina, Concrete,
Craquelé ceramics, Glazed ceramics, Clinker, Cotto, Granite, Lapped porcelain stoneware,
Polished porcelain stoneware, Natural porcelain stoneware, Textured porcelain stoneware,
Limestone, Marble, Reconstituted stone (Eco stone), Porphyry, Quarzite, Terracotta, Travertine,
Tuff

10-15 m2/l

Cloth, mop, single-disc machine

Preparing and cleaning the surface

1. Before proceeding to wash the surface with Cottosolv, 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, 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 lowabsorption surfaces, such as polished natural stone, for example, or stoneware or ceramic tiles,
the treated area may be larger, according to the requirements and the capability of the
operator.

Application

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

– If used as a final stage in the double wax stripping process, or when dissolving
particularly stubborn resin, wax or polymers, then the product should be diluted to 50%.
When used on absorbent materials, such as cotto or concrete, the product can be used
undiluted.

– If used for a strong degreasing action to remove large amounts of stubborn residues, or
for worksite cleaning on acid-sensitive materials, the product needs to be diluted to 20-
30% in water (1 part product to 2-4 parts water).

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

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

3. Leave the product to work for about 10-15 minutes, helping its dissolving action 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 polished, delicate surfaces like marble, limestone and glazed materials, etc.
Green or light blue pad for rough, unpolished surfaces such as cotto, terracotta, concrete, etc.

4. After the above amount of time, remove the cleaning residues. Pour 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.

5. 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.

APPLICATION STEPS FOR DOUBLE WAX STRIPPING DEC 21 + COTTOSOLV

Preparing and cleaning the surface

1. Before proceeding to wash the surface with Dec 21, 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 polished natural stone, for example, or stoneware or ceramic
tiles, the treated area may be larger, according to the requirements and the capability of the
operator.

Application

DEC 21 is used undiluted

2. Apply the undiluted DEC 21 to the surface, covering the whole area being cleaned and
distributing it evenly and vigorously with a single-disc machine or large brush.

3. Leave the DEC 21 to work for about 10-15 minutes, helping its dissolving action 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. Green discs
are normally used for wax stripping operations.

4. After the above time, proceed to apply the COTTOSOLV, which needs to be used undiluted on
absorbent materials such as concrete or cotto, while on non-absorbent materials such as
porcelain stoneware and ceramics, it is needs to be diluted to 50% in water.

5. Apply the COTTOSOLV to the surface – undiluted or diluted according to the instructions
above – covering the whole area already covered with DEC21 and distributing it evenly and
vigorously with a single-disc machine or large brush.

6. Leave the COTTOSOLV to work for about 10-15 minutes, helping its dissolving action 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. Green discs are normally used for wax stripping
operations.

7. After the above amount of time, remove the cleaning residues. Pour 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.

8. 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.