Cleaning Rubber "Mondo" Floor

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Has anyone had any experience cleaning "Mondo" rubber flooring ? The kind that they use in a gym or inside running track.
They also seemed to have some brown staining that they cant remove with the recommended cleaner and rinse.

Thanks in advance
 

RickL

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I researched cleaning a Mondo Gym Floor one time and here are the recommendations from the Manf for a restorative cleaning. Go to their website if you need more info.

Restorative Wash (Deep Cleaning Once Every 2-3 Years)
• Always post wet floor signs, caution tape or barricade an area before
performing wet maintenance.
• Always refer to the Manufacturer’s material safety data sheets (MSDS) for
proper personal protective equipment before working with chemicals.
• For this exercise you will need: a vacuum or broom/dust mop, a wet mop
and bucket, an autoscrubber (300 rpm MAX equipped with a green or
blue pad) and Linostrip (stripper) by Taski or other recommended cleaner
(see section 4).
• Begin by thoroughly vacuuming or sweeping the surface of the Advance.
• Depending on how much build-up you have, mix 1 part Linostrip to 6 parts
cool water (light to medium build-up) or 1 part Linostrip to 4 parts cool
water (heavy build-up). Apply solution onto flooring with mop.
NOTE: It is recommended to test your selected dilution rate on a
small area of the flooring surface in order to measure its efficiency.
If it is not producing desired results, then slightly adjust your mixing
ratio according to your needs.
• Following Manufacturer’s instructions, allow solution to stand for 7-10
minutes (do not let surface dry out before scrubbing). Rubber has a
tendency to be “grabby” and assuring a wet surface will allow the
scrubber to thoroughly and easily move across to clean the surface.
Scrub surface in multiple directions and vacuum soiled water.
• Rinse the surface thoroughly with clean fresh water. Repeat rinsing as
required to remove all residues.
NOTE: Insufficient rinsing of the flooring surface after it has been
washed can lead to the accumulation of soap residue. This can leave
white streaks/marks on the surface of your floor and negatively affect the
aesthetics of your flooring.
• Allow the flooring to thoroughly dry before using the surface.
PRECAUTIONARY MAINTENANCE AND NOTES
NOTE: Always wait 72 hours after the installation before performing the initial
maintenance of the surface.
NOTE: DO NOT use a brown or black scrubbing pad on Mondo flooring or it
will damage the material and void the warranty
NOTE: DO NOT use steel wool or abrasive brushes, acetone, gasoline or
turpentine to clean your Mondo flooring.
A. Cleaning Products
4. SUGGESTED CLEANERS
Mondo has worked with and recommends the following cleaners that are safe to use
on your surface: Profi (by Taski), GP Forward, J-Works Low Foaming Neutral
Cleaner 525 or Heavy Duty Cleaner 555, J-Shop Low Foam and Stride Citrus
Neutral Cleaner that are all manufactured by JohnsonDiversey.
When a disinfectant is required, we recommend using Virex II 256 by
JohnsonDiversey.
For a deep cleaning or stripping of the flooring, you can use Linostrip by Taski,
Linosafe or Rubber Safe Stripper by JohnsonDiversey
 
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I occasionally clean a large gym floor as described above with an auto-scrubber with green 3M pads. The regular crew cleans it every third day.
 
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I cleaned one with Powermax, a 175 and green pads. Rinsed with a glided wand. Came out great, including severe scuff marks. Cobb's Powermax rocks on just about everything.
 

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