Selection And Maintenance Of Floor Grinding Pads

Selection Guide
Select floor pads based on color: White and pink pads are used for floor polishing and crystallization tasks, suitable for high-speed machines (1000–3000 RPM) and various flooring materials. Red pads are used for daily cleaning and scrubbing; they can also be used for polishing and crystallization treatments. These are suitable for low-speed machines (150–600 RPM)-such as floor scrubbers and single-disc machines-and are compatible with all floor types. Green or blue pads are coarser than red pads and are designed for deep cleaning to remove surface coatings, scratches, and stains; they are suitable for use with low-speed machines, though their use for the daily cleaning of resilient flooring (such as PVC, VCT, or LVT) is not recommended. Black or brown pads are the coarsest and most aggressive options, designed specifically for wax stripping and heavy-duty deep cleaning to remove old wax layers, stubborn stains, and coating residues; they are suitable for use with low-speed oscillating machines but should *not* be used for daily cleaning. For diamond cleaning pads, grit size (mesh count) is the key selection criterion: ≤200 grit is suitable for heavy-duty wax stripping and removal tasks; 400 grit is suitable for deep cleaning; 800 grit is suitable for floor scrubbing and maintenance; 1500 grit is suitable for polishing and daily cleaning; and ≥3000 grit is suitable for daily cleaning, polishing, and high-speed burnishing. When making a selection, consider choosing products that have obtained environmental certifications-such as Green Seal-as their design helps enhance performance and durability, extends product lifespan, and reduces solid waste generation.