BARRICADE WET MOP WASHING INSTRUCTIONS

1. WASHING:

WATER TIME

OPERATION LEVEL TEMPERATURE MINUTES GUIDELINES

1. Flush H 140 F 2

2. Flush H 140 F 2

3. Break/Suds L 140 F 10 8 oz. (Non-Solvent)

Detergent for each

100 lbs. (pH 8.5 –

11.5 maximum)

4. Rinse/Extract H 140 F 3

5. Rinse/Extract H 80 F 2

6. Rinse H 80 F 2

7. Rinse H 80 F 2 Active alkalinity

not greater than

50 ppm higher than

tap water.

2. CENTRIFUGAL EXTRACTION: Bring to full speed for 1 to 2 minutes & release

3. HYDRAULIC EXTRACTION: 250 PSI pressure for 3 minutes & release

4. DRYING: Tumble at 120-140 F.

5. HANDLING/PROCESSING: 1. The final rinse water should be titrated to determine the amount of active alkali.

If higher than 50 ppm over tap, an additional rinse is required.

2. To insure the total removal of excess alkali, souring may be desired. This should be done

according to the recommendation of the supplier of the souring chemical.

3. All of the processing temperatures are very critical. High washing and drying temperature

can severely damage the fibers.

4. Bleach is not recommended, however if used,

should not exceed the equivalent of 1 quart of 1% concentrate per 100 lbs of mops at

10.0-10.5 pH.

5. During first use or first laundering, some indicator color may be visible in the solution.
This color is not a dye, however pre-rinsing before use may be desired.