How to use a home floor buffer
To give your room a stylish and yet a very practical and easy to maintain finish the easiest options is to use a home floor buffer.
The most important factor, to give you the very best result, is in the preparation.
Firstly ensure there are no loose nails and that all secured nails are flat against the surface.
You then need to clean and strip the entire area using a chemical stripper which is easily obtained from many stores.
This will make sure that all traces of dirt, and any previous applications of wax, are removed which will ensure you have an even and clean finish once the whole job has been completed.
To do this insert a stripping pad to the machine. You must make sure it is placed exactly as directed in the instructions and centered under the rotating mechanism. Next, raise the wheels and ensure that they are locked in position which will then allow the pads to make contact with the floor.
Home floor buffers are designed to do the work for you so you can let the buffer take most of the strain from the job. You will also quickly learn how to control direction of the buffer with simple wrist movements.
Gently tilting the machine in either a right or a left direction will make it glide easily and gently along the pathway you want.
Once you have completed the stripping phase you must allow the floor to dry out and also remove any loose dirt. A quick sweep of the floor is all that is needed.
Meanwhile you can remove the stripping pads and add the polisher pads. Generally it is a good idea to choose the same starting point you did for the stripping and gently guide the buffer in sweeps from side to side, eventually covering the whole area.
You may need to occasionally change the polishing pads to gain maximum effect.
Once you have completed the whole floor area the home floor buffer is easy to store. You simply coil the extension cords and secure them to the handle. Remove the old pad and dispose of it carefully, before storing in a cupboard or garage.
