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Finding the Right Buffing and Diamond Polishing Pads for Your Company

Clean floors are paramount for your company, not just because they look nice, but for the safety of those who walk in your building. Save time and energy by using buffing and polishing pads. Here are some useful tips to consider the next time you go looking for them.

Purpose 
It is essential to select the right type of floor pads for buffering, because there are different types intended for varied functions.

Polishing and floor buffing pads are soft because they are used on delicate surfaces that easily scratch and dent. Buying more abrasive pads could result in severe damage to your floors.

However, if you need to clean hard surfaces, diamond polishing pads are your best bet. They are tailored to clean surfaces like concrete, natural stone, and terrazzo. You won’t need to use any chemicals when using these pads, and they are designed to hold up for a long time. They also come in a wide variety of sizes.

gorillaconcreteDiamond by Gorilla is a system of floor pads that cleans and polishes concrete, terrazzo and natural stone floors mechanically without the use of chemicals. ETC’s Diamond by Gorilla system consists of floor pads impregnated with billions of microscopic diamonds that will transform any dull, worn floor into a clean, shining floor. The diamonds come in different sizes, creating different levels of
aggressiveness ideal for cleaning and polishing. This system can be used on surfaces such as concrete, terrazzo, marble, ceramic and other natural stones as well as VCT when using the 1500 and up polishing pads. To learn more about this innovative product, or to locate a local distributor, contact us today!

Size 

Size is another factor to consider when buying these pads for your company. How much space needs to be cleaned? Larger buildings require larger pads so that you don’t spend excessive time cleaning. If you are just cleaning smaller, concise areas, smaller pads will suffice.

Thickness 

In regards to longevity, you’ll want to strongly consider the thickness of your pads. How long do you want them to last?

Thinner pads have their advantages because of their flexible nature. This unique design affords you more leniency in terms of the pressure you apply to them.

Buffering and cleaning floors may seem like a tedious, time-consuming process, and it can be. However, when you find the right buffing and polishing pads, you’ll be able to expand your cleaning possibilities in a time-efficient manner.