Floor Buffer Machine

Despite your taking all the measures like cleaning, weeping and waxing to keep them shining, hardwood floors are sure to lose their shine over r a period of time. Nevertheless, the appearance of a few nicks and cuts here or there on the floor doesn’t call for a replacement o the whole floor. That will be a very expensive and time-consuming option.

You have an alternative that is inexpensive and not so massy, and that’s buffing your floor. That’s one of the modern techniques for refinishing that revives the looks of any old hardwood floor. Proper execution surely delivers a shiny new look to your old floor. And, what it delivers’ll surprise you!

Buffing is not the best solution under certain circumstances. If the floor is badly damaged the buffer can’t be expected to bring true original shine and looks. But, buffing takes good care of petty flaws like small gaps, minor scratches, and gouges and slight wearing off of boards.

Buffing hardwood floors is a potentially good way of getting partially refinished floors. Moreover, every time you get an almost new finish. Buffing is helpful in removing the old existing finish quickly, thus enabling the floor to accept the new finish effectively.

-Tools

For buffing of your hardwood floor you need a machine known as a buffer. You really don’t have to buy this equipment because you are not going to use it all that often, may be once a year would suffice. Financially, it’s not a very viable proposition to invest in a machine so infrequently to be used. It’s good to rent it for a couple of days from a rental company.

The buffers have a screen. For hardwood floors a screen of around 100 grits is recommendable. While using the buffer care should be taken to sweep the whole area evenly.

- Proper Steps

1. After sanding the floor must be vacuumed. Ensure that the floor is free of all dust particles before buffing it.

2. Go for a trial run of the buffer in the middle of the floor before going with full steam. Be aware that a buffer takes a little time to get used to, more so when you are buffing your hardwood floor for the first time.

3. For best results, use a screen of 100 – 120 grit.

4. Hardwood flooring with a wax finish, should be stripped of wax coating before buffing it.

5. Remove wax, buff it and then apply wax for a great looking floor.

The Hoover H3060 comes with some exclusive features that other machines may be lacking. A feature that comes to mind is the provision of interchangeable spin brush that helps you reach not so convenient areas and does a quick job of that. Then, it has a cuddy wherein you may keep the required cleaning agent and tools needed for the operation of the machine. There is no need to assemble the machine, just add water and solution for getting started. Inclusion of all these features adds to its cost and that explains its higher price. You may have to spend $169 to $180, largely depending on from where you buy this machine.

Though it is better priced than other machines, it is worth the price for convenience of operation it offers. Take for instance the changing of brush and grout. It’s so convenient that even a child can do it. Another convenient feature is the design and capacity of its cuddy. It can hold extra tools and additional cleaner, so that there is no interruption of work even if you were in the middle of cleaning action and the cleaner in use is finished. The other additions include a telescopic wand, swivel nozzles, a special brush for upholstery and two cleaners, one for the grout and the other for hardwood or sealed floors.

A very convenient feature enables you to switch off the brush roller with your foot, without having to bend. The telescopic wand has an eight feet long attachment that makes it easy to conveniently approach any crack or crevice for proper cleaning. A machine already loaded with cleaners and water just needs to be switched on to go ahead with an easy cleaning operation. Further, the handle of the machine can conveniently be folded after cleaning, and that facilitates convenient storage.

This equipment can safely be used for cleaning of different kinds of floors and that covers: ceramic, marble, wooden or vinyl. Apart from all these features, if you opt to go for certain accessories and attachments, even cleaning of grout on the tiles of shower can easily be accomplished.

Now, like any other machine, it has some limitations also. The limited length of eight feet for the cord may fall short at times and you’ll need to shift the machine for cleaning bigger areas. Another constraint is the capacity of the tank designed to hold only a quarter gallon of water. That may prove sufficient for very small kitchens, but you should be prepared to refill at least once during its operation. And, everybody shirks carrying this job of replacing dirty water from a tank.

Despite these minor limitations and a slightly higher price that the competitors, wet/dry vacuum and floor buffer from Hoover is worth the price. The extra attachments that come with it make cleaning very convenient and time saving experience.