Specifications for Naughty & Nice - Non-Caustic Floor Stripper for Removing Water Based Sealers
Must....eat....sealer!
Naughty & Nice is XO2's non-caustic floor stripper for removing water-based floor sealers and polishes quickly and easily. It leaves the floor clean and ready for the next coating.
Why You'll Love It
- Fast action - begins to liquefy coating immediately on contact.
- Less labour - strip floors faster and more effectively, with no heavy scrubbing. That means lower labour costs and better results.
- Low odour - a more pleasant job for your team and building occupants.
- Self-neutralising - no neutralising step needed.
- Ultra-low foam - protects vac motors from foam.
- Safer formula - non-caustic, ammonia-free, Non-DG and low VOC.
Free-From and Environment
- Low toxicity.
- Non-caustic.
- Ammonia-free.
- Non-DG (Dangerous Goods).
- Low VOC formula.
- Zero carcinogens.
- Non-flammable.
Best For...
- Stripping water-based floor sealers and polishes
- Removing old, worn and discoloured finishes
- Preparing floors for a new coating
- Floor care teams who want lower labour costs
Industries:
- Professional Floor Care
- Facility Maintenance
- Commercial Buildings
Where You Can Use It
Areas:
Indoor and outdoor surfaces coated with water-based floor coatings.
Surfaces:
Vinyl, timber, vinyl asbestos, rubber, no-wax lino, lino tile, concrete, sandstone, terrazzo, marble, limestone, slate, travertine, quarry tiles, terracotta, granite and bluestone. NOT suitable for asphalt tiles. Use with caution on sealed timber floors, especially when the timber base seal is unknown, as it may affect some base seals in a way that needs sanding to fix. Always test in an inconspicuous area first.
Is Naughty & Nice Right For Me?
Choose Naughty & Nice if you want:
- Fast removal of water-based floor sealers
- A non-caustic, ammonia-free stripper
- Low odour while stripping
- No neutralising or heavy scrubbing
- Lower labour costs on strip and reseal jobs
Choose another XO2 product if:
What Makes It Different?
- Non-Caustic, Ammonia-Free and Non-DG - safer than other conventional floor strippers.
- Low VOC and Low Odour - safer for the environment and easier to live with on site.
- Self-Neutralising - no neutralising step or heavy scrubbing.
- Ultra-Low Foam - low foaming ensures extraction equipment isn't damaged by foam entering the vac motors.
- Fast Action - starts to liquefy coating immediately on contact.
- Australian Made and Owned Since 1968 - a family business that answers the phone.
How Far Does It Go?
5L drum at 9:1 (light applications) = Makes 50L ready to use
5L drum at 4:1 (standard applications) = Makes 25L ready to use
Specifications
Format: Concentrate
Fragrance: Low odour (characteristic)
Foam level: Low
Shelf Life: Refer to SDS (typical XO2 range: 2 years)
Dangerous Goods Class: Non-DG (Not Dangerous Goods)
Floor stripping (for water-based floor sealers)
- Your safety comes first. Wear personal protection equipment.
- Prepare equipment. Half-fill mop buckets with water and add the floor stripper concentrate to one of the two buckets. Move equipment to the work area.
- Prepare the area. Select an area of 20 to 30m² and section it off. Remove furniture and protect the area. Set up safety signs, barricades and/or safety tape. Remove gum and foreign matter from the floor surface with a scraper if necessary.
- Dust mop or vacuum the floor to remove dirt, dust and debris.
- Dilute at 4:1 (4 parts water and 1 part Naughty & Nice). That's approximately 80% water and 20% Naughty & Nice
(800ml of Naughty & Nice
in ½ a bucket/4 litres of water or 200ml per litre). Add water to your bucket, then add
Naughty & Nice. For light applications, dilute at 9:1 (9 parts water and 1 part Naughty & Nice). For heavy to extra heavy-duty applications, dilute at 2:1 (2 parts water and 1 part Naughty & Nice) or 1:1 (50:50 or 1 part water and 1 part Naughty & Nice).
- Always test the floor stripper first in an inconspicuous area before using it.
- Apply stripping solution. Generously spread the solution over the area with a mop. Allow the solution to work on the floor for at least 5 to 10 minutes. Do not allow the stripper to dry.
- Machine scrub. Place the heavy-duty black floor stripping pad under a slow-speed rotary floor scrubbing machine. Use overlapping strokes.
- Pick up dirty solution. Use a wet pickup vacuum to remove the stripper solution from the floor. Do not allow the dirty solution to dry on the floor.
- Neutralise, rinse and dry the floor. Rinse twice to be sure. Use a clean mop and clean water with Bobby Dazzler (80:1). Cover the area liberally by slop mopping. Leave for 5 minutes. Pick up the solution with a wet pickup vacuum. Wipe all skirting boards before they dry.
- Final rinse mop. Damp mop the floor with clean water for the final rinse and to ensure that all stripper solution has been removed.
- Repeat the process if necessary.
- Dry buff. Place a white floor pad under your scrubbing or burnishing machine then dry buff the floor.
Handy tips
- Always test first in an inconspicuous area before using any stripping solution. Play it safe, especially when you use a product for the first time. Better to be safe than sorry. Some surfaces can be sensitive to moisture and particular chemical types.
- Take care! The stripping process can make the floor very slippery. Wear appropriate footwear and wipe your feet before walking on other floor areas. Work in a controlled area to avoid walking on the wet area.
- Do not attempt to strip the entire floor in one hit. Strip approximately 20 to 30m² at a time. Also, be sure not to get any stripping solution on painted surfaces, stainless steel or carpets. Always protect the area you are working in.
- Use the Heavy Duty Black or High-Performance Stripping doodlebug pad to detail strip along the edges, on stairs and in the corners of the room.
- It is recommended to use new mops each time. All other equipment should be washed or wiped down and stored in the proper location. Using items and tools that are disposable for the stripping process is preferred as they eliminate the chance of contamination.
What does Naughty & Nice remove?
Water-based floor coatings, sealers and polishes. It liquefies and suspends the old sealer in a liquid emulsion that is easily removed by an auto scrubber, wet vac or mop and bucket.
Will Naughty & Nice strip solvent-based sealers?
No. Naughty & Nice is for water-based floor coatings. For solvent-based sealers, see Hitman, XO2's heavy-duty solvent-based floor stripper.
Do I need to neutralise the floor afterwards?
No heavy scrubbing or neutralising is required, because it's self-neutralising. The method still includes a two-stage rinse with Bobby Dazzler (80:1) and a final damp mop with clean water to make sure all stripper solution is gone.
What dilution should I use?
Start at 4:1 (800ml in half a bucket of water). Use 9:1 for light applications and 2:1 or 1:1 for heavy to extra heavy-duty applications.
Is it safe on timber floors?
Use caution. Naughty & Nice must only ever be used with caution on sealed timber floors, especially when the timber base seal is unknown. It may affect some timber base seals in a way that would require sanding to fix the floor. Always test first in an inconspicuous area.
Can I use it on asphalt tiles?
No. Naughty & Nice is not suitable for use on asphalt tiles.
How much floor should I strip at once?
About 20 to 30m² at a time. Don't attempt to strip the entire floor in one hit, and don't let the stripper dry on the floor.
Still not sure which XO2 product is right for your site? Give us a call on 1300 123 499. No hard sell, just help.
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