Product Application

How difficult is it to apply the Grip Guard treatment?

We have taken great care to make the application of Grip Guard products not only safe, but also as simple as possible. Before treating an area you will need to ensure all your equipment is clean, on hand and in good working order.

Treating Small Areas

When treating a bathtub or shower, all that is needed is a deck brush or scrubber and a spray bottle. We recommend using a hard bristled brush since a sponge will only absorb (and waste) your product.

It is not necessary to treat the entire area in a tub or shower stall. The sides of the bathtub and the walls of a shower do not require application. Only the area that is underfoot needs to be treated (bottom of the bathtub, floor shower). However, we suggest treating the lip of the bathtub to avoid accidental slippage with a wet foot when stepping into and out of the bath.

Clean the area to be treated. Rinse. Following the directions in the Manual for Grip Guard GG#2, apply the product with the sprayer. Agitate using the brush/scrubber every few minutes. The harder you scrub, the better the effect. Let the product remain wet on the surface for seven to ten minutes. (Some areas treat much faster.) During this time, remember to keep the surface wet. This is done by spraying more product onto the area. The agitation allows the product to penetrate deeply into the pores, thus assuring full effectiveness of the treatment. Continually test the increased friction by hand (wearing nitrile rubber glove). Rinse thoroughly with clean water and let dry. Remember to always clean the brush/scrubber, mop and bucket with clean water after each application.

Treating Large Areas

By carefully following the directions in this Manual, you should have no problems. The size of the area will determine the equipment you need. Be certain to clean greasy/dirty areas first with Grip Guard GG#1 before applying GG#2 and GG#3.

Safety

Although the Grip Guard solutions are corrosive, with proper handling Grip Guard poses no undue hazard. During use it is recommended that skin and eyes are protected by wearing a long sleeved shirt, cap, rubber gloves, respirator and goggles (See Section 15). Handling instructions are included on each bottle. As with any chemical, keep out of the reach of children.

Always test a small area of the surface that is not noticeable before treating the entire surface.

It is important to maintain agitation for the time recommended so that the concentrate is able to penetrate the pores completely. The surface must remain wet throughout this time period.

Do not let the Grip Activator (GG#2) dry on the floor.

This is extremely important. When the solution is left to dry, the water is removed from the mixture creating a stronger mix ratio.

To avoid drying , spray or pour on more product to achieve this. When the allotted time is up, neutralize with GG#3. You may be amazed at the amount of dirt and soil that has accumulated and is lifted to the surface after treatment with GG#2 and GG#3.

Remove the residue by rinsing off the floor thoroughly with clean water.