Removing Melted Plastic on Warehouse Floor

[High Pressure]

Have to bid on removing melted plastic drippings on the floor of a plastics manufacturer.

I was thinking of using hot water to melt it down, but realized it will probably get very gooey and messy to wash away.

Should I use any chemicals or just hot water?

Any tips would be appreciated.

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[This message has been edited by High Pressure (edited October 07, 2000).]

 

[AranServices]

That's tough one to call.
You need to determine if your unit will even get hot enough. Most poly-plastics melt at a hotter temp than a pressure washer will reach.

If I were in your situation, I would try to clean up a small area first.
This will keep you from getting in a tight spot with a company that may have other work for you in the future.
Test it first
see if it can be cleaned up with hot water. Here's a thought - MOST chemical containers are plastic.
ANOTHER THING . . .
See where the water will drain.
See where the plastic remnants are going to end up.
I don't think that the EPA is going to be real thrilled with it in the sewer system (especially on the island!).
It could even be a scrape & rinse situation.
Being in NY - make sure there aren't any prevailing wage issues with any unions,too.

Good Luck!


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[David Saulque]

I agree with the last post. If it were me, if the product on the floor is in a dry state I would consider soda or sand. Both soda and sand can be used dry and the product can be vacuumed up and disposed of in a dumpster and not in a active drain system.

David

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[ALL-BRITE]

If you had to chose soda or sand I have heard that soda is a little better because when mixed with water it will dissolve and you will not have the mess as you would with sand. At our plant we use a hot melt glue which is 350deg F. They clean it off the floor with a scraper and wd40 . Just a thought. Tim

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Tim Highfield
ALL-BRITE POWERWASHING

 

[David Saulque]

Soda will not dissolve with water,it mixes. When the water dries then you will find a residue of soda. The soda must be removed or gassed of with a citric acid product or vinegar. The dry soda system uses water to reduce dust, and the cleaning action is somewhat better.

David

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