Marvel at TEC® Microbials: Cleaners and Removers Revolutionizing Surface Restoration
Our groundbreaking TEC® Microbial Cleaners and Removers are redefining how to restore hard and soft surfaces to pristine condition. Powered by proprietary TEC Microblast Technology™, these advanced microbial formulations are crafted to target specific cleaning challenges. Our ready-to-use (RTU) water-based cleaners tackle floors, carpets and other surfaces, leaving them clean, residue-free, and more resistant to re-soiling. Our RTU water-based removers prepare subfloors to be clean, residue-free, and ready for flooring installation without concrete shot blasting or grinding.
These remarkable microbial products are not only effective at resolving the toughest surface contaminants but also are safe for both humans and the environment, and save time and money. Read on for some real-world success stories that showcase why TEC Microbials are creating such a buzz.
Case Study: Restaurant Walk-in Cooler Tile Flooring
TEC technical service was brought in to restore the quarry tile floor of the walk-in cooler in a popular fast food restaurant. The cooler’s floor had become thick with greasy residue, food stains and black sticky spots. Despite use of traditional harsh, corrosive cleaning products, the floor retained dirt and contaminants, which increases the risk of employee slip-and-falls.
TEC® Microbial Daily Floor Cleaner tackled this challenge head-on, working its magic in just 30 minutes. After one application per label directions, the decades-old floor looked brand new, and the cooler smelled refreshingly clean. Since Microbial Daily Cleaner is free from hazardous ingredients and fumes, and is highly effective even at the cooler’s brisk 36ºF, there was no risk to the stored food, environment or person applying it. Used regularly, Microbial Daily Cleaner prevents residue build-up and helps minimize slip-and-fall risks for employees. Incredibly, the tile’s stained grout was restored from black back to its original gray.
Case Study: Health Club Tennis Court Renovation
For the renovation of a large health club’s 1970’s-era tennis courts, the flooring contractor encountered a major hurdle when it was discovered the courts were built over an asphalt parking lot. The court’s sub-flooring was directly adhered to the asphalt, and traditional cleaning methods were unable to remove the stuck-on layer. After assessing the situation, TEC technical service found that the oils from the asphalt had leached into the substrate, causing the difficulties.
Fast acting TEC® Microbial Wax and Cutback Adhesive Remover provided exactly the right properties, breaking down the petroleum-based contaminants so they could be rinsed away from the sub-floor. Our TEC® Microbial Acrylic Adhesive Remover effectively attacked stuck-on water-based adhesive contaminants.
Both microbial products remediated the substrate’s surface with non-caustic, environmentally friendly formulations – unlike traditional harsh removers that leave behind harmful residues that inhibit new bonding. After drying overnight, the surface was ready for the new floor installation. With no shot blasting or grinding necessary, TEC Microbials enabled the contractor to save between 50-70% in labor costs.
Case Study: Sports Floors in Two Midwestern High Schools
Two midwestern high schools’ gymnasium floors were transformed with TEC Microbial Cleaners. Both school floors faced contaminant issues, rendering the spaces unsafe. One school had a slippery rubber floor, while the other’s vinyl floor suffered from a bumpy, slippery “orange peel” texture. Despite numerous attempts with conventional cleaners, nothing had worked to clean the surfaces.
At the first school, TEC® Microbial Rubber Floor Deep Cleaner restored the slippery rubber floor to safety. TEC Tech Support guided school custodians to apply cool water as a first step, since so much detergent residue had accumulated on the floor. Then they were directed to agitate the microbial cleaner three times during the cleaning process.
Without harmful chemicals or fumes, the TEC Microbial effectively cleaned and deodorized the school’s floor, by breaking down the contaminants, waxes and previous detergent residuals to be washed away. After drying, the rubber floor was fully restored, saving the school from the costly replacement of the flooring.
For the second school’s vinyl gym floor, TEC® Microbial Sports Floor Cleaner was the hero, safely eliminating the contaminants responsible for potential slip-and-fall injuries. After just a single application of the pH neutral TEC Microbial Sports Floor Cleaner, the gym floor was restored to pristine condition and safe for use the same day. Another advantage of Microbial Sports Floor Cleaner is its effectiveness in safely removing dirt, stains and odors from athletic mats and vinyl sports equipment surfaces, without leaving chemical residues.
Case Study: Assisted Living Facility Carpet
In a large assisted living facility, the carpet in the common area and entryway had stains that traditional rug shampoos could not remove. Our CRI-approved TEC® Microbial Carpet Cleaner was applied in the common area, eliminating long-embedded stains and odors. Unlike typical carpet detergents that leave behind residues that attract more dirt, fast-acting TEC Microbial Carpet Cleaner leaves the carpet residue-free. It’s available in a bucket or a spray bottle for spot treatments. Additionally, the carpet at the entrance was marred with the stains of asphalt residues tracked in from the parking lot. TEC® Microbial Asphalt Walk-Off Spot Cleaner remedied these egregious stains by removing the asphalt residuals, restoring the entrance to its original clean state. Today, TEC Microbial Asphalt Walk-Off Spot Cleaner and our TEC® Microbial Spot Cleaner for carpet and fabrics are staples on the facility custodian’s cart, ready to tackle future stains.
TEC Microbials: The Future of Cleaning Surfaces
TEC Microbials are transforming the way we approach cleaning a surface. These cutting-edge solutions break down contaminants for safe, easy removal with cool water, leaving no harmful residues behind. Whether preparing a subfloor for new flooring or restoring a high-traffic surface, TEC Microbials are efficient, effective, safe and cost-effective. With trailblazing TEC Microblast Technology and proven results, TEC Microbial Cleaners and Removers are setting the new standard for cleaning surfaces.
