Actichem Power Strip – Super Strength Floor Coatings Stripper

Actichem Powerstrip – Floor Stripper for Tough Coatings
Actichem Powerstrip is a next-generation floor coatings stripper engineered to deliver powerful and rapid removal of stubborn sealers, polish build-ups and burnished finish layers from resilient flooring surfaces.

 Its advanced formulation begins to liquefy old coatings instantly on contact, drastically reducing labour time and effort while preparing floors for recoating or restoration.

Ideal for commercial and industrial maintenance, Powerstrip is effective on natural stone, terracotta, terrazzo, concrete and masonry. Its low-odour and low-foam chemistry make it suitable for use with rotary scrubbers and autoscrubbers, delivering professional results with minimal discomfort and easy rinsing.

Key Features

• Designed for rapid removal of tough solvent sealers, polish build-ups and burnish layers from resilient surfaces.
• Advanced stripping action begins breaking down coatings immediately upon contact.
• Works on natural stone, concrete, terracotta and terrazzo surfaces.
• Low-odour and low-foam formula improves user comfort and reduces machine foaming issues.
• Fresh mild citrus fragrance enhances the application experience.
• Free-rinsing chemistry makes slurry and residues easy to remove after stripping.

Benefits

• Powerful stripping reduces labour time and effort compared with conventional strippers.
• Suitable for both light and heavy build-up coatings.
• Works effectively with rotary floor machines and autoscrubbers.
• Prepares floors thoroughly for recoating, sealing or polishing.
• Low odour and low foam enhance operator comfort and machine performance.

Technical Highlights

• Brand: Actichem
• Product Name: Powerstrip
• Product Type: Floor coatings stripper & remover
• Pack Size: 5 L
• Colour: Orange/Tan liquid
• pH: Approx. 12 (alkaline)
• Fragrance: Mild citrus
• Dilution Range: 1:10 for light build-ups; 1:4 for heavy build-ups/UHS polished coatings
• Suitable Surfaces: Natural stone, concrete, terracotta, terrazzo and masonry
• Not Suitable For: Wood, vinyl, linoleum, plastic flooring surfaces

Usage Directions

1. Pre-Test: Always test in a small, inconspicuous area to confirm substrate compatibility.
2. Dilution:
   • Light build-ups: dilute approx. 1:10 (100 mL per litre of water).
   • Heavy build-ups / UHS burnished finishes: dilute approx. 1:4 (250 mL per litre of water).
3. Application: Sweep floor to remove loose soil. Apply diluted solution liberally with a cotton mop ensuring thorough wetting.
4. Dwell Time: Allow at least 5 minutes dwell, ensuring the solution remains wet.
5. Agitate: Scrub with a low-speed rotary scrubber or autoscrubber fitted with a black, brown or high-productivity pad.
6. Removal: Vacuum up slurry, then rinse thoroughly with clean water until all residues are removed.
7. Drying: Allow the floor to dry completely before recoating or sealing.

Ideal Applications

• Heavy builders’ cleansing projects and renovations
• Removal of stubborn solvent sealers and semi-permanent coatings
• Preparation of terracotta, terrazzo or concrete for new coatings
• Surface restoration and maintenance programs
• Commercial, industrial and high-traffic facility cleaning