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17th December 2013, 03:24 PM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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Hosing down shop floor
Hi guys
Have just cleaned out my shop, which is a 2 and a half car garage.
It is very hot here in Perth and my floor is still dusty so was wondering what your thoughts are on hosing the floor down.
It would probably dry rather quickly.
Do you think it would cause and rust at all?
Cheers
Arry
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17th December 2013, 04:01 PM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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hmmm that is a great idea Alex, never thought of that, will give it a go.
Thanks heaps
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17th December 2013, 05:16 PM #4
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17th December 2013, 06:22 PM #5
I used to vacuum, but there is only just so much that a vacuum can handle.
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17th December 2013, 09:56 PM #6
I guess if the water is only on the floor and not splashed about all over the metal things then no real harm will be done. Long spells of high humidity will cause more rust than washing the floor. Regardless of floor washing some rust prevention is required in any case to protect tools and metal surfaces.
Regards
John
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18th December 2013, 10:37 AM #7
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18th December 2013, 11:37 AM #8
I'm in the bush so I put a dust mask on, open all the doors & use the leaf blower.
Cliff.
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18th December 2013, 11:49 PM #9China
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The traditional method is to spread hanfulls of wet/damp shavings on the floor and sweep picks up all the dust
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19th December 2013, 08:31 AM #10Intermediate Member
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I hose mine down on occasion without apparent problems. I take the nozzle off so it doesn't splash up; just a gentle stream from the hose close to the ground in a sweeping motion. I only use this method in summer after sudden downpours have washed some of my driveway through the shed.
Bruce
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19th December 2013, 02:50 PM #11Jim
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