Green Earth® Floor Stripper 5 Gal Bag in Box
Green Earth® Floor Stripper – 5 Gal. Bag in Box is a professional non-butyl, non-ammoniated floor stripper by Betco, specially formulated to remove Green Earth® Floor Finish and other conventional floor finishes. Its low-foaming, rinse-free formulation provides effective finish removal without relying on butyl or ammonia.
The 5-gallon Bag-in-Box configuration is Item #541B5-00, making it an economical choice for commercial and institutional facilities with high-volume floor-care requirements.
Key Features
- Non-butyl floor stripper
- Non-ammoniated formulation
- Designed for Green Earth® and conventional floor finishes
- Low-foaming formula
- Rinse-free formulation
- No added fragrance or dyes
- Water-white appearance
- Green Seal® certified for performance, limited VOCs, and reduced toxicity
- Concentrated 1:5 formulation
- Convenient 5-gallon Bag-in-Box packaging
Recommended Applications
- VCT and resilient flooring
- Commercial buildings
- Schools and universities
- Healthcare facilities
- Retail stores
- Offices
- Institutional facilities
- High-traffic floor-care programs
- Floors finished with Green Earth® Floor Finish
- Floors with conventional water-based finishes
Benefits
- Effectively removes accumulated floor finish
- Avoids the use of butyl and ammonia
- Low-foaming chemistry simplifies solution recovery
- Rinse-free formulation can reduce labor and water requirements
- No added fragrance or dyes
- Concentrated formula provides economical use
- Bag-in-Box packaging is convenient for high-volume floor-care operations
- Helps prepare floors for application of a new finish
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Floor Stripper |
| Brand | Betco |
| Product Name | Green Earth® Floor Stripper |
| Item Number | 541B5-00 |
| Package | 5 Gal. Bag in Box |
| Formula | Non-Butyl / Non-Ammoniated |
| Concentration | 1:5 |
| Color | Water White |
| Fragrance | Mild |
| Added Fragrance/Dyes | None |
| pH, Concentrate | 10.5 |
| pH, Diluted | 10.0 |
| Foaming | Low |
| Residue on Evaporation | None |
| Primary Function | Floor Finish Removal |
| Certification | Green Seal® |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
These specifications and the 541B5-00 packaging are confirmed by Betco's current product information.
Dilution & Directions
For stripping Green Earth® Floor Finish and conventional floor finishes, dilute at:
25.6 oz. per gallon of cold water (1:5 / approximately 200 mL/L).
Application Process
- Sweep or dust mop the floor to remove loose dirt and debris.
- Apply the diluted solution liberally with a mop.
- Allow approximately 4–5 minutes of contact time while keeping the floor wet.
- Agitate using a low-speed rotary machine or automatic scrubber with an appropriate stripping pad or brush.
- Pick up the solution using a wet vacuum or automatic scrubber.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Allow the floor to dry completely before applying new finish.
Safety & Handling
Improper dilution or use can affect cleaning performance, increase waste, or potentially damage surfaces. Betco recommends appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves and goggles, during handling and application. Always follow the current product label and SDS.
Why Choose Green Earth® Floor Stripper?
Green Earth® Floor Stripper – 5 Gal. Bag in Box provides powerful finish-removal performance while avoiding butyl and ammonia. Its low-foaming, rinse-free formulation and concentrated 1:5 dilution make it a practical solution for professional floor-care programs.
The 5-gallon Bag-in-Box format is particularly suitable for schools, healthcare facilities, offices, retail locations, commercial buildings, and professional janitorial operations requiring economical, environmentally preferred floor stripping.
