SPECIAL REPORT: PARKING LOT CLEANING DORMIE ROBERTS, ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Parking Lot Cleaning Tools to Improve
EFFICIENCY
A closer look into blowers and how they can improve productivity & performance
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ne of the most important steps before sealcoating, striping or any preventative pavement maintenance is cleaning the asphalt. Clearing the edges, cracks, removing oil
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stains and removing loose debris with a mechanical sweeping machine or blower will help sealcoat adhere properly to the pavement. Investing the time and effort to thoroughly clean the pavement will set any maintenance job up for success. For large parking lots, it is unproductive to use a broom to clean the entire surface. Instead, contractors should invest in blowers, either walk behind or ride on, to improve crew performance and complete more jobs efficiently.
MATCH THE MACHINE TO THE JOB Parking lots are designed in all shapes and sizes. Contractors should have a strong understanding of the type of lot they work on to determine the right blower and site preparation equipment. “It is really determined by the job,” said Carmelo Grenier, senior account manager for Billy Goat. “If it's a big area, then a stand-on blower is the
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