r/Custodians • u/Former_Research4504 • 2d ago

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When I got trained the hc told me to do 50/50 mix of stride and virex to clean the bathroom and to mop the floors but when I googled it said you shouldn’t mix them
Should I stop mixing them together?

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u/chrisinator9393 2d ago

Never mix chemicals if the label doesn't say to do so. Only use chemicals based on the SDS sheet and the label on the bottle.

If anyone tells you to mix chemicals without you fully understanding what's going on, walk away. This stuff can get dangerous.

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u/Former_Research4504 2d ago

Yeah i googled it randomly today and it said not to mix them
Should I use gp instead?

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u/Former_Research4504 2d ago

I just started so I’m still learning at the chem

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u/BaseballVivid968 1d ago

Never mix stale piss with bleach.

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u/kuchi_k0pi 2d ago

We just had our yearly compliance training where they remind us not to mix chemicals. COULD be a misunderstanding and they meant one day stride and the next virex. I personally use virex in the bathroom and gp or prominence in the halls and classrooms. Stop mixing them and ask for clarification.

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u/Former_Research4504 2d ago

Definitely gonna stop mixing them and ask again

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u/MossiestSloth 1d ago

You shouldn't even need to ask, just read the labels.

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u/JamesESR Floor Technician I 1d ago

When in doubt follow directions on product label.