What is EcoForce™ Picker?

EcoForce™ Picker is a professional decision-support tool that helps match:

• surface
• maintenance procedure
• EcoForce™ pad

based on technical compatibility, not assumptions.

Why does the Picker sometimes show no pad and an alert message?

Because "no pad"+"the right information" is always better than proposing a wrong pad.

If a procedure is:

• Forbidden → it exists, but must not be performed on that surface
• N/A (Not Applicable) → it does not conceptually apply to that surface

in both cases, EcoForce™ Picker intentionally shows no pad.

What is the difference between Forbidden and N/A?

Forbidden

The procedure exists, but would cause damage or errors on that surface.

N/A (Not Applicable)

The procedure does not belong to the technical domain of that surface.

Both are protective choices.

What does Caution mean?

Caution means the procedure is possible, but conditional.

It usually depends on:

• surface condition
• presence of a protective film
• chemical compatibility
• operator expertise

EcoForce™ Picker does not automate risky decisions.

Why is surface condition so important?

Because many procedures (buffing, burnishing, spray cleaning, stripping) are film-based.

If no protective film is present:

• the procedure may be incorrect
• the pad cannot compensate for that

The Picker distinguishes between:

• with film
• without film

when this difference is critical.

Why are hard floors treated differently from vinyl?

Because:

• Vinyl always has a factory wear layer or finish
• Hard Floor (generic) may or may not have a protective film

This affects:

• spray cleaning
• buffing
• burnishing
• stripping
• coating

Why is polishing procedure often marked as N/A?

Because polishing is a material-based procedure, suitable for:

• natural stone
• mineral surfaces

It does not apply to resilient floors, where appearance is managed through films, not material abrasion.

Why is burnishing procedure often forbidden?

Because burnishing is a high-speed, film-based procedure.

It becomes forbidden when:

• no film is present
• the surface is material-based (concrete, stone)
• the material is heat-sensitive (rubber, resin, linoleum)

Why does EcoForce™ Picker not recommend wool pads by default?

Because modern maintenance requires:

• controlled application
• uniform films
• minimal mechanical stress

Microfiber offers better control and consistency.

Wool is kept only for:

• legacy systems
• specialist applications
• non-standard use cases

Why is coating often marked as Caution?

Because coating:

• is not always necessary
• must be compatible with the existing surface
• can cause damage if applied automatically

EcoForce™ Picker treats coating as:

• conditional, not default
• always requiring verification

Why is coating forbidden on untreated natural stone?

Because untreated stone is:

• porous
• heterogeneous
• not compatible with film-forming coatings

The correct approach is impregnation or sealing, not coating.

Is EcoForce™ Picker a training tool?

It is not a substitute for professional training, but it has a strong educational role.

Every result reflects:

• correct technical logic
• real-world professional constraints
• best practices in surface protection

Can EcoForce™ Picker replace professional judgment?

No.

It is designed to:

• support decisions
• prevent common errors
• standardize best practices

The final responsibility always remains with the professional operator.

In one sentence: what is EcoForce™ Picker?

EcoForce™ Picker helps professionals make the right choice — and avoid the wrong one.