[Histonet] Paraffin on floors

[Terri Braud]

Paraffin buildup on floors.  Histology's worst.  Problem solution:
1. Everyday, sweep and scrape personal work areas - microtomes and embedding
2. Put paraffin catching mats at key traffic areas - Change every 2 weeks
3. Have Environmental Services/Housekeeping strip and re-wax the worst traffic paths every 2 weeks
The stripping of the wax is key.  Please don't use xylene because it will ruin the floor. 

Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP)
HNL Laboratories for 
Holy Redeemer Hospital
1648 Huntingdon Pike
Meadowbrook, PA 19046
Ph: 215-938-3689
Fax: 215-938-2021
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   2. Wax in hallways (Naira Margaryan)
   
Message: 2
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 13:08:59 -0500
From: Naira Margaryan <nmargaryan88 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Histonet] Wax in hallways
Hello,
We have noticed lots of wax dots on the hallway with linoleum floors.
Sticky mats are not helping. Even when we leave our lab coat in the lab, there is still some residue under our shoes.
What do you use in your lab?
How you remove wax from the shiny linoleum surface?
Any suggestions are appreciated,
Naira


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