3M Diamond Pad + Stone Protector Plus Demo at Castle Peak Hospital: A Safer, Smarter Way to Maintain Stone Floors
At Castle Peak Hospital, ensuring a safe and clean environment is not just about aesthetics — it’s about protecting patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining high hygiene standards. Recently, the hospital undertook a demonstration of an innovative stone floor maintenance solution using 3M Diamond Pads and 3M Stone Protector Plus, replacing traditional stone polishing powders and slurries.
Here’s what we learned from this successful demo — and why hospitals and other healthcare facilities should consider switching to this modern, professional-grade method.
🚩 The Challenge: Traditional Stone Polishing Methods
For decades, stone floors in hospitals have been maintained with powdered stone polishing compounds or slurry-based polishing agents. While these methods can restore shine to marble, terrazzo, and other natural stone surfaces, they come with significant drawbacks:
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Dust hazard: Powdered polishing agents create fine dust during use, which can circulate in the air, settle into the HVAC system, and pose respiratory risks to both cleaning staff and the public.
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Difficult to handle: Slurry-based agents are messy and require experienced technicians to achieve acceptable results, making it a labor-intensive and skill-dependent process.
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Environmental concerns: Excessive chemical use, waste water contamination, and the cleanup of residues add to the environmental footprint of these traditional methods.
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Safety risks: After treatment, floors are often slippery, increasing the risk of falls — a serious concern in healthcare settings.
🌟 The Solution: 3M Diamond Pad + Stone Protector Plus
The demonstration at Castle Peak Hospital introduced a safer, cleaner, and more efficient alternative: 3M Diamond Pads combined with 3M Stone Protector Plus.
This innovative system is designed to work with the hospital’s existing floor scrubber machines, requiring nothing more than water during the process — no harsh chemicals or powders needed.
Here’s why it impressed everyone involved:
✅ Simplicity & Ease of Use
Unlike traditional methods that demand skill and patience, the 3M system is straightforward. Any trained janitorial staff can operate it with minimal additional training. Just attach the 3M Diamond Pad to the scrubber, add water, and start polishing.
✅ Dust-Free Operation
Because no powder is used, the process produces no airborne dust, reducing risks to the operator and keeping the environment clean.
✅ Superior Anti-Slip Performance
Even when the floor remains wet during and after polishing, the treated surface shows excellent anti-slip characteristics — a crucial benefit in a busy hospital setting.
✅ Environmentally Friendly
The system significantly reduces chemical use and wastewater contamination, aligning with the hospital’s commitment to sustainability.
✅ Cost-Effective Maintenance
By using durable, high-performance 3M products, the hospital can lower total maintenance costs while extending the life and beauty of its stone floors.
🔬 How It Works
The process consists of two simple steps:
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Polish with 3M Diamond Pads:
These pads, embedded with microscopic diamonds, mechanically polish the stone floor to a high gloss while removing scratches and minor wear. Only water is needed — no chemicals. -
Protect with 3M Stone Protector Plus:
After polishing, apply Stone Protector Plus to create a protective layer on the surface. This helps resist stains and further enhances the anti-slip performance, keeping floors safer and looking better for longer.
🌍 Why Hospitals Should Switch
Hospitals face unique challenges: high foot traffic, strict hygiene standards, and the need to minimize disruption during maintenance. The 3M stone care system addresses all these concerns:
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Safer for people: No dust, fewer chemicals, and improved slip resistance reduce hazards for staff, patients, and visitors.
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Better for the environment: Less chemical runoff and no airborne particulates contribute to a healthier planet.
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More efficient: Faster, simpler, and more consistent results free up cleaning staff for other critical tasks.
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Cost savings: Reduced product consumption, less downtime, and longer-lasting results all add up to lower maintenance costs.
🏆 3M Science — Improving Lives
The success of the Castle Peak Hospital demo highlights how 3M’s science-driven innovations can improve our daily environments. With 3M Diamond Pads and Stone Protector Plus, facilities can now maintain beautiful, safe, and sustainable stone floors — all while lowering operational costs and minimizing environmental impact.
At CleanLife, we are proud to partner with 3M to bring these world-class solutions to our customers in healthcare, hospitality, and beyond.
If you want to learn more about this system or arrange a demo at your facility, don’t hesitate to contact us. Together, we can create cleaner, safer, and more sustainable spaces for everyone.
Products:
3M Scotch-Brite Surface Preparation Pad Plus
3M Scotch-Brite Purple Diamond Pad Plus
3M Scotch-Brite Fine Diamond Pad
3M Scotchgard Stone Floor Protector Plus 1 Gal
3M 3400 Ultra High Speed Burnish Tan Pad
For professional-grade cleaning and protection of your facilities — trust 3M and CleanLife.