Accelerate II
Low-fume, low-hazard floor stripper for VCT and sealed concrete
Accelerate II
Accelerate II is Damon's low-fume, low-hazard floor stripper. A solvent-modified alkaline concentrate built to lift old finish coats off VCT and sealed concrete with a fraction of the odor and operator-fatigue of traditional strippers — making it the go-to choice for schools, hospitals, and any facility that needs to strip floors during occupied hours.
Designed for daytime stripping. The lower-fume formulation lets staff work without evacuating adjacent areas, while still delivering the cut-through performance you expect from a professional stripper.
What makes Accelerate II different
- Low fume. Strip during occupied hours without forcing classroom or ward evacuations.
- Low hazard. Reduced PPE requirements compared to traditional caustic strippers — safer for new staff and for floor crews working extended shifts.
- Aggressive cut. Lifts heavy finish buildup off VCT and sealed concrete without ammoniated additives.
- Made in Ohio. Manufactured at Damon's Alliance, OH plant since 1938.
What Accelerate II isn’t for
Not a disinfectant or sanitizer. Not for use on marble, soft stone, or unfinished wood (will etch / discolor). Always rinse thoroughly with potable water before applying a new finish — stripper residue interferes with finish bonding.
Packaging
Available in 1-gallon bottles, cases of four 1-gallon bottles, 5-gallon pails, and 55-gallon drums. All Damon packaging is recyclable.
What it isn't
Not a disinfectant or sanitizer. Not for use on marble, soft stone, or unfinished wood. Always rinse thoroughly before applying a new finish.
Surface compatibility
Tested at label concentration on common facility surfaces. For uncommon substrates, request a compatibility test from your Damon rep.
Surface compatibility
Application directions
Step-by-step instructions. Read all steps and any caution-flagged steps in full before starting.
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Dilute per finish thickness
For most floors, dilute 1:4 (32 oz Accelerate II per gallon of cool water). For heavy buildup, use stronger dilution up to 1:2. Cool water reduces evaporation and extends working time.
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Apply liberally
Apply with mop or autoscrubber (recovery off). Wet the floor heavily and keep edges flooded — dry edges are where finish stripping fails.
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Dwell 5–10 minutes
Let the solution work for 5–10 minutes. Do not let the floor dry — reapply if needed. The longer dwell time at lower agitation reduces fume and operator effort.
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Agitate
Use an autoscrubber with appropriate stripping pads, or a side-by-side swing machine with brown/black strip pads. Heavy buildup may need a second pass.
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5
Pick up the slurry
Wet-vac, autoscrubber recovery, or mop up the dissolved finish slurry. Don't let it dry on the floor — redrying creates a film that's hard to remove.
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Neutralize and rinse
Rinse with clean potable water at least twice. Stripper residue WILL interfere with new finish bonding — a thorough rinse is critical. Let the floor dry completely before applying the new finish coat.
Documentation
Audit‑ready PDFs. Use these for Joint Commission / CMS / OSHA compliance.
OSHA HazCom · DMN0310
