--- title: Floor Marking Cleaning | Floor Marking Tape | DuraLabel description: Learn how to prep and clean your floors for DuraLabel Pathfinder floor marking tape to increase workplace safety and visual communication. image: https://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Cleaning-Instructions-Fire-Exit-Application_DuraLabel-Floor-Marking_Screen-Grab-Square_5_30_24_5_1_1-1.png --- [Skip to content](http://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/videos/how-to-floor-marking-cleaning-and-prep-instructions#main-content) - [Home](https://www.duralabel.com/) - > - [Resources](http://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/resources) - > - [Videos](http://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/videos) - > - How-To: Floor Marking Cleaning and Prep Instructions Nitin # How-To: Floor Marking Cleaning and Prep Instructions **Updated on:** January 31, 2025 **Published on:** May 31, 2024 ##### Transcription   In this video, we'll walk you through the steps of prepping and cleaning your floor for DuraLabel PathFinder Floor Marking tape in order to mark a fire exit. Follow these steps to ensure your fire exits are easily identifiable and compliant with safety regulations.   **Floor Marking Tape Prep and Cleaning Instructions:**   **Floor Preparation Instructions:** 1. Clear out and block off the area where applying tape. 2. Sweep up any dirt or debris from the floor. 3. Clean the floor with a general cleaner (avoid citrus-based). Scrub with clean rag or brush. 4. After it�s dry, wipe the surface with Isopropyl alcohol to remove any leftover residue and let it dry.   **Clean Floor Test:** 1. Cut a small square of tape from your roll. 2. Stick to the floor for 10 seconds. 3. Peel off and check the adhesive side. 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