You can also get an abrasive cleaning stick that will help you get a bit more life out of each belt, but that really only comes into its own at the finer grits, like 80 and 100-grit.This is how I typically avoid renting drum sanders for mid-sized surface sanding projects.

Ask your residents to avoid using abrasive cleaners. 

If she's abrasive with you, she's likely acting like that with the other tenants - maybe complaining about a dish left in the sink or the kitchen not being swept properly... 

"Abrasive" is what you might use a little more of in your rehabs, NOT what you should BE when responding to a fellow BPers post!!

The sand should provide enough texture to reduce slipping but not enough to cause abrasions in case of a fall.

I like to start with the least harsh chemicals and least abrasive scrubber first.

Sorry if I came off a little abrasive on this post no harm meant

I apologize if I came off as abrasive.

His job is also designed for the abrasive winter months, so there is a bit of a premium for that.Hope it helps :DMark

I have had to deal with some very abrasive applicants over the last decade and it makes your careful.