Agar Ultrastrip General‑Purpose Floor Stripper 1L‑20L ‑ Low-Odour, Fast-Acting Formula for Sealer & Wax Removal on Vinyl, Timber, Stone & Tile Floors

What Is Agar Ultrastrip?

Agar Ultrastrip is the everyday workhorse in Agar’s floor stripper range. Where some strippers are built for one-off, heavy-duty jobs, Ultrastrip is designed for the stripping work that comes up again and again: general sealer and wax removal, and getting into the edges of a room where old polish tends to build up thickest. It’s a low-foaming, free-rinsing formula, so it clears away without leaving the sticky or cloudy residue that some strippers can leave behind.

Key Benefits of Agar Ultrastrip

• Practically odourless, so it’s far more pleasant to work with in occupied buildings
• Low-foaming and free-rinsing, leaving no sticky residue behind
• Cuts through old, hardened polish and wax films quickly
• Particularly effective on floor edges, where build-up is usually worst
• Cuts down on machine scrubbing time and labour
• Stays non-slippery underfoot while you’re working
• Non-flammable, phosphate-free and biodegradable

How Does Agar Ultrastrip Work?

Once diluted and mopped on, Ultrastrip gets to work fast, breaking down sealer and wax films so they lift away with minimal machine effort. Because it’s a low-foaming formula, the resulting slurry mops or wet-vacuums up cleanly rather than sitting on the surface, which is part of why it rinses so well and leaves floors ready to reseal without a residue problem.

Dilution Rates for Agar Ultrastrip

Dilution depends on how much old polish or sealer you’re dealing with. Always mix with cold water.

How to Apply Agar Ultrastrip

Mop the diluted solution generously over the floor and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to activate, keeping the surface wet the whole time (top it up if it starts to dry). Scrub with a black pad on a slow-speed machine, paying extra attention to the edges of the room where sealer tends to be thickest. Mop up the slurry once it’s loosened, then rinse with clean hot water. On porous floors, a full flood rinse with clean hot water, followed by a wet-vacuum or mop-up, gives the best result.

What Surfaces Can Agar Ultrastrip Be Used On?

Ultrastrip is suited to a wide range of polished hard floors, including vinyl, timber, stone and ceramic tile. It’s also safe on non-porous surfaces such as metal. Rubber and sheet vinyl floors need extra caution and a more diluted mix, at least 1:20, to avoid affecting the surface. Agar’s technical documentation doesn’t specifically address linoleum, so we’d recommend testing on an inconspicuous patch first, or checking with our team, before using it on a linoleum floor.

Agar Ultrastrip ‑ Product Specifications

Why Buy Agar Ultrastrip from Nova Cleaning Supplies?

Nova Cleaning Supplies is a Melbourne-based trade wholesaler stocking the full Agar range at competitive trade pricing. We keep Agar Ultrastrip in stock across 1L, 5L and 20L for fast delivery around Melbourne, with volume pricing for cleaning contractors and facilities teams. If you’re dealing with everyday sealer removal or stubborn floor edges, Ultrastrip is the right pick; for the toughest, oldest built-up sealer, ask our team about Agar Demolish, and for semi-permanent basecoats that shrug off normal strippers, Agar STR-36 is worth a look.

Frequently Asked Questions About Agar Ultrastrip

What is Agar Ultrastrip used for?

Agar Ultrastrip is a general-purpose floor stripper for removing old sealer and wax films from hard floors, and it’s particularly effective at clearing built-up polish along floor edges.

What dilution ratio should I use for Agar Ultrastrip?

Mix 1:10 to 1:20 with cold water for standard stripping, up to 1:3 for severe build-up, and at least 1:20 on rubber or sheet vinyl floors.

How long does Agar Ultrastrip need to dwell on the floor?

Allow 10-15 minutes for it to activate, keeping the floor wet throughout, before scrubbing with a black pad.

Does Agar Ultrastrip have a strong smell?

No, Ultrastrip is practically odourless, which makes it a comfortable choice for stripping floors in occupied buildings.

Can Agar Ultrastrip be used on vinyl and timber floors?

Yes, Ultrastrip is suitable for vinyl, timber, stone and ceramic tile. Rubber and sheet vinyl floors need a more diluted mix, at least 1:20.

Can Agar Ultrastrip be used on linoleum?

Agar’s technical data doesn’t specifically cover linoleum, so we recommend testing an inconspicuous area first or checking with our team before use.

How is Agar Ultrastrip different from Agar Demolish or STR-36?

Agar positions Demolish for the toughest, oldest and most stubborn built-up sealer, STR-36 for semi-permanent sealer basecoats that resist normal strippers, and Ultrastrip as the general-purpose option for everyday stripping and floor edges.

What sizes does Agar Ultrastrip come in?

Agar Ultrastrip is available in 1L (ULT1), 5L (ULT5) and 20L (ULT20) sizes, all stocked by Nova Cleaning Supplies.