2014-10 US MAINTENANCE GUIDE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL AREAS 940 Centre Circle, Suite 1000 Altamonte Springs, Florida, 32714 Tel: 1.800.800.5247 Fax: 407.260.9933 info@kahrs.com www.kahrs.
MAINTENANCE OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 2 CONTENT MAINTENANCE OF KÄHRS WOOD FLOORS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS PAGE 3 MAINTENANCE GUIDE RESIDENTIAL AREAS – OVERVIEW PAGE 4 MAINTENANCE OF FACTORY FINISHED FLOORS PAGE 5 Daily Cleaning Regular maintenance Stain removal Maintenance on demand MAINTENANCE OF OILED FLOORS PAGE 7 After Installation Daily Cleaning Regular maintenance Stain removal Maintenance on demand Renovation Renovation of stained floors Total renovation MAINTENANCE OF KÄHRS WOOD FLOORS IN COMMERCIAL AREAS
MAINTENANCE OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 3 MAINTENANCE OF KÄHRS WOOD FLOORS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS To retain their original durability and beautiful appearance, Kährs wood floors must be maintained following a simple regime. We have the strongest floor finish on the market, which reduces the risk of microscratches – the tiny, irritating scratches that can appear in the finish surface when, for example, furniture with worn protective pads is dragged across the floor.
MAINTENANCE OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 4 MAINTENANCE GUIDE RESIDENTIAL AREAS – OVERVIEW FACTORY FINISHED FLOORS AFTER INSTALLATION DAILY REGULAR ON DEMAND RENOVATION TOTAL RENOVATION OR OR OR OR + HIGH GLOSS FINISHED FLOORS OILED FLOORS OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR OR OR On the following pages you will find more detailed instructions on how to maintain your floor. Make sure that you identify what surface treatment your floor has to select the appropriate methods.
MAINTENANCE OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 5 MAINTENANCE OF FACTORY FINISHED FLOORS DAILY CLEANING For daily cleaning, use dry methods, e.g. vacuuming or micro mop. REGULAR MAINTENANCE Make sure that the surface is free from any dirt or debris that may scratch the surface, by vacuum cleaning or dry mopping. Dissolve the Cleaner in lukewarm water according to dosage information on the bottle. – or use the ready-touse Kährs Spray Cleaner. Damp-clean the floor as necessary using a wellwrung mop or floor cloth.
MAINTENANCE OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 6 MAINTENANCE OF FACTORY FINISHED FLOORS MAINTENANCE ON DEMAND Kährs Lacquer Refresher is an easy-to-use refresher for finished parquet and wooden floors. The product gives the wood a protective top surface which simplifies the cleaning and maintenance process. It is not a substitute for re-finishing. It is used between each re-finishing. OR Using Kährs Lacquer Refresher on finished floors increases the gloss value.
MAINTENANCE OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 7 MAINTENANCE OF OILED FLOORS IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION Kährs nature oil finished floors must be given a supplementary surface treatment with Kährs Satin Oil. The main reason for this is to prevent water penetrating the joints between boards through capillary action.
MAINTENANCE OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 8 MAINTENANCE OF OILED FLOORS MAINTENANCE ON DEMAND How often the floor then needs maintaining depends on use, cleaning, exposure to sun light etc. A couple of additional, more frequent, maintenance treatments carried out in the first year gives an extra-strong, moisture-resistant and easily cleaned surface. The normal frequency of subsequent maintenance is at least twice a year.
MAINTENANCE OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 9 MAINTENANCE OF OILED FLOORS RENOVATION OF STAINED FLOORS After extended use, it may be necessary to renovate the surface treatment and replace it with a new Tinted Satin Oil treatment. 1. Apply Kährs Cleaner evenly over the surface. 2. Clean the surface using Kährs micro mop. Scrub until the dirt has been dissolved. For very dirty floors replace the micro mop using a rough brush. 3. Remove cleaner and dirt using a wrung out cloth. 4.
MAINTENANCE OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 10 MAINTENANCE OF KÄHRS WOOD FLOORS IN COMMERCIAL AREAS Commercial areas refer to all areas that are not similar or equivalent to domestic areas in terms of wear. Examples of commercial areas, similar to a domestic area, are day-care centres and offices subject to light wear. However, in these cases maintenance must be carried out more frequently than in a domestic area.
MAINTENANCE OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 11 MAINTENANCE GUIDE COMMERCIAL AREAS – OVERVIEW AFTER INSTALLATION DAILY REGULAR ON DEMAND RENOVATION TOTAL RENOVATION OR OR FINISHED FLOORS OR OR + HIGH GLOSS FINISHED FLOORS OILED FLOORS OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR OR OR On the following pages you will find more detailed instructions on how to maintain the floor. Make sure that you identify what surface treatment your floor has to select the appropriate methods.
MAINTENANCE OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 12 MAINTENANCE OF FACTORY FINISHED FLOORS IN COMMERCIAL AREAS DAILY CLEANING For daily cleaning, use dry methods, e.g. vacuuming or micro mop. REGULAR MAINTENANCE It is important to maintain the surface treatment in good time. Do not allow the finish to become worn. This avoids dirt and water penetrating the wood, and the floor will retain its easily cleaned and attractive surface.
MAINTENANCE OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 13 MAINTENANCE OF FACTORY FINISHED FLOORS IN COMMERCIAL AREAS MAINTENANCE ON DEMAND Kährs Lacquer Refresher is an easy-to-use refresher for finished parquet and wooden floors. The product gives the wood a protective top surface which simplifies the cleaning and maintenance process. It is not a substitute for re-finishing. It is used between each re-finishing. OR Using Kährs Lacquer Refresher on finished floors increases the gloss value.
MAINTENANCE OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 14 MAINTENANCE OF OILED FLOORS IN COMMERCIAL AREAS Nature oil is the optimal surface treatment in commercial areas subjected to considerable demands, such as stores and restaurants. With correct and regular maintenance, no surface withstands tough demands better.
MAINTENANCE OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 15 MAINTENANCE OF OILED FLOORS IN COMMERCIAL AREAS MAINTENANCE ON DEMAND The need for subsequent maintenance varies, and depends on a number of factors. Make sure that subsequent maintenance is carried out in good time so that the surface does not get worn. This avoids dirt and water penetrating the wood, and the floor will retain its easily cleaned and attractive surface. frequency of subsequent maintenance is at least twice a year.
MAINTENANCE OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 16 MAINTENANCE OF OILED FLOORS IN COMMERCIAL AREAS RENOVATION OF FLOORS WITH HEAVY TEXTURE After extended use, it may be necessary to renovate the surface treatment and replace it with a new oil treatment. 1. Apply Kährs Cleaner evenly over the surface. 2. Clean the surface using a machine with brush (for example Orbot Machine with a brush). Please note, do not use too hard brush. This will prevent damaging of the wood structure. 3.
MAINTENANCE OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 17 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS – DESCRIPTION MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT EACH PRODUCT (TECHNICAL DATA AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS) IS AVAILABLE TO BE DOWNLOADED FROM WWW.KAHRS.COM KÄHRS SPRAY CLEANER 1 QUART – effective cleaner for factory finished and oiled floors Kährs Cleaner is an effective and environment friendly product specially formulated for cleaning wood and laminate floors. Does not contain any organic solvents or pigments.
MAINTENANCE OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 18 SPRAY MOP KIT Complete cleaning kit for damp mopping of wooden floors. Suitable for both lacquered and oiled floors. Convenient and ergonomic use with trigger controlled cleaner application The kit kit includes: Mop holder plate with an ergonomic pole, Replaceable Spray Cleaner tank 0,75 liter, Cleaner Spray 1 liter, 3 pieces of high end washable microfiber mop with Velcro anchoring. Art no.
