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Residential Care and Maintenance Guide
To keep your oor clean using the Residential Care and Maintenance Guide, follow these proper care and
maintenance guidelines:
• Sweep the oor regularly with a soft bristle broom to remove loose dirt.
• Wash the oor with non-abrasive, neutral PH oor cleaner.
• For everyday maintenance, a mop moistened with warm water will suce.
• Spills should be cleaned up immediately.
• Ensure furniture legs have large surface, non-staining plastic oor protectors or non-staining felt pads. The
protectors should be at least one inch in diameter and rest at on the oor. The heavier the item, the wider
the oor protector should be. Replace small, narrow metal or dome-shaped glides with smooth, at glides
that are in at contact with the oor
• Heavy furniture or appliances that are not moved often should be equipped with at, non-staining
composition furniture or cups of appropriate size.
Do not use the following on your vinyl ooring:
• Soap based detergents
• Abrasive or mop and shine products
• Floor wax
• Vacuum cleaners with a rotating beater bars
• Ammonia or bleaches*
*For spot treatment, a diluted 1/10 solution of bleach/water is tolerable for stain removal.
NOTE: Always read the cautionary information on all cleaners prior to use!
IMPORTANT: Never push, pull or drag furniture, appliances or other items across the oor. When moving
furniture or heavy items, always lift and carry the items. Place hardboards between the ooring and object to
move.
How to Treat Stains, Spills & Scus
Follow the remedies in order. Unless instructed otherwise, use a clean, white cloth or towel with products
recommended for vinyl ooring. Always rinse the aected area with clean water after treatment.
The Stain or Spill – acids, alkalis, blood, catsup, mustard, food, fruit, fruit juices, candy, cleaners, strong soaps,
dye, dye markings, urine and feces, grass, iodine, mercurochrome and rust
The Remedy
- First, remove as much solid material as possible.
- Scrub area with cleaner full strength.
- Rub the area with a 10 to 1 dilution of water to liquid bleach.
- Rub the area with isopropyl alcohol.
- If rust stain does not respond, use lemon juice or a cream of tartar solution.
Light Commercial Care and Maintenance Guide
This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis. 10/10/14