Caring of vinyl floors

Clean-up on dirt

• Remove dust, sand and grit particles frequently by sweeping or vacuuming your vinyl floor.
• Don’t use a vacuum with a beater bar as it may scratch your floor.
• The attachments that come with your vacuum are useful to clean the edges or to get to hard-to- reach areas.
• When sweeping or vacuuming does not remove the dirt, mop the floor with clean warm water.
• Rinse the floor thoroughly with fresh water. If water alone does not clean the surface, use cleaning products recommended by the manufacturer.
• If you are unable to determine the manufacturer’s recommendations, use one tablespoon of liquid dish washing detergent to one quart of water.
• Or use one tablespoon of clear ammonia to one quart of lukewarm water. Make sure you rinse the surface to avoid leaving behind a film.
• Finally, think prevention. Place non-staining, walk-off mats or rugs at every outside entry to your room.
• This will help keep sand and grit from being tracked on to your floor in the first place.
• Just be sure to avoid using rubber-backed mats or rugs as they can damage and potentially discolor your floor.
• Instead use mats or rugs made especially for vinyl floors and remember to treat them accordingly.

How to clean up spills

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• For spots or spills, wipe them up immediately and use a clean cloth to wipe the cleaner onto the floor.
• Make sure the floor’s manufacturer recommends the cleaner and that the product label indicates “self-cleaning,” meaning you will not get an accumulation of wax on your floor.
• Rinse the spot or spill area thoroughly and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
• Avoid using abrasive scrubbing tools as they will leave scratches.
• Never use abrasive cleaners, soaps, paste waxes or solvents on your vinyl floor.
• Use the manufacturer’s recommended floor polish to restore your vinyl floor to its original gloss level.
• If you purchased a PVC vinyl floor you should consider placing 2-3 coats of the manufacturer’s recommended floor polish on the floor immediately.
• Any vinyl floor with a PVC wearlayer will show scuffs, scratches and other marks very easily. By adding the coats of floor polish, you will make the floor easier to maintain.