Use and Care Manual

Removing Old Polish
• Removing or "stripping" old polish should be done only when absolutely necessary. One way to tell if your floor
needs stripping is if the brightness and colors of the floor are dull, even though the floor appears shiny.
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• Removing old polish is a slow process, so allow time to do the job correctly.
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• Use Armstrong New Beginning Extra-Strength Cleaner and Wax Stripper*, designed to be used straight from the
bottle. Spread New Beginning over a 3' x 3' area and allow it to soak for 5 minutes. (Doing a larger area or
allowing a longer soaking time will allow the solution to begin to dry.) After 5 minutes of soaking, scrub the area
vigorously with a scrubbing pad or stiff-bristled scrub brush. Immediately soak up the milky solution with a
sponge and rinse thoroughly with generous amounts of clean water, using a separate sponge. After the rinse
water is mopped up, move on to the next area.
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• After each area is dry it should look dull and faded. If a spot seems shiny or bright, it has not been completely
stripped and must be stripped again or the new polish will have an uneven appearance.
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• After stripping, allow your floor time to dry thoroughly before repolishing with 3 to 5 coats of Shinekeeper or
Satinkeeper.
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Helpful Hints
• If you have dark colors in your floor, you may notice whitish spots from liquids which were spilled and not quickly
wiped up. Don't rub at these spots, and do not walk on them. The absorbed water will evaporate and the
appearance will return to normal in about 24 hours.
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• High humidity can cause the polish to soften slightly. Heavy objects like tables and chairs may become stuck in
the polish (this can also occur if a new coat of polish is not allowed to dry thoroughly). To move furniture which is
stuck, gently tap the foot sideways with a heavy object wrapped in a towel. Floor protectors can minimize this
problem if you live in a humid area.
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• When moving appliances and furniture, lay a plywood panel on your floor and "walk" the appliance across it.
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• Never use soap-based detergents, including dishwashing and laundry detergents on your floor. Soap causes a
dulling film.
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• If using Once 'n Done* Floor Cleaner trigger spray as an overall floor cleaner, the mop, sponge or cloth must be
rinsed thoroughly to prevent any dirty residue buildup.
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Stain Removal
• Most stains can be removed by stripping the polish from the stained area, which will also remove the stain. After
stripping, repolish the area. If you have stripped the polish and the stain remains, please call the Armstrong
Consumer Solution Center at 1 800 233-3823.
* !WARNING: Eye and Skin Irritant