Use And Care Manual
Residential
Care & Maintenance Guide
Sheet Vinyl Flooring
This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis.
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How to Treat Stains, Spills & Scuffs
Follow the remedies in order. Unless instructed otherwise, use a clean, white cloth or towel with products recommended for vinyl ooring. Al-
ways rinse the affected area with clean water after treatment.
The Stain or Spill – acids, alkalis, blood, ketchup, 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.
The Paint & Solvent Spills – Dry cleaning uids, lacquer and latex paint, nail polish, solvents, oil-based paints, wood stains and varnish
The Remedy
• If substance is dry, gently peel it from the oor. Avoid sharp instruments that could scratch oor.
• Scrub area with non-abrasive cleaner.
• Rub lightly with odorless mineral spirits or paint thinner.
NOTE: Do not use acetone or nail polish remover!
Substances That Won’t Wipe Up – adhesives, chewing gum, oil, grease, candle wax and tar
The Remedy
• First, remove as much solid material as possible.
• Carefully remove excess with a spoon or ngernail.
• Scrub area with non-abrasive cleaner.
• Rub lightly with odorless mineral spirits, isopropyl alcohol or lighter uids.
Scuffs & Smudges – rubber heel marks, shoe polish, scuffs and smudges
The Remedy
• Rub the scuff with ngertip, rubber will come right off. The friction from the rubbing will remove rubber.
• Scrub area with non-abrasive cleaner.
• Rub lightly with isopropyl alcohol or lighter uid.
CAUTION!
Isopropyl alcohol, lighter uid, odorless mineral spirits and paint thinner are ammable solvents. Carefully read and follow cautionary
information on their perspective labels. Keep trafc off treated area for 30 minutes.