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HARDWOOD FLOORING CLEANING TIPS

FLOOR CLEANING

 Sweep, dust mop, or vacuum regularly using the wand attachment on your vacuum cleaner.

 Clean your hardwood floor occasionally using a well-squeezed damp mop and Armstrong

Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner or Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner.

 You can purchase Armstrong floor care products and floor protectors at your local flooring store

or home center.

 DON’T use: ammonia-based cleaners, wax-based products, detergents, bleach, polishes, oil

soaps, abrasive cleaning soaps, or acidic materials like vinegar.

FLOOR PROTECTION

 Wipe up spills immediately.

 When moving appliances or heavy furniture, lay a plywood panel on your floor and "walk" the

item across it to prevent scuffs and tears.

 Use doormats at entrances to collect dirt and moisture, so they’re not tracked onto the floor.

 Place area rugs (with slip-resistant backing) in front of kitchen sinks, at all pivot points and

within high-traffic areas. DON’T use rubber, foam back, or plastic mats as they could discolor

your floor.

 Keep animal nails trimmed to prevent scratches.

 Use Armstrong or Bruce® furniture leg protector pads under all furniture legs.

 Replace hard, narrow furniture rollers with wide rubber rollers.

 Keep the relative humidity in your home between 35% and 55%.

 Protect your floor from direct sunlight.

 DON'T wear shoes with spike heels or heel taps on your hardwood floor. Remove shoes at the

door to avoid potentially dragging in sharp objects in your shoe treads.

HARDWOOD FLOOR CARE QUICK-FIX TIPS

Spills and Tracked-in Dirt

 Clean immediately.

 Apply Armstrong Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner or Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Floor

Cleaner lightly to the surface and wipe with a sponge mop or a soft cloth.

NOTE: DON’T use on Bruce Dura Satin Wax finish floors. Refer to Bruce Dura Satin Wax Finish

floor care.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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HARDWOOD FLOORING CLEANING TIPS FLOOR CLEANING     Sweep, dust mop, or vacuum regularly using the wand attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Clean your hardwood floor occasionally using a well-squeezed damp mop and Armstrong Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner or Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner. You can purchase Armstrong floor care products and floor protectors at your local flooring store or home center.
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 Excess cleaner that does not evaporate immediately should be dried with a clean towel. No rinsing is necessary. Spots Caused by Food, Water or Animals  Apply Armstrong Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner or Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner to a clean, soft cloth.  Rub the area to remove the stain or spot.  More stubborn spots may require additional cleaning with mineral spirits, followed by cleaning with Armstrong Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner or Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner.
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       Wax the floor once or twice a year, about as often as you would shampoo your carpet. DON’T use Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner on wax finish floors. NEVER clean or wet-mop with water. Water may dull the finish and permanently damage the floor. DON’T use and wax or cleaner that must be mixed with water such as oil soap, as this may ruin your floor and result in a loss of warranty. DON’T use Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner.
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Renewing Worn Areas  Call Armstrong at 1-800-233-3823 for recommendations on products and instructions for restoring shine to worn areas. Renewing Gloss Levels  Call Armstrong at 1-800-233-3823 for polish recommendations and instructions for maintaining the appearance of your hardwood floor.