Warranty Information

HUMIDITY’S IMPACT ON YOUR FLOOR
To protect your investment and ensure that your floor provides lasting satisfaction, the following precautions should be taken to help control
humidity levels in and around your floor. For best results, keep the relative humidity in your home between 35% and 55%.
• Heating Season (Dry Conditions) – a humidifier is recommended to prevent excessive shrinkage in hardwood floors, which causes
gaps between the boards, due to low humidity levels. Wood stoves and electric heat tend to create very dry conditions.
• Non-Heating Season (Humid and Wet Conditions) – To prevent excessive expansion, cupping and peaking of the floor, which could
lead to cracking and checking of the wood finish, maintain proper humidity levels with the use of an air conditioner, dehumidifier or by
turning on your heating system periodically during the summer months. Immediately wipe up spills and wet areas to avoid excessive
exposure to water. Do not obstruct in any way the expansion joint around the perimeter of your floor.
HARDWOOD FLOOR CARE QUICK-FIX TIPS
Chewing Gum, Candle Wax
• Apply a sealed plastic bag filled with ice on top of the deposit.
• Wait until deposit becomes brittle enough to crumble off.
•
Minor Abrasions/Scratches
Spills and Tracked-in Dirt
• Clean immediately.
• Apply Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner or Bruce
®
Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner lightly to the surface and wipe
More stubborn spots may require additional cleaning with mineral spirits, followed by cleaning with Hardwood & Laminate Floor
Cleaner or Bruce
®
Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner.
with a sponge mop or a soft cloth.
• 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 Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner or Bruce
®
Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner to a clean, soft cloth.
• Rub the area to remove the stain or spot.
•
Grease/Lipstick/Crayon/Ink Spots/Rubber Heel Marks
• Apply Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner or Bruce
®
Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner to a clean, soft cloth.
• Rub the area to remove the stain or spot.
•
If stain remains, rub with a cloth dampened with mineral spirits and follow by cleaning the area with Hardwood & Laminate Floor
Cleaner or Bruce
®
Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner.
After deposit has been removed, clean entire area with
Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner or Bruce
®
Hardwood &
Laminate
Floor Cleaner.
• Use Touch-Up Kit in smaller areas. Touch-Up Kits include touch-up markers and filler sticks that blend with Hardwood flooring
colors.
• Use Bruce
®
Fresh Finish
™
to recondition large areas that have become worn.
Deep Scratches/Gouges
• Use Acrylic Fillers for gaps, small openings and broken edges.
• Individual planks, strips, or parquets that are heavily gouged or damaged can be replaced by a professional flooring installer.
Routine Hardwood Floor Care and Maintenance
• Sweep, dust mop, or vacuum regularly using the wand attachment on your vacuum cleaner.
•
Wipe up spills or spots with a damp cloth or swivel-head mop with terrycloth cover and Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner. •
Large areas can be cleaned by misting Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner or Bruce
®
Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner on the area
and wiping until clean and dry with a soft towel or swivel-head mop.