Owner Manual Vinyl

WPC & SPC RIGID CORE CARE & MAINTENANCE
Once the floor has been installed, vacuum or use a dust mop to clear the floor of any loose dirt or
residual dust or debris. The floor can be wiped with neutral pH cleaners or water. Do not use a vacuum
with a beater bar to vacuum the floor as this can cause floor scratches. Do not use hard bottomed
electric brooms without padding as they can scratch the floor.
Furniture should have felt pads attached to the feet to avoid scratching the floor. Heavy appliances or
furniture should sit on non-staining large surface flooring protectors. Furniture shall have protective
glides of at least 1” in diameter to minimize the Regularly sweep or vacuum the floor to remove dirt and
dust.
When furniture has castors or wheels on the feet, they must be suitable for resilient floors, large surface
non-staining, and swivel easily. Do not use ball-type castors because they can damage the floor. Castor
wheels should be equipped with wide, rubber castors, and should be cleaned regularly. Protective matts
should be non-staining as rubber mats may discolor the floor. All furniture pieces should have floor
protectors under them.
Walk-off mats should be used in entrances to help prevent dirt from being carried onto the floor. Use
mats at all entry areas to keep dirt, sand and water from the floor. Clean the mats on a regular basis. If
mats are placed directly on top of the floor, be sure the mats have a non-staining back. Rubber mats are
also not recommended.
It is not recommended the use of any type of steam cleaner on vinyl floors. The concern with these
types of cleaners is that they generate too much moisture and heat. If adhesive was used the resulting
moisture and heat can be enough to break down the adhesive. Also, in instances where no glue is used,
we have seen both peaked and swelled edges occur. Therefore, all complaints that are determined to be
from a consumer using a steamer will be denied.
If pet urine contacts the floor, it should be cleaned in a timely manner. If the floor is not cleaned and the
urine removed, it may dull the finish.
Protect the floor from direct sunlight by using appropriate window coverings.
Liquid spills and any wet areas should also be cleaned in a timely manner.
Avoid use of metal or razor scrapers to remove dirt, residues or other marks from flooring. This will
damage the protective wear layer of the vinyl flooring.
The floor can be damp mopped with clean warm water and a dilute floor cleaner or apple cider vinegar
as needed. Do not use harsh cleaners or chemicals, abrasive scrubbing pads, abrasive tools, or abrasive
cleaners as they can scratch the floor. Do not use detergents and do not use floor shining products like
“mop and shine” types on the floor. Petroleum-based products can stain the surface of your vinyl floor.
These include materials like asphalt driveway sealer and engine motor oil, among others