Use and Care Guide

Cleaning solutions for specific problems:
The following items will damage your laminate flooring if left on it for longer
than 10 minutes. If spilled, they should be removed immediately and the area
thoroughly cleaned with an alcohol-based laminate cleaner.
bleach
lye (oven cleaner)
hydrochloric acid
shoe polish
hydrogen peroxide (30% solution)
sodium hydroxide (25% solution)
concentrated vinegar (30% acetic acid)
acid-based metal cleaners
mercurochrome
hair dye and bleaching agents
iodine
boric acid
lacquers and adhesives
Problem Solution
Grease, Juice, Wine, Mustard, Coffee,
Tea, Milk
Water & clear ammonia or water &
vinegar (4 parts water to 1 part
vinegar or clear non-sudsing
ammonia)
Crayon, Asphalt, Nail Polish, Paint,
Lipstick, Ball Point Pen Ink, Laundry
Marker Ink
Denatured alcohol or Acetone™
(nail polish remover), then water
and an alcohol based soap-free non-
abrasive household cleaner (like
Windex) Dry thoroughly.
Gum, Candle Wax Allow to harden, then gently scrape
free with a rubber scraper