Use and Care Guide

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Residential Vinyl Tile Floor Care and Maintenance

Care and Maintenance

Proper care and maintenance will help ensure your floor always looks its best.

Simply follow our maintenance and prevention steps outlined below.

Immediately After Installation

 Maintain room temperature at 65 degrees F for 48 hours after installation

is completed. This assures proper curing, setting and bonding of products.

 The adhesive under your floor needs time to thoroughly dry after

installation. Therefore, we recommend that you do not scrub or wash your

floor for five days.

Proactive Protection For Your Floor

 When moving appliances or heavy furniture, it is always wise to lay a

plywood panel on your floor and "walk" the item across it. This protects

your floor from scuffing and tears.

 Use floor protectors, such as Armstrong Floor Protectors, on furniture to

reduce indentation. As a general rule of thumb, the heavier the item, the

wider the floor protector needed.

 Be careful with rolling casters. They can damage the floor. Therefore, we

do not recommend them. If you choose to use them, the double-wheel

type is the best option.

 Place a walk-off mat at outside entrances to reduce the amount of dirt

brought into your home. We strongly recommend mats without a latex or

rubber backing since these backings can cause permanent discoloration.

Caring for Your Floor

 Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove loose dirt which can scratch your

floor. NOTE: We do not recommend vacuums that have a beater bar

since it can visibly damage your flooring surface. Additionally, we do not

recommend electric brooms with hard plastic bottoms with no padding as

use may result in discoloration and deglossing.

 Wipe up spills as soon as possible. Remove dried spills with Armstrong

New Beginning Extra Strength Floor Stripper & Cleaner on a clean white

cloth and rinse. Never use highly abrasive scrubbing tools on any resilient

floor.

 See stain chart for instructions on removing specific stains.

 Wash your floor regularly with Armstrong Once 'n Done No-Rinse Floor

Cleaner.

 For heavy duty cleaning, use Armstrong New Beginning Extra-Strength

Floor Stripper.

 Do NOT use detergents, abrasive cleaners, or "mop and shine" products.

These products may leave a dull film on your floor.

 Over time, if the shine on your floor begins to dull, Armstrong Shinekeeper

Floor Polish can be used to renew your floor's shine. Do NOT use paste

wax or solvent-based polishes.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Residential Vinyl Tile Floor Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Proper care and maintenance will help ensure your floor always looks its best. Simply follow our maintenance and prevention steps outlined below. Immediately After Installation   Maintain room temperature at 65 degrees F for 48 hours after installation is completed. This assures proper curing, setting and bonding of products. The adhesive under your floor needs time to thoroughly dry after installation.
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Stain Removal Crayon   Rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean, white cloth. Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper and Cleaner** and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.  Rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean, white cloth. If stain is still visible, rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean, white cloth.
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  If stain still shows, rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean, white cloth. Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper and Cleaner** and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label. Asphalt Driveway Sealer/Shoe Polish    Rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean, white cloth. If stain still shows, rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean, white cloth.
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 If traces remain, rub with a soft cloth dipped in a solution of oxalic acid and water (1 part acid to 10 parts water). NOTE: Please follow instructions and cautions on label, as oxalic acid is poisonous. Cigarette Burns  The procedure depends on the exact construction of your floor. Consult your retailer. Black Heel Marks    Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper and Cleaner** and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.