Use and Care Manual

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HARDWOOD FLOORING CARE AND CLEANING TIPS

MAINTAIN THE BEAUTY OF YOUR NEW HARDWOOD FLOOR

FOR YEARS TO COME BY FOLLOWING A FEW SIMPLE TIPS

FLOOR CLEANING

• Sweep, dust mop, or vacuum regularly using the wand attachment on

your vacuum cleaner.

• Clean your hardwood ﬂoor occasionally using a swivel head mop with a

soft cover and Bruce

Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner. DO NOT USE

WATER OR STEAM.

• The Bruce

Hardwood & Laminate Cleaning System Kit includes a 32 oz.

spray cleaner and a mop with a terry cloth cover.

FLOOR PROTECTION

• Wipe up spills immediately.

• Place a natural or colorfast mat outside at entrances to reduce the

amount of dirt and moisture tracked into your home.

• Keep animal nails trimmed to minimize scratches.

• Support furniture with ﬂoor protectors that are at least one inch in

diameter, made of non-staining felt or non-pigmented hard plastic, that

rest ﬂat on the ﬂoor and are replaced regularly.

• When moving appliances or heavy furniture, lay a plywood panel on your

ﬂoor and “walk” the item across it to prevent scuffs and gouges.

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

• Protect your ﬂoor from direct sunlight.

• DON’T use rubber, foam back, or plastic mats as they could discolor your

ﬂoor.

• DON’T use ammonia-based cleaners, wax-based products, detergents,

bleach, polishes, oil soaps, abrasive cleaning soaps, or acidic materials

like vinegar.

• 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.

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.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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HARDWOOD FLOORING CARE AND CLEANING TIPS MAINTAIN THE BEAUTY OF YOUR NEW HARDWOOD FLOOR FOR YEARS TO COME BY FOLLOWING A FEW SIMPLE TIPS FLOOR CLEANING • Sweep, dust mop, or vacuum regularly using the wand attachment on your vacuum cleaner. • Clean your hardwood floor occasionally using a swivel head mop with a soft cover and Bruce® Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner. DO NOT USE WATER OR STEAM. • The Bruce® Hardwood & Laminate Cleaning System Kit includes a 32 oz.
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HARDWOOD FLOOR CARE QUICK-FIX TIPS Spills and Tracked-in Dirt • Clean immediately. • Apply Bruce® Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner lightly to the surface and wipe with a sponge mop or a soft cloth. • E xcess 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 Bruce® Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner to a clean, soft cloth. • Rub the area to remove the stain or spot.