Use And Care Manual

WATER-RESISTANT LAMINATE FLOORING
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WATER-RESISTANT LAMINATE FLOORING
Regular Maintenance
The surface layer of Ellison House ooring is hard and compact, so dirt and dust do not adhere to it easily. The following simple steps are usually all it takes to keep
your oor clean.
• For general cleaning, use a dust mop or vacuum with the correct hard surface attachment of your vacuum cleaner.
• For heavier cleaning, occasionally damp mop with water only, using a well wrung out mop. DO NOT pour liquid directly on oor or use a wet mop that will puddle or
leave moisture standing on the oor.
• If needed, use a solution of 1 cup of vinegar per gallon of water OR 1⁄3 cup non-sudsing ammonia per gallon of water.
• DO NOT use detergents, abrasive cleaners, soaps, waxes or polishes. There is never a need to wax or renish your Ellison House oor.
• DO NOT use rotating beater bars, oor scrubbers, steamers, jet mops, buffers or similar products.
Protect the Floor
While Ellison House oors are remarkably durable, there is of course no such thing as an indestructible ooring material. There are a few simple protective measures
that are important to keep your oor looking new.
• To protect your oor from surface scratches, place walk-off area rugs or mats inside any exterior doorway to collect small bits of gravel that may track in on shoes.
• Use felt oor protectors on the legs of chairs, sofas, TV stands, tables and other easily movable furniture.
• Replace plastic or metal casters on chairs with rubber wheels and lift rather than slide heavy objects across the oor.
• Minor damage to an Ellison House plank can be easily repaired with color matched nishing putty. If the damaged area is larger than 1/4 of an inch, we recommend
contacting a professional to replace an entire plank.
Spot Removal
Ellison House stain resistance means peace of mind for you and easy clean up. So, when the inevitable happens, use the following guide for stain and spot removal:
• For chocolate, grease, juice, cordials and wine - use lukewarm water and a non-abrasive cleaner (such as, ammonia and water).
• For tar, markers, crayon, lipstick, oil, shoe polish, ink, nail polish and cigarette burns - use acetone/nail polish remover or denatured alcohol. Note: Do not use
acetone on wallbase or quarter round.
• For candle wax and chewing gum - let harden and scrape carefully with a blunt plastic scraper.
Cleaning and Care
For detailed product specications, please contact Technical Services at 888-387-9881, option 3.
Ellison House is manufactured and distributed by
Unilin North America LLC, 550 Cloniger Drive, Thomasville, NC 27360