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CARE & MAINTENANCE

RUBBER TILE & SHEET

Distinct Designs

One of the greatest benets of using Rubber ooring products

is they do not require a oor nish, commonly called a "wax",

within the parameters of a maintenance program. However, these

products do require daily and routine care and maintenance with

cleaning equipment to maintain the desired appearance. The

frequency of daily and routine maintenance will depend upon the

amount and type of trac and soil entering into the area, however,

maintenance may be more frequent within the rst year of

installation. Over time, rubber materials will require less frequent

routine maintenance as the product cures and hardens, closing

the pores of the rubber. If the ooring is in an area that will not be

maintained by the use of a rotary buer or auto scrubber, than the

rubber ooring must be maintained using a nish.

When installing Distinct Designs Rubber Flooring in areas

where rolling chairs will be used, a resilient ooring chair

pad must be installed over the nished oor to protect oor

covering. In areas where desks, chairs and or furniture with

castors will be used, it is extremely important to reduce the

amount of debris around the area of the chair, furniture feet

or castors. When furniture is moved repeatedly, this debris

can build up underneath chair and furniture feet or castors

and cause damage to the ooring. The chair castors and other

chair and furniture oor protection devices must be regularly

inspected for debris, build-up or damage and cleaned when

necessary.

Always use untreated, new or thoroughly cleaned mops and

pads when conducting daily or routine maintenance. Do not

use Kerosene, Gasoline, Naphtha and/or other solvents to

clean Rubber. As with any maintenance program, be sure

to use proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) per the

cleaning product SDS and ensure all maintenance procedures

are conducted per the cleaning products instructions. The use

of Caution Tape and /or Wet Floor Signs are recommended to

prevent slips and falls.

Maintenance Overview

Recommended Cleaners

Excelsior NC-900 Neutral Cleaner

Excelsior CM-910 Cleaner / Maintainer

Recommended Floor Finishes

Excelsior MF-940 Acrylic Matte Floor Finish

Excelsior GF-950 Acrylic Gloss Floor Finish

Excelsior PF-960 Acrylic Performance Floor Finish

Recommended Finish Removers

Excelsior PR-930 Performance Remover

Technical Documents & Support

Additional product resources and technical documents are

available online at excooors.com. For additional technical

support, send an e-mail to solutions@rhctechnical.com.

Additional Information

1. POST-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

• Prior to moving furniture or heavy equipment, sweep the oor

and cover with an appropriate protective product, such as

Masonite, Ram Board or equivalent, to prevent scung and

scratching that may not come out during the maintenance

procedures.

• DO NOT use vacuums that have a beater bar or electric brooms

with hard plastic bottoms or no padding, as this may cause

discoloration, scratching and loss of sheen.

• DO NOT use highly alkaline or acidic cleaners.

• DO NOT use detergents, abrasive cleaners or “mop and shine”

type products (such as Bleach, Pine-Sol, Clorox Soft Scrub,

Fabuloso, Mop & Glo, Mr. Clean, Murphy's Oil Soap and similar,

unapproved cleaners), as these will damage, soften or discolor

the ooring materials.

• DO NOT use sweeping compounds or cleaning agents

containing oils or solvents.

• DO NOT scrub, bu or mop the area within the adhesives trac

limits (48-72 hours) to allow proper curing of the adhesive used

in installation.

• DO NOT allow excess amounts of water to sit on oor for

extended periods of time.

• DO NOT allow the cleaning solution or topical moisture to

work its way beneath the ooring material, as this can result

in an adhesive and/or installation failure.

2. INITIAL MAINTENANCE

Ensure that adhesive has cured for recommended period of time prior

to conducting initial maintenance. Remove any protective coverings

prior to cleaning. Sweep or dust mop and vacuum ooring to remove

any dirt, dust or debris. Do not use vacuums that have a beater bar

or electric brooms with hard plastic bottoms or no padding, as this

may cause discoloration, scratching and loss of sheen. Do not use

detergents, abrasive cleaners or “mop and shine” type products, as

these will damage, soften or discolor the ooring material.

Mix 2-4 ounces of Excelsior NC-900 Neutral Cleaner per gallon of

clean, potable water. Use a clean mop to apply cleaning solution

to the area and let stand for 5-10 minutes.

If using a low-speed oor buer or swing single disc scrubber (175

– 350 RPM), bu oor while wet using a 22 gauge soft bristled

scrubbing brush or a 3M 5100 Red Cleaning Pad.

If using an auto-scrubber, bu oor while wet using a 22 gauge soft

bristled scrubbing brush or a 3M 5100 Red Buer Pad. If ooring is

Summary of content (3 pages)

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Distinct Designs CARE & MAINTENANCE RUBBER TILE & SHEET Maintenance Overview One of the greatest benefits of using Rubber flooring products is they do not require a floor finish, commonly called a "wax", within the parameters of a maintenance program. However, these products do require daily and routine care and maintenance with cleaning equipment to maintain the desired appearance.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE heavily soiled, allow cleaner to remain on surface for an additional 5-10 minutes before scrubbing and removing. Use an auto-scrubber, wet vacuum or clean mop to remove any and all excess cleaning solution. Rinse area with clean, cool water and allow floor to dry entirely. Ensure flooring area is clean and that all all cleaning residue has been removed (this may require additional rinsing).
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CARE & MAINTENANCE Distinct Designs RUBBER TILE & SHEET at least 1 sq. in or 1 in. in diameter and must cover the entire bottom surface of the furniture leg. Ensure all furniture castors and chair legs and are clean and free of any and all dirt and debris. Routinely clean chair castors and furniture legs to ensure that dirt or debris has not built up or become embedded in castors or floor protectors.