Use and Care Manual

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Ivy Hill Tile
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The following instrucons explain how to clean porcelain le surfaces.
For cleaning unpolished surfaces, follow these instrucons:
• Sweep or vacuum dust and debris from the oor. When sweeping, use a so-bristle broom and
sweep in 2 direcons. First follow the direcon of the le, and then sweep diagonally. This will en-
sure the removal of all foreign material that might be residing in the texture.
• Saturate the le with a neutral cleaning soluon, such as vinegar, with hot water and sr. Allow
the cleaning soluon to remain on the oor 5 – 10 minutes. Scrub the oor with a brush; again us-
ing a two-direcon method.
• Rinse the oor with clean, clear water to remove the cleaning soluon.
• For high trac locaons, it is recommended to clean the oor at least once per day and wet
mop at regular intervals.
• Always Remember:
• Do not clean porcelain le ooring with ammonia or with cleaners that contain bleach and/or
acid. Acid and ammonia based cleaners may modify grout color.
• Do not use wax, oil-based, abrasive cleaners, or sealants.
• Agents that contain any dyes or colors are not recommended.
• Use rugs at entrances to prevent dirt and grit from being tracked onto the le ooring from out-
doors.
• Do not use steel wool pads, because loose steel parcles may create rust stains in the grout.
Ceramic Tile:
Ceramic le is resistant to germs and bacteria and it is also among the easiest of ooring materials
to clean. You can clean your ceramic le with a damp sponge mop. A soluon of 1/4 cup of white
vinegar to 2 gallons of water works best – allow me for drying. You can also sweep or vacuum.
Although ceramic le is by denion impervious, it is sll possible for its surface to discolor. The
following instrucons explain how to clean ceramic le surfaces.