Use And Care Manual

MOHAWK Residential Installation Guide - LVT Glue
Mohawk LVT Care & Maintenance Guide - Residential
Your Mohawk LVT flooring will provide years of carefree use. You will find that it is not only beautiful, but durable. It is also
much easier to maintain than most other flooring products, thanks to its tough protective finish and moisture resistance. It only
takes a few simple care and maintenance steps to keep your floor looking beautiful for years to come.
Residential Care & Maintenance Guidelines
To help protect and keep your floor clean, following these proper care and maintenance guidelines:
Preventative Maintenance:
• Prevent indentations and scratches by the use of non-staining floor protectors on the legs of chairs, appliances and
all heavy furniture. Floor protectors should be at least one inch in diameter.
• Do not flood floor or subject to standing water.
• Protect your floor from tracked-in dirt by using mats at all outside entrances. Mats should have a non-rubberized
backing and be marked as non-staining.
• Avoid tracking-in tar or asphalt from driveways.
• Avoid high heel shoes on your floor as they can cause permanent indentations.
• Protect your floors against burns. Burns from cigarettes, matches or other extremely hot items can cause permanent
damage.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight for prolonged periods, as this can cause discoloration.
Cleaning & Maintenance:
• Spills should be cleaned up immediately.
• Use a damp mop to remove loose dirt.
• Wash the floor with non-abrasive, neutral pH floor cleaner.
• Thoroughly rinse the entire floor with fresh, clean water. Remove rinse water and allow the floor to dry completely.
• A residential steam mop may be used for WetProtect Luxury Vinyl products only, provided the steam is applied to a microfi ber pad
and not applied directly to the floor. Make sure to set the temperature of the steam mop to the appropriate setting for vinyl floors, or to
the lowest setting. Steam mop in the length
direction of the planks only.
DO NOT use the following on your Mohawk LVT floor:
• Soap based detergents
• Abrasive or mop-and-shine products
• Floor wax
• Ammonia
• Vacuum cleaner with a rotating beater bar
*For spot treatment, a diluted 10/1 solution of water/liquid bleach is tolerable for stain removal.
Always read the cautionary information on all cleaners prior to use.
IMPORTANT: Never push, pull or drag furniture, appliances or other items across the floor. When moving furniture or heavy
items, always lift and carry the items. Place hardboards between the flooring and object to move.