Use and Care Manual

• They should be constructed of an absorbent fiber with a breathable, non-staining back.
• Remember to routinely clean both sides of interior mats so they don’t become a secondary source of soil, and also
clean underneath to prevent soil and grit from becoming trapped and dulling the finish of the flooring.
• Do not use rubber mats, which may stain the floor or trap moisture underneath the mat.
Furniture
• Use non-staining felt or plastic floor protectors at least one inch in diameter under furniture and covering the part
resting on the flooring.
• Chair casters should be rubber, not plastic or metal. Chair pads should be used under chair casters.
• Routinely clean casters to remove grit.
• Lay plywood over the floor to avoid dents and gouges and use a furniture dolly when moving heavy appliances
and furniture.
Other Preventative Measures
• Keep pet nails trimmed to minimize scratches.
• Protect flooring from spiked heels, athletic shoes or shoes in need of repair.
• Routinely cleaning vacuum parts and periodically inspect for foreign objects.
• Close window treatments during hours of direct sunlight and minimize excessive lighting whenever possible
to protect floor.
• Exercise caution when placing area rugs over floors with radiant heating. Rugs may increase flooring
temperatures beyond recommended levels and void the warranty.
Routine Care
The amount of daily usage will determine how often cleaning is required.
Day To Day Cleaning
• Dust mop, sweep and/or vacuum the floor regularly to remove any particles that could scratch the floor.
• WARNING: Vacuums with a beater bar or power rotary brush head should never be used on wood products.
• Use vacuum tools designed for hard surfaces.
• Use a microfiber mop for dust mopping. Pay close attention to mop head. Once soiled, replace with a fresh one. Launder
soiled mop heads without fabric softener. Fabric softener residue may cause streaking on the floors.
Occasional Cleaning
• Never damp mop wood products unless covered by Wet Resistance Warranty. If flooring product allows,
occasionally damp mop with water only.
• Never wet mop wood products unless covered by Waterproof Warranty.
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If flooring product allows occasionally
wet mop with water only, using a well wrung-out mop.
• If needed, use 1 cup of vinegar per gallon of water OR 1/3 cup non-sudsing, ammonia per gallon of water.
• Never steam mop wood products.
• Flood mopping is never recommended since mop water may damage flooring and leave spots.
• Do not pour liquid directly on the floor or use an excessively wet mop.
• Do not allow liquid to puddle or leave moisture standing on the floor.
• Allow floor to dry completely before replacing interior mats.
Cleaning Spills
• Remove spills promptly. Do not allow topical moisture to remain on the floor.
• Immediately use an absorbent cloth to remove as much of the liquid as possible.