Warranty

Residential Hardwood Flooring Care and Maintenance Recommendations
Mohawk Wood Floors require routine care and regular maintenance in order to maintain
the beauty of their appearance over time. The recommendations in this section are in
accordance with guidelines required to maintain the coverage of the limited warranties and
will prolong the life of the Mohawk Wood Floor.
Preventative Maintenance
• Use protective mats at all exterior entrances.
• Vacuum or sweep the floor regularly. Warning: Vacuums with a beater bar or power
rotary brush head can damage a wood floor and should never be used.
• Remove spills promptly using Mohawk Floor Care Essentials Hardwood Cleaner and a
clean white cloth.
• Use felt protectors under chairs and heavy pieces of furniture.
• Footwear should be periodically checked for wear. Spiked heels or shoes in need of
repair can severely damage hardwood floors.
• To help preserve the original look of your hardwood flooring, close window treatments
during hours of direct sunlight and minimize excessive lighting wherever possible.
• Keep your pets’ nails trimmed to prevent damage to the floor.
• Protect the floor when using a dolly for moving furniture or appliances. Never slide or
roll heavy furniture or appliances across the floor.
• Never wet or damp mop hardwood floors.
Regular Care
Mohawk Wood Floors are easy to care for and require no waxing. When the appearance of
the floor becomes dulled by the effects of soil, simply use Mohawk Floor Care Essentials
Hardwood Cleaner and a specialty terry cloth or microfiber flooring mop available from
most flooring retailers.
• Step One: Vacuum or sweep the floor to remove any particles that could scratch the
floor. Warning: Vacuums with a beater bar or power rotary brush head can damage a
floor and should never be used.
• Step Two: Apply Mohawk Floor Care Essentials Hardwood Cleaner directly to the
flooring mop, not the floor.
• Step Three: Use a back and forth motion with the mop. When the mop cover becomes
soiled, simply replace it with a clean one. Cleaning the floor with a soiled cover could
cause streaking. The covers are re-useable so simply throw the cover in the wash and
dry it as you would any towel.
o Never wet or damp mop hardwood floors. Water can cause damage to wood
flooring.
o Never use oil soaps, wax, liquid detergent or other household products to clean the
floor.
If the floor becomes scratched or dull, repairs can often be made using repair accessories.
Contact the installing flooring subcontractor for information.