Use and Care Guide

Residential Hardwood Flooring Care and Maintenance Recommendations
allen + roth™ 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 allen + roth™ 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 a Hardwood Flooring 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
allen + roth™ 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 a Hardwood
Flooring 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 the Hardwood Flooring 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 your installing flooring subcontractor for information.