Use and Care Guide
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PERGO
®
Portfolio
™
+ WetProtect
™
Laminate Floors Care and Repair
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Pergo
®
Portfolio
™
+ WetProtect
™
floors, like other fine furnishings in your home, require proper care to keep them
looking their best. When you follow our easy cleaning and maintenance instructions, you’ll find taking care of your
Pergo Portfolio + WetProtect floor a snap!
Regular Maintenance
The surface layer of Pergo Portfolio + WetProtect flooring is hard and compact, so dirt and dust do not adhere to it
easily. The following simple steps are usually all it takes to keep your floor clean.
For general cleaning, use a dust mop or vacuum with the correct hard surface attachment of your vacuum cleaner.
For heavier cleaning, occasionally wet mop with water only, using a well wrung out mop.
DO NOT pour liquid directly on floor or use an excessively wet mop that will puddle or leave moisture standing on
the floor. Occasional wet mopping is permitted for Pergo Portfolio + WetProtect only.
If needed, use a solution of 1 cup of vinegar per gallon of water OR 1/3 cup non-sudsing ammonia per gallon of water.
DO NOT use detergents, abrasive cleaners, soaps, waxes or polishes. There is never a need to wax or refinish your
Pergo Portfolio + WetProtect floor.
DO NOT use rotating beater bars, floor scrubbers, steamers, jet mops, buffers or similar products.
Protect the Floor
While Pergo Portfolio + WetProtect is remarkably durable, there is of course no such thing as an indestructible
flooring material. There are a few simple protective measures that are important to keep your floor looking new.
To protect your Pergo Portfolio + WetProtect floor from surface scratches, place walk-off area rugs or mats inside
any exterior doorway to collect small bits of gravel that may track in on shoes.
Use felt floor protectors on the legs of chairs, sofas, TV stands, tables and other easily movable furniture.
Replace plastic or metal casters on chairs with rubber wheels and lift rather than slide heavy objects across the floor.
Minor damage to a Pergo Portfolio + WetProtect plank can be easily repaired with color matched finishing putty,
such as Pergo Floor Restore
™
.
If the damaged area is larger than 1/4 of an inch, we recommend contacting a professional to replace an entire plank.
Spot Removal
Pergo Portfolio + WetProtect stain resistance means peace of mind for you and easy clean up. So, when the
inevitable happens, use the following guide for stain and spot removal:
For chocolate, grease, juice, cordials and wine — use lukewarm water and a non-abrasive cleaner (such as, ammonia
and water).
For tar, markers, crayon, lipstick, oil, shoe polish, ink, nail polish and cigarette burns — use acetone/nail polish
remover or denatured alcohol.
Note: Do not use acetone on wallbase or quarter round.
For candle wax and chewing gum — let harden and scrape carefully with a blunt plastic scraper.