Use and Care Manual

Care & Maintenance Recommendations
Please see below maintenance information for TrafficMASTER™ InterLock:
Use doormats outside each entrance to your home to prevent dirt, sand, grit, and other
substances such as oil, asphalt and driveway sealer from being tracked onto your floor.
Use non-staining mats on your floor. DO NOT PUT RUBBER-BACKED, LATEX-BACKED
OR COCO FIBER MATS ON YOUR FLOOR because they will stain or damage the
surface.
To minimize potential staining from asphalt tracking, we suggest you use latex-based
driveway sealer on your driveway.
Close your curtains and blinds where extreme sunlight hits the floor. A combination of
heat and sunlight can cause most home furnishings fading, discoloration or thermal
expansion.
Support furniture with wide-bearing, non-staining floor protectors. The protectors
should be at least one inch in diameter, made of non-pigmented hard plastic, and rest
flat on the floor. Non-staining felt protectors are also acceptable. Casters with a
minimum ¾” flat surface width or floor protectors are recommended for all moveable
furniture. Make sure any metal protectors are rust-proof. Replace your narrow dome
furniture rests with wide-bearing ones.
If you need to move heavy furniture and/or appliances across the floor; always use
strips of wood or hardboard runways to protect the floor. Always use runways even if
you have an appliance dolly, or even if the heavy objects are equipped with wheels or
rollers.
Sweep your floor regularly (at least once per week).
Prevent stains by wiping up spills immediately.
Occasional mopping is recommended when dirt builds up and sweeping alone is not
sufficient. Using more than the recommended amount of cleaner may leave a dulling
film. Do not use soap or detergent products as they will leave a dulling film.
The overall stain resistance is excellent and most spills will wipe off quickly and easily
with a clean, white cloth. Removing certain substances may take a little extra effort, as
outlined in the chart below: