Use and Care Manual

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Cleaning Guidelines:
Armstrong
®
Ceiling Panels &
Suspension Systems Products
Efective December 2020
Cleaning Methods
A – A commercial vacuum system with 100-inches/HO vacuum capacity is recommended for removing dust particles. The vacuum system
cleaning atachment should be a 3" diameter wand with natural hair bristle. A HEPA vacuum filter is recommended to minimize air borne dust
during the cleaning process. Care must be taken while vacuuming to avoid excessive pressure. Use a bloting action to minimize potential loss
of surface texture.
B – Using a damp cloth or sponge with a mild detergent, wipe lightly on surface of board to remove dirt.
C – Use a mild household cleaner like fantastik
®
and a sot cloth. Before cleaning the grid, remove the ceiling panels to prevent cleaning solution or
dirt from geting on the panels.
D – Abrasive or strong chemical detergent should not be used. A mild detergent diluted in warm water, applied with a sot cloth, rinsed and finally
wiped of with a chamois will maintain the ceiling in good condition. Oily or stubborn stains, if not removed by washing, can be wiped with
products like fantastik
®
, but care is necessary to avoid afecting the gloss level of the paint finish.
E – Use a clean, dry, sot, white cloth to wipe of any dirt or greasy fingerprints. If this does not clean the panel, use a damp, clean, sot, white cloth
or sponge with a mild detergent to wipe the panel.
F – Use a feather duster or vacuum to remove dust from colored products (See note***).
G – Use a damp cloth, sponge, or sot-bristled brush with water and mild, clear detergent or disinfectant. Gently wipe or scrub the panel surface with
medium pressure. Lightly spray panels with a clear cleaning agent or clear disinfectant and wipe clean with a dry cloth.
H – Use a clean, dry, sot, white cloth to wipe of any dirt or greasy fingerprints. If this does not clean the panel, use a damp, clean, sot, white cloth.
– Where “mild, clear detergent” is referenced use a clear dishwashing liquid.
– Where “clear disinfectant” is referenced use sodium hypochlorite, isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or quaternary ammonium.
– For greasy stains use products like clear fantastik
®
*** We do not recommend the use of any cloth either wet or dry because using pressure (rubbing) to clean the finish will result in “burnishing” (or polishing) of the color,
which will appear like streaking because of the gloss level change.