Use and Care Guide
Hair Dye
• Rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean, white cloth.
• If stain is still visible, rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean, white cloth.
• If stain still shows, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover* containing acetone (follow use
instructions on label) on a clean, white cloth.
• Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner** and a nonabrasive white
scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
Paint/Varnish
• If paint stain is wet, wipe up the stain with water on a clean, white cloth.
• If paint is dry, carefully scrape residue with a thin spatula.
• If stain is still visible, rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean, white cloth.
• If stain is still visible, rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean, white cloth.
• If stain still shows, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover* containing acetone (follow use
instructions on label) on a clean, white cloth.
• Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner** and a nonabrasive white
scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
Nail Polish
• Very carefully wipe stain with fingernail polish remover* containing acetone on a clean, white cloth.
Rust
• Apply Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner** to the stain and let it stand for five minutes.
Scrub vigorously with a stiff-bristle brush or nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, wipe, rinse, and let dry.
• If traces remain, rub with a soft white cloth dipped in a solution of oxalic acid and water (1 part acid to 10
parts water). NOTE: Please follow instructions and cautions on label as oxalic acid is poisonous.
Cigarette Burns
• The procedure depends on the exact construction of your floor. Consult your retailer.
Black Heel Marks
• Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner** and a nonabrasive white
scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label
• If stain still show, rub the area with a nonabrasive cleaner.
• If stain still show, rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean, white cloth
*May be combustible/flammable; please follow instructions on label.
**WARNING – Eye and Skin Irritant
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