Warranty Guide

area for 30 minutes.
Caution: Lighter fluid is a flammable solvent. Carefully read and
follow cautionary information on label.
■ Wash the floor with Congoleum Bright ’N Easy No-Rinse Cleaner
or other suitable resilient floor cleaner. Be sure it is thoroughly dry
before applying polish.
■ Apply a minimum of two coats of Congoleum Bright ’N Easy Floor
Polish to seal and protect the floor.
Stains and Spills
Acids, Alkalis Fruit and Fruit Juices
Blood Grass
Catsup, Mustard Iodine, Mercurochrome
Cleaners, Strong Soaps Rust
†
Dye, Dye Markings Urine, Excrement
Food, Candy Vomit
Remedy
■ Scrub area with Congoleum Bright ’N Easy No-Rinse Cleaner full
strength.
■ Rub the area with a 10 to 1 dilution of water to liquid bleach.
■ Rub the area with isopropyl alcohol*.
† If rust stain does not respond, use lemon juice or a cream of
tartar solution.
Paint and Solvent Spills
Dry Cleaning Fluids Solvents
Lacquer Oil-Based Paints
Latex Paints Wood Stains
Nail Polish Varnish
Remedy
■ If substance is dry, gently peel it from the floor. (Avoid sharp
instruments that could scratch the floor.)
■ Scrub area with Congoleum Bright ’N Easy No-Rinse Cleaner.
■ Rub lightly with mineral spirits or paint thinner*.
Substances That Won’t Wipe Up
Adhesives Grease
Asphalt Candle Wax
Chewing Gum Tar
Oil
Remedy
■ Carefully remove excess with a dull kitchen knife.
■ Scrub area with Congoleum Bright ’N Easy No-Rinse Cleaner.
■ Rub lightly with mineral spirits, isopropyl alcohol* or lighter
fluid*.
Scuffs and Smudges
Rubber Heel Marks Scuffs
Shoe Polish Smudges
Remedy
■ Scrub area with Congoleum Bright ’N Easy No-Rinse Cleaner.
■ Rub lightly with isopropyl alcohol* or lighter fluid*.
Caution: Isopropyl alcohol, lighter fluid, mineral spirits and paint thinner are flammable solvents. Carefully read and follow cautionary
information on label. Keep traffic off treated area for 30 minutes.*
Follow the remedies in order. Unless instructed otherwise, use a clean, white cloth or towel with the recommended
liquids. Always rinse the affected area with clean water after treatment.
how to treat stains, spills and scuffs
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December 2011
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Regular Maintenance
■ Follow the general maintenance tips.
■ Apply additional coats of polish as needed.
Periodic Maintenance
■ Periodically, it will be necessary to remove polish buildup. Use
Congoleum Bright ’N Easy Polish Remover, following label instruc-
tions. Rinse well and allow to dry before re-applying polish.
■ Each time the polish is stripped, apply a minimum of two coats
of Congoleum Bright ’N Easy Floor Polish to reseal and protect
the floor.