Use And Care Manual

How to Treat Stains, Spills and Scuffs
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.
Stains and Spills
Acids, Alkalis Dye, Dye Markings Iodine, Mercurochrome
Blood Food, Candy Rust
†
Ketchup, Mustard Fruit and Fruit Juices Urine, Excrement
Cleaners, Strong Soaps Grass Vomit
Paint and Solvent Spills
Dry Cleaning Fluids Nail Polish Wood Stains
Lacquer Solvents Varnish
Latex Paints Oil-Based Paints
Substances That Won’t Wipe Up
Adhesives Oil Candle Wax
Asphalt Grease Tar
Chewing Gum
Scuffs and Smudges
Rubber Heel Marks Scuffs
Shoe Polish Smudges
Caution: Isopropyl alcohol, lighter uid, mineral spirits and paint thinner are ammable solvents. Carefully read and follow cautionary information
on label. Keep trafc off treated area for 30 minutes.*
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.
Remedy
• If substance is dry, gently peel it from the oor. (Avoid sharp instruments
that could scratch the oor.)
• Scrub area with Congoleum Bright ’N Easy No-Rinse Cleaner.
• Rub lightly with mineral spirits or paint thinner*.
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 uid*.
Remedy
• Scrub area with Congoleum Bright ’N Easy No-Rinse Cleaner.
• Rub lightly with isopropyl alcohol* or lighter uid*.
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Initial Residential Maintenance
After the oor has been installed and the adhesive has dried (48 hours),
initial maintenance MUST BE performed on your Alternatives, Choices or
CX Series oor. If these instructions are not followed, permanent staining
may occur.
• Sweep or vacuum the oor to remove loose dirt.
• If needed, after installation use lighter uid applied with a clean cloth
to remove scuff marks and adhesive residue. Keep trafc off treated
area for 30 minutes.
Caution: Lighter uid is a ammable solvent. Carefully read and
follow cautionary information on label.
• Wash the oor with Congoleum Bright ’N Easy No-Rinse Cleaner or
other suitable resilient oor 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 oor.
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 instructions. 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 oor.