Owner Manual

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04/2019
Maintenance
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D. Biological Contaminants
o Remove (scrape, blot) any excess soiling material. Apply CRI approved spotter with a brush then extract with a
portable extractor (US Products Triple Play Spotter, Bissell SpotBot).
o Ideally, spots and stains should be removed immediately. Some food dyes and liquids left on Kinetex are capable of
producing permanent stains. Without fail, all spots, spills gums and stains must be removed daily.
o Pretest all cleaning agents using a scrap piece of Kinetex or in an inconspicuous area. Allow the test area to dry. If
there is any color change, do not continue. Pretest until a safe and effective cleaning agent is obtained.
o Liquid spills ---- blot thoroughly with white cotton towel or use a ‘‘mini’’ extractor to remove spills. Wicking action may
cause soaked or untreated spills to recur during routine extraction cleaning.
o Dry stains ---- gently break up dry soil with a spoon followed by vacuuming. Moisten the area with a pre-tested
spotter. Gently agitate the area using a clean white towel. Repeat these steps until the spot is removed.
To Sanitize Kinetex:
Test for colorfastness in an inconspicuous area. Kinetex should be free of excessive soil before applying. Use dilute or
full strength as instructed by sanitizer. Apply at a rate of 2.5 oz per square foot. Sanitizer MUST come into contact with
contaminant to work. Allow to dwell for 10 minutes. Do not rinse! Use an extraction wand and dry stroke Kinetex to
remove excess moisture. Kinetex can air dry or fans may be used if floor needs to dry faster.
• For Applied Pattern Products
Recommended Sanitizers: Vital Oxide by Vital Solutions (www.vitaloxide.com) is a CRI approved and EPA
registered hospital sanitizer; effectively sanitizing Kinetex at 99.9% when used as directed. Alternative - 3%
hydrogen peroxide.
NOTE: BLEACH CANNOT BE USED TO SANITIZE APPLIED PATTERN KINETEX
PRODUCTS.
• For Non Applied Pattern Products
Recommended Sanitizers: Sanitize with a 5% bleach and 95% water solution. Alternatives - Vital Oxide
antimicrobial sanitizer or 3% hydrogen peroxide. Fully extract once the Kinetex is sanitized.
E. Scuff Marks
Scuff marks are not uncommon and may appear on Kinetex as with any floor covering. These can be caused from grease, oil
mud, dirt, shoe polish or friction from rubber soled shoes. The scuff marks may appear as dark brown or gray marks requiring
either the spot cleaning process as previously described or cleaning solvents to effectively remove. Brush the area using a soft
bristle hand brush, Whittaker Low Moisture trio dual brush machine or equivalent.