Full Product Manual

July 2018 Floorworks® Page 7 of 10
Initial Cleaning (after installation)
Dust mop or vacuum the floor to remove dirt or grit.
Note: This is the single most important maintenance activity for preserving the appearance and performance of the floor
and is typically the most overlooked and omitted.
Wet mop the entire floor using a suitable neutral cleaning solution like Diversey Profi or similar. Allow the solution a dwell
time of approximately 5 minutes. Scrub the flooring using a suitable auto-scrubbing machine or floor scrubber (~ 175 RPM)
with a red pad. For small areas, a soft nylon broom and wet vacuum may also be used. Wet vacuum up the soiled
solution. Rinse with clean water. Remove using a wet vacuum, and allow the floor to dry.
Floor Finish
An acrylic floor finish can provide protection from wear, staining, and soil in addition to the desired gloss level especially for
medium to high traffic areas. Floor finishes are applied using the recommended mop and allowing the recommended drying
time between coats. In most cases, buffing the floor will maintain the gloss level. It is important when buffing that the floor
is thoroughly cleaned first.
When selecting floor finishes, use those recommended for solid vinyl floor tile. Suggestions are Mats Inc. Duo-Seal or
other suitable product like Diversey Carefree
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Matte Floor Finish. Apply 2-3 thin coats of a using a flat microfiber mop.
Allow drying time between each coat.
The frequency for re-applying the floor finish will vary based on the application, traffic, and end-user preferences. To
reapply, first, perform a “Deep Cleaning”.
Note: In certain types of applications it is possible to maintain Floorworks
®
products with a low gloss without the use of floor
finish. Light traffic areas or moderate traffic areas with cleaning and entrance mat programs are essential for a “non-coated”
system. A light buffing with a soft white pad will maintain a low gloss level.
Daily Cleaning
Dust mop or vacuum the floor to remove dirt or grit. Damp mop using a flat microfiber mop and Mats Inc. Duo-Clean or a
suitable neutral cleaning solution. Change the microfiber head as often as required and allow the floor to dry prior to use.
Large or heavily trafficked areas should use a suitable auto-scrubbing machine or floor scrubber (~ 175 RPM) with a red
pad and Mats Inc. Duo-Clean or a suitable neutral cleaning solution and allow the floor to dry prior to use.
Scrub and wet vacuum up the soiled solution. Rinse with clean water then wet vacuum it up and allow the floor to dry prior
to use.
Deep Cleaning
This may be required when your routine cleaning is not meeting your expectations. Dust mop or vacuum the floor to
remove dirt or grit.
Wet mop the entire floor using Mats Inc. Duo-Clean or a suitable neutral cleaning solution. Allow solution a dwell time of ~ 5
minutes. This should be performed using a suitable auto-scrubbing machine or floor scrubber (~ 175 RPM) with a red pad.
For small areas, a medium nylon broom and wet-vacuum may also be used.
Scrub and remove the soiled solution using a wet vacuum. Rinse with clean water then wet vacuum it up and allow the
floor to dry prior to use.
Additional Information
Do not use dust mops treated with oils or silicones, acetone, strong alkaline cleaning agents, scouring powder, strong
solvents, or abrasive cleaning pads, as these can damage the product.
Some materials are known to cause staining on vinyl floors. Typical examples include: asphalt and bitumen materials,
cardboard/hardboard (wet), fire treatment and maintenance materials used on carpets could transfer to vinyl flooring and
cause staining, dyes from printed literature or packaging, rubber-backed carpets and rubber mats, rubber furniture rests
and wheels, shoe soles not made from non-staining materials, heat degradation, some chemicals used in cleaners e.g.
pine oil.