Use And Care Manual

IVC Residential
Care & Maintenance Guide
Sheet Vinyl Flooring
This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis.
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IVC Residential Care & Maintenance Guide
Your IVC luxury fiberglass vinyl flooring will provide years of carefree use. You will find that it is not only beautiful, but
durable. It is also much easier to maintain than most other flooring products, thanks to its tough protective finish and
moisture resistance. It only takes a few simple care and maintenance steps to keep your IVC floor looking beautiful for
years to come.
To keep your floor clean, following these proper care and maintenance guidelines
• Sweep the floor regularly with a soft bristle broom to remove loose dirt.
• Wash the floor with non-abrasive, neutral PH floor cleaner.
• For everyday maintenance, a mop moistened with warm water will suffice.
• Spills should be cleaned up immediately.
• Ensure furniture legs have large surface, non-staining plastic floor protectors or non-staining felt pads. The protectors should be at least
one inch in diameter and rest flat on the floor. The heavier the item, the wider the floor protector should be. Replace small, narrow metal
or dome-shaped glides with smooth, flat glides that are in flat contact with the floor.
• Heavy furniture or appliances that are not moved often should be equipped with flat, non-staining composition furniture or cups of
appropriate size.
DO NOT USE the following on your vinyl flooring
• Soap based detergents
• Abrasive or mop and shine products
• Floor wax
• Vacuum cleaners with a rotating beater bar
• Ammonia or bleaches*
*For spot treatment, a diluted 1/10 solution of bleach/water is tolerable for stain removal.
NOTE: Always read the cautionary information on all cleaners prior to use!
IMPORTANT: Never push, pull or drag furniture, appliances or other items across the floor. When moving furniture or heavy items,
always lift and carry the items. Place hardboards between the flooring and object to move.