Use and Care Guide

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 Remedy
Acids, alkalis • Scrub area with a vinyl cleaner full strength
Blood • Rub the area with a 10 to 1 dilution of water to liquid bleach
Catsup, Mustard • Rub the area with isopropyl alcohol
Cleaners, Strong Soaps • If rust stain does not respond, use lemon juice or a cream of tarter
Dye, Dye Markings solution
Food, Candy
Fruit and Fruit Juices
Grass
Iodine, Mercurochrome
Rust
Urine, Excrement
.
Paint and Solvent Spills Remedy
Dry Cleaning Fluids • If substance is dry, gently peel it from the floor.
Lacquer (Avoid sharp instruments that could scratch the floor.)
Latex Paint • Scrub area with non-abrasive cleaner suitable for vinyl flooring
Nail Polish • Rub lightly with odorless mineral spirits or paint thinner
Solvents
Oil-Based Paints
Wood Stains
Varnish
Substances that won’t wipe up Remedy
Adhesives • Carefully remove excess with a dull kitchen knife or fingernail
Asphalt • Scrub area with non-abrasive cleaner suitable for vinyl flooring
Chewing Gum • Rub lightly with odorless mineral spirits, isopropyl alcohol or
Oil lighter fluid
Grease
Candle Wax
Tar
Scuffs and Smudges Remedy
Rubber Heel Marks • Rub the scuff with fingertip, rubber will come right off (friction
Shoe Polish from the rubbing will remove rubber)
Scuffs • Scrub area with non-abrasive cleaner suitable for vinyl flooring
Smudges • Rub lightly with isopropyl alcohol or lighter fluid
Caution: Isopropyl alcohol, lighter fluid, odorless mineral spirits and paint thinner
are flammable solvents. Carefully read and follow cautionary information on label.
Keep traffic off treated area for 30 minutes.
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Note: Most grocery stores, discount stores, mass merchandisers and home
centers carry cleaners suitable for vinyl flooring.
HOW TO TREAT STAINS, SPILLS AND SCUFFS