Use and Care Manual

MAINTENANCE
For additional information involving LifeTiles, please contact lifetiles@engineeredoors.com
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We believe that clean oors are important. Therefore, it is
the intent of this document to provide information that will
keep your LifeTiles
®
textile composite ooring looking its
best.
A higher overall appearance level is best achieved by a
scheduled approach to maintenance.
The maintenance of your LifeTiles textile composite ooring
is not complicated. There are only two ooring maintenance
categories: Routine and Restorative. Each category is
dependent upon the other.
Maintaining of your LifeTiles is the key to protecting your
investment and keeping your oor looking great now and for
the future. For additional maintenance questions, please
contact lifetiles@engineeredoors.com
I. Routine Maintenance
A. Vacuuming or blowing
The most important component in any oor covering
maintenance program is vacuuming for removal of
particulate granular and silica soil particles. The
manufacturer recommends upright vacuums with HEPA
ltration and rotating brush bars: Hoover® WindTunnel®,
Dyson®, Oreck, Windsor, Sanitaire or any other upright
model with brush bar. We recommend a unit that has
earned the CRI Seal of Approval. Slow overlapping passes
with a proper vacuum used frequently removes dry gritty
soil that accumulates, therefore preventing diminished
aesthetic quality of the ooring. Also, soil accumulation is
capable of abrading face bers. Use of a high velocity
blower is effective as an interim method of removing
topical contamination.
Perform routine maintenance on an as needed basis.
B. Spot removal
Thoroughly vacuum all loose soil. Next, for general or light
spot removal, use a commercial carpet / fabric cleaner (
Whittaker Crystal Dry®, Spot Shot®, Whittaker Oil and
Grease Spot Remover, Chem-Dry or any spotter which
has earned the CRI Seal of Approval). Use a white terry
towel, microber cloth or soft bristle brush, agitate, blot and
rinse by using water and damp towel or ‘‘mini’’ extractor
(US Products Triple Play Spotter or Bissell SpotBot) to
thoroughly rinse.
Note: Should there be a situation that involves damage
to the tile(s) such as frequent oil leakage onto the garage
oor, we recommend the use of protection such as
a rubber mat over LifeTiles. Should LifeTiles become
contaminated due to frequent introduction of oil
or any other cause, replacing of the affected area is
simple. First remove the tile(s) by simply pulling them up.
We recommend that attic stock be ordered, and therefore
left with the consumer. Using attic stock, rst remove the
protective lm from the back side of the tile. Pay attention
to the tile’s arrow direction. Then reposition the new tile
in the same space and conguration that the damaged
one was removed from. No oor prep is required.
C. Stain Removal
Should a spot persist after proper application of
previously referenced spotters used as directed, then
professional grade specialty spotters may be required.
For removal of: paint, oil, adhesive or grease stain, use
a volatile solvent spotter such as Spot Shot, Oops
®
or
Goof Off™. DO NOT POUR THESE CLEANING AGENTS
DIRECTLY ONTO THE LIFETILES, instead pour them onto
a clean white terry towel or microber cloth, then agitate
onto the LifeTiles. Finally, follow spot cleaning process
above in order to remove residue.
D. Biological Contaminants
• 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).
• Ideally, spots and stains should be removed
immediately. Some food dyes, oil and liquids left on
LifeTiles are capable of producing permanent stains.
Without fail, all spots, spills, gums and stains must be
removed frequently.
• Pretest all cleaning agents using a scrap piece of
LifeTiles or in an inconspicuous area. Allow the test
area to dry. If there is any color change, do not
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NOTE: DO NOT USE DRY COMPOUND CHEMISTRY WITH LIFETILES.