Use and Care Manual

MAINTENANCE
For additional information involving LifeTiles, please contact lifetiles@engineeredoors.com
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continue. Pretest until a safe and effective cleaning
agent is obtained.
• Liquid spills ---- blot thoroughly with white terry towel or
or microber cloth, or use a ‘‘mini’’ extractor to remove
spills. Wicking action may cause soaked or untreated
spills to recur during routine extraction cleaning.
• Dry stains ---- Some dry stains/solids require scraping
to break them loose, using a plastic tool that will not
damage the face. Next vacuum the loosened solids to
remove them. Moisten the area with a pre-tested spotter.
Gently agitate the area using a clean white terry towel
or microber cloth. Repeat these steps until the spot is
removed.
To Sanitize LifeTiles: Test for colorfastness in an
inconspicuous area. LifeTiles should be free of excessive soil
before applying. Use diluted 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! LifeTiles can air dry or
fans may be used if oor needs to dry faster.
Recommended Sanitizers: Sanitize with a 5% bleach and
95% water solution. Alternatives - Vital Oxide antimicrobial
sanitizer or 3% hydrogen peroxide. Fully extract once the
LifeTiles is sanitized.
E. Scuff Marks
Scuff marks are not uncommon and may appear on LifeTiles
as with any oor covering. These can be caused from
grease, oil, mud, dirt, shoe polish, dragging of heavy objects,
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. Brushing the area using a soft
bristle hand brush will generally remove the marks.
II. Restorative Maintenance
The nal part of a maintenance system is deep cleaning
using hot water extraction (HWE). This method of deep
cleaning equipment may be either truck mounted or portable.
Brands are Bane Clene, Tenant, US Products or any
machine which has erned the CRI Seal of Approval.
Begin the preparation process by rst thoroughly vacuuming,
followed by an application of an extraction pre-spray, allow
for specied dwell time; extract. For heavy soiling, agitate
applied pre-spray onto the LifeTiles prior to wet extraction.
Since LifeTiles is normally non-commercial applications, we
recommend seeking out a local professional resource for this
type of maintenance.
• Air movers will greatly reduce dry times
• HVAC should be in constant operation.
NOTE: DO NOT USE DRY COMPOUND CHEMISTRY
WITH LIFETILES.
Resource List
• Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration
Certication (IICRC) Referral System for Certied Firms,
800.835.4624, www.iicrc.org
• Vacuum Cleaners, Spot Cleaners and Cleaning Systems
that are laboratory tested and approved by the Carpet
and Rug Institute’s Seal of Approval, www.carpet-rug.org.
10/2019
Hot water extraction equipment
Bane Clene
®
Systems 800.428.9512 www.baneclene.com
Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning 800.243.6379 www.chemdry.com
Low moisture extraction equipment and chemistry
R.E. Whittaker Company 800.422.7686 www.whittakersystem.com