Maintenance & Care

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Light Commercial Laminate Flooring | MAINTENANCE

• Use felt protectors under heavy pieces of furniture and chairs.

• Use protective mats at all exterior entrances. Do not use mats or area rug cushions that are constructed of rubber or PVC.

Use urethane-backed products.

• Replace hard plastic or metal casters or wheels on furniture with soft rubber casters, or use a protective mat

under the casters.

• Protect your oor when using a dolly for moving furniture or appliances. Never slide or roll heavy furniture or appliances

across the oor.

• Spiked heels or shoes in need of heel repair can severely damage your oor.

• Use protective window coverings to protect oors from excessive heat during periods of direct sunlight.

III. Cleaning Solutions for Spills and Stains

Remove stubborn stains carefully with acetone-based ngernail polish remover. Never use scouring products such as steel wool,

abrasive cleaners or scouring powder, as they will scratch the oor.

SPILL CLEANING SOLUTION

Grease, Juice, Wine, Mustard, Coffee, Tea, Milk

3 parts water & 1 part ammonia, OR,

3 parts water & 1 part vinegar

Crayon, Asphalt, Nail Polish, Paint, Lipstick,

Ball Point Pen Ink, Laundry Marker Ink

Denatured alcohol or acetone (nail polish remover);

then, water & an alcohol-based, soap-free,

non-abrasive household cleaner (like Windex)

Gum, Candle Wax Allow to harden; then gently scrape free with a rubber scraper

IV. Corrective Cleaning Procedures

The use of oor cleaning agents not specically recommended by Mohawk can cause oors to yellow, attract more soil, develop a

haze and may even create a slip hazard.

To remove residues from improper cleaning agents, we recommend the following:

In a clean spray bottle, mix 1 part non-sudsing household ammonia to 3 parts distilled water. Mist the solution onto a clean terry

cloth, cotton, or micro-ber mop (never apply any solution directly to the oor). It may take several cleanings, but this will remove

residues left behind by other cleaners. Launder the terry cloth, cotton or micro-ber mop head between cleanings.

Avoid using detergents that contain fabric softener and do not add fabric softener during the rinse cycle. This will prevent residues

from being redeposited on to the oor the next time you use the mop head. This solution will not harm the surface of your

Mohawk oor.