Vinyl Care and Cleaning

To keep the lasting shine and fresh feel of your investment for as long as possible, we recommend that you...

DO

• Wipe up spills as soon as possible.
• Wash your floor occasionally with a  no-rinse floor cleaner.
• Use floor stripper and cleaner for heavy duty cleaning.
• Use polish to return your floor's original shine if it begins to dull over time.

DON'T

• Use detergents, abrasive cleaners or "mop and shine" products - they may leave a dull film on your floor.
• Use paste wax or solvent-based polishes.
• Use a beater bar when vacuuming because it can visibly damage the floor surface.
• Use highly abrasive scrubbing tools.

PROACTIVE PROTECTION FOR YOUR FLOOR

•When moving appliances or heavy furniture, lay a plywood panel on your floor and "walk" the item across it. This protects your floor from scuffing and tears.
• Use floor protectors on furniture to reduce indentation. As a general rule of thumb, the heavier the item, the wider the floor protector needed.
• Be careful with rolling casters. They can damage the floor. Therefore, we do not recommend them. If you choose to use them, the double wheel type are the best option.
• Place a walk-off mat at outside entrances to reduce the amount of dirt brought into your home. We do not recommend the use of rubber- or latex-backed mats because the chemical (antioxidant) used to keep the backing from becoming brittle can permanently stain your floor. We suggest a nonstaining vinyl-backed mat or a woven rug that is colorfast. Most of these products are identified "colorfast" by the manufacturer. 

IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION

• For 8 hours after seam application, protect the sealed seams on your flooring. This will ensure the proper seam bond. If your seams are disturbed before they're dry, permanent damage may result.
• Maintain room temperature at 65 degrees Fahrenheit for 48 hours after installation is completed. This assures proper curing, setting and bonding of products.
• Use a damp sponge, cloth, or mop to wipe off the manufactures logo number printed on the face of the floor. Be careful not to wipe across any seams.
• The adhesive under your floor needs time to thoroughly dry after installation. Therefore we recommend that you do not scrub or wash your floor for five days.


STAIN REMOVAL

Crayon

• Rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
• Scrub the area with floor stripper and cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
Lipstick
• Rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
• If stain is still visible, rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
• Scrub the area with floor stripper and cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
Grape Juice/Wine
• Scrub the area with floor stripper and cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
Mercurochrome/Merthiolate
• Scrub the area with floor stripper and cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
Mustard**
• ** These stains may not be entirely removable from vinyl no-wax floors.
• Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning® Floor Stripper and Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
Pen Ink**
• ** These stains may not be entirely removable from vinyl no-wax floors.
• Rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
• If stain is still visible, rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
• Scrub the area withfloor stripper and cleaner and a non-abrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.

Permanent Marker**

• ** These stains may not be entirely removable from vinyl no-wax floors.
• Rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
• If stain still shows, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone (follow use instructions on label) on a clean white cloth.
• If stain still shows, rub the area with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
• Scrub the area with floor stripper and cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
Asphalt Driveway Sealer/Shoe Polish**
• ** These stains may not be entirely removable from vinyl no-wax floors.
• Rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
• If stain still shows, rub the area with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
• Scrub the area with floor stripper and cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.

Hair Dye

• Rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
• If stain still shows, use mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
• If stain still shows, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone (follow use instructions on label) on a clean white cloth.
• Scrub the area with floor stripper and cleaner and a non-abrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.

Paint/Varnish

• If paint stain is wet, wipe up the stain with water on a clean white cloth.
• If paint stain is dry, carefully scrape residue with a thin spatula.
• If stain still shows, rub the area with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
• If stain still shows, use mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable please follow instructions on label.)
• If stain still shows, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone (follow use instructions on label) on a clean white cloth.
• Scrub the area with floor stripper and cleanerand a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.

Nail Polish

• Very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone (follow use instructions on label) on a clean white cloth. Rust
• Apply floor stripper and cleaner to the stain and let it stand for five minutes. Scrub vigorously with a stiff-bristle brush or nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, wipe, rinse, and let dry.
• If traces remain, rub with a soft cloth dipped in a solution of oxalic acid and water (1 part acid to 10 parts water).
• NOTE: Please follow instructions and cautions on label, as oxalic acid is poisonous.

Cigarette Burns

• The procedure depends on the exact construction of your floor. Consult your retailer.
Black Heel Marks
• Scrub the area with Afloor stripper and cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
• If stain still shows, rub the area with a non abrasive cleaner.
• If stain still shows, rub the area with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth. (*May be combustible/flammable; please follow instructions on label).