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Maintenance
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Real Wood |
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A good rule of thumb is to vacuum and/or dust mop
weekly. A damp mop can be used for spills, and when necessary general
cleanup on floors which have non-waxed polyurethane or a similar surface
finish. When traffic areas of surface finishes begin to show significant
wear, screening, scuff sanding the finish surface and re-coating an
entire floor is the least involved choice for maintenance. If a floor is
waxed, occasional buffing helps renew the shine and remove scuff marks
that may appear in the wax coating. If the shine cannot be renewed in
heavily used lanes, occasionally re-waxing these areas may be necessary.
Intervals for completely re-waxing a floor may extend to a year or
longer when attention has been paid to proper care.
Wood and water don't mix. No matter what finish your wood floor has, we
recommend never pouring water on the floor. While a damp mop may be used
on polyurethane and other surface finishes in good condition, excessive
amounts of water seep between the boards and into small scratches
causing deterioration of finishes. A damp mop should only be damp to the
touch. It should be thoroughly wrung and not dripping. Wax-coated
finishes should NEVER be cleaned or maintained with water, not even a
damp mop. Water can cause a wax finish to be dull or leave water spots. |
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Laminate |
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Normal cleaning can be taken care
of with vacuuming.
A simple damp mopping is a good idea on an occasional basis. But
don't use soap, wax or polish since they will leave a film behind,
making the floor look greasy period.
Stains can be wiped away easily with a soft cloth and Laminate
Cleaner or de-naturated alcohol. Do not, however, scrub with steel
wool or any other coarse material.
As an added precaution, use felt pads under furniture legs, and pads
or plastic wheels under chair legs. Always use a doormat in the
front entrance as well. |
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Problem
Chocolate, Grease, Juice, Cordials, Wine |
Solution
Warm water and mild detergent |
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Tar, crayon, lipstick, shoe
polish, ink, carbon, nail polish or cigarettes |
Methylated spirit, accetone or household solvent |
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Candle wax and chewing gum |
Allow them harden, then carefully
scrape them off |
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Decorative Vinyl |
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Do... |
Do not... |
Use quality fibre mats at entrances
to minimise dirt and grit being brought in from outside. (Warning:
Avoid rubber-backed mats as some types can cause permanent floor
discolouration.)
Use protective pads under furniture legs to prevent fine
scratches.
Use load-bearing castors to prevent indentation from heavy items
of furniture.
Mop up spillages as soon as possible to prevent spots becoming
stains. Use of the Dim Glow floor protector should ensure better
protection from most substances |
Slide or drag appliances or furniture across
the floor.
Allow cigarettes or other hot items to come into contact with the
floor, as they can cause permanent damage.
Apply thick coatings of Dim Glow floor protector. Two thin is sufficient.
Some cleaning products
contain agents that can damage the floor.
Allow silicone-based products such as furniture polish or glass
cleaner to come into contact with the floor. These can make the
floor very slippery.
Allow rubber backed mats or rubber footed furniture to come into
contact with the floor. Permanent discolouration may occur.
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Carpet
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The more care you take of your
carpet, the longer it will look good and the longer it will last.
Vacuum your carpet regularly and certainly at least once a week.
Indeed, heavy traffic areas should be vacuumed daily.
Many new carpets fluff initially. Dont panic this is perfectly
normal! Indeed, with a new carpet you should vacuum it daily.
Remember that you do need to look after your vacuum cleaner as well.
Belts and brushes or beater bars need to be in good condition and
correctly adjusted for height, most importantly, filters and dust
bags need to be emptied regularly.
As to what vacuum cleaner to use, for cut pile carpets, an upright
with a beater bar brush is recommended or cylinder vacuums with a
turbo head attachment. For loop pile carpets, a suction only cleaner
is preferred.
Vacuum cleaners are now available that incorporate high levels of
exhaust air filtration, such as HEPA filters. We strongly recommend
these
if you have a respiratory condition.
For further information click here |
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Marmoleum |
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Marmoleum has a smooth, strong
protective finish that makes cleaning and maintenance very simple. Dry
dust wiping is a fast and easy way to keep your floor free from loose dirt
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Cushion Floor
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Cushion floor can be
cleaned using a mild solution of neutral detergent in warm
water. Abrasive cleaning agents, or those which claim to
need no rinsing, should not be used |
Rugs
| For day to day cleaning, a light vacuuming will do an excellent job
of removing surface dirt. A natural enemy of your rug is the moth,
and it is advisable to use your vacuum attachments to reach under
furniture for protection. Moths like natural fibres and prefer
dark places, and so to help protect against moth, and also colour fading
from bright sun light, the rug should be lifted and turned especially if
any part is under furniture. When arranging your furniture it is
wise to have some form of protection under the legs to prevent the
carpet fibres from being crushed. Avoid sharp castors or narrow
legs and move furniture round from time to time. Never lay an
oriental rug on a damp floor as the wet can cause rot and always seeks
professional help if the rug needs cleaning. If it is necessary to
store a rug for any length of time, take care to pack it with moth
repellent. |
Matting
| If matting is loose it can easily be lifted, taken outside and
brushed or beaten to remove dirt. If it is fixed in situ vacuum
cleaning as thoroughly and regularly as possible is best. Man made
fibres can be cleaned by washing methods, natural fibre such as coir
should not be cleaned in this way. |
Window Decor
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Professional dry
cleaning is always recommended for curtain materials. Blinds are
easily vacuumed or dusted, washing is possible with most blind materials
given normal care and attention. |
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