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Floor Care
With every floor we sell, we try to make sure you receive
a copy of the manufacturer's recommended Floor Care Guide. It is always
best if you follow the manufacturer's recommended floor care and maintenance
guidelines. If you have misplaced your copy please feel free to contact
us about obtaining another.
If you are in immediate need of floor care recommendations
please select the floor type from the box provided. This will give you
some good general floor care procedures to help protect your flooring investment.
For specific questions please feel free to contact
us.
We carry the manufacturer's maintenance products so you can
be sure when shopping with us to get the right floor care product for your
new floor.
So why not stop in and let our friendly, knowledgeable sales
staff help you protect your flooring investment.
Carpet Care
Carpet Stain Removal
Treatment
of the affected area should begin immediately upon discovery. The more
time that elapses before treatment, the more difficult a stain will be
to remove.
First scrape the food spill gently with a spoon or dull knife,
removing as much as possible.
Always work from outer edge of the stain towards the center
to avoid spreading. Blot, do not rub or scrub, as the carpet may
fuzz.
When using a mild detergent, use a clear, non-bleach laundry
detergent. Do not use cloudy detergents as they can leave a sticky residue.
Use only 1/4 teaspoon of detergent to 32 ounces of water. Follow detergent
cleaning with clear water rinsing and then blot dry as much as possible.
For any stain removal, use a white cloth or paper towel for
cleanup.
Vacuum Regularly
Most dirt, and even dust, takes the form of hard particles.
When left in the carpet these gritty, sharp particles abrade the pile of
the carpet. Regular vacuuming not only prolongs the life of the carpet,
but will enhance its appearance as well. Most soiling in carpet is of the
dry, particle type which can be removed with a vacuum cleaner.
Vacuum high traffic lanes daily, medium to high traffic areas
twice weekly, and the entire house at least once a week.
Use a vacuum with a rotating brush or beater bar. Change
the bags often and check the beater bars for burs and gouges so as not
to damage the surface of the carpet. Some thick loop pile carpets will
fuzz if a rotating brush vacuum is used. In this case we recommend a suction
vacuum only.
Preventive Maintenance
The use of mats or runners at all home entrances and on uncarpeted
areas adjacent to carpet will reduce soil and moisture in traffic areas.
Clean mats and any other rugs placed over carpet regularly.
The use of furniture coasters to distribute the weight of
heavy items is also recommended, especially for furniture with wheels.
Take care when moving furniture with wheels by putting a protective barrier
between the wheels and the carpet.
To extend the beauty of your carpeting, close drapes or blinds
during hours of direct sunlight.
Exercise extreme caution with all bleaches, tile cleaners,
mildew removers, oven cleaners, drain openers and plant food. They are
strong chemicals that can permanently discolor or dissolve carpet fibers.
Cleaning Recommendations
Even with regular vacuuming, soil particles and oily dirt
will cling to the carpet fibers. With foot traffic these particles and
oily dirt are driven deep into the carpet. We recommend professional hot
water extraction every 18 to 24 months. Periodic cleaning, using the hot
water extraction method performed by a professional cleaner, will refresh
carpet appearance.
The most used areas, such as entrances, doorways, traffic
lanes, and in front of chairs will collect dirt faster than other areas.
Clean these areas as they begin to show soil. This will stop dirt from
spreading, and will extend the time between professional cleaning.
We carry the manufacturer's recommended maintenance products
so you can be sure when shopping with us to get the right floor care product
for your new floor. So why not stop in and let our friendly, knowledgeable
sales staff help you protect your flooring investment.
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Hardwood Floor Care
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Vacuum
Regularly - Small stones, mud and gritty dirt tracked in from
outside can play havoc on the wood floors finish. To help combat
this, place long bristle welcome mats at all outside entrances
for people to wipe their feet on before walking onto the floors.
Also, vacuum using a soft bristle brush attachment.
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Use
the Proper Chair Glides - Narrow wheels, sharp wooden legs
or metal furniture legs can scratch and dent hardwood floors. Any
furniture that rests directly on top of a hardwood floor should
have felt protectors, or furniture coasters under all it's feet. For
extremely heavy objects such as a piano, use wide, non-staining
rubber cups. Purchasing floor protectors is cheap insurance for
protecting your hardwood floor investment.
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Protect
from Direct Sunlight - your wood floor may change color or
fade due to exposure to direct sunlight. The sun's UV rays accelerates
the oxidation and aging of wood so periodically rearranging your
furniture and closing the curtains during intense periods of sunlight
can help avoid the problem.
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Don't
Use Oil Soaps - There are many over the counter oil-based soaps
and wax based cleaning products that may damage or dull the finish
of your wood floor. The best suggestion is to only use the manufacturers
recommended cleaning products on your hardwood flooring.
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Never
Wax a Urethane Wood Finish - If your hardwood floor has a polyurethane
finish never use a paste wax on the floor's surface. A paste wax
may form a sticky film on your floor and allow tracked in dirt
to stick to your wood finish. Polyurethane finishes will not adhere
to any wax and adding a fresh coat of polyurethane to your floor
will be very difficult.
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Trim
Pet's Claws - Pet's claws may scratch you floors finish. Regularly
trim dog's claws to help reduce scratching your floor's finish.
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Wipe
Spills Immediately - when accidents happen and some liquid
gets spilled on your hardwood floor, you should use a slightly
damp white cloth, or paper towel to immediately clean up and dry
the affected area. For more difficult spots, follow the manufacturer's
recommended cleaning procedures.
Laminate Floor Care
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Vacuum Regularly -
vacuum using a soft bristle brush attachment. Place long bristle
welcome mats at all outside entrances for people to wipe their feet
on before walking on your floors.
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Light Damp Mop -
most laminate floors may be lightly damp mopped when needed. Avoid
standing water as this may cause the seams between the planks to
peak.
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Use the Proper
Chair Glides - Narrow wheels, sharp wooden legs or metal furniture
legs can scratch your floors. Any furniture that rests directly
on top of a laminate floor should have floor protectors, or wide
furniture coasters under all feet.
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Don't Use Oil
Soaps - There are many over the counter oil-based soaps that
will leave a dull finish when used for cleaning your floor.
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Trim Pet's Claws
Regularly - Even though laminate floors are durable, pet's
claws may scratch the surface if they are not trimmed regularly.
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Never Wax a Laminate
Floor - laminate floors have a very dense surface and floor
waxes will not stick to the surface.
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Wipe Spills Immediately -
when liquids get spilled on your laminate floor use a slightly damp
white cloth, or paper towel to immediately blot up and dry the affected
area. For more difficult spots, follow the manufacturer's recommended
cleaning procedures.
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Follow the manufacturer's
recommendations - the best suggestion is to only use the manufacturers
recommended cleaning products on your floor.
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Vinyl Floor Care
Whenever
possible, place a non-staining doormat outside each entrance to your
home to prevent dirt, sand, grit, and other substances such as oil, asphalt,
and driveway sealer from being tracked onto your floor. Do not use latex-backed,
rubber-backed or coco-fiber mats on your vinyl floor.
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Sweep your vinyl
floor regularly (at least once a week).
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Vinyl manufacturers
recommend the use of latex-based driveway sealers to minimize the
potential staining from asphalt sealer tracking.
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To avoid sunlight
causing your floor to fade or discolor you should always close your
curtains or blinds where extreme sunlight hits the floor.
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Replace all narrow
furniture rests with wide-bearing ones. Support furniture with wide-bearing,
non-staining floor protectors. It is recommended that all furniture
protectors be at least one inch in diameter, made of non-pigmented,
hard plastic, and rest flat on the floor. Non-staining felt protectors
are also acceptable. Casters with a minimum 3/4" flat surface
width or floor protectors are recommended for all moveable furniture.
Metal floor protectors are generally not recommended.
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Always use strips
of 1/4" plywood or sheets of underlayment as runways to protect
the floor if you need to move heavy objects, such as your refrigerator,
across your vinyl floor. Runways should always be used even with
furniture dollies, or even if the heavy objects are equipped with
wheels or rollers.
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Wipe up spills immediately
to help prevent stains. The longer a stain sits the tougher it will
be to remove from the surface.
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To prevent dirt build
up occasionally mop your floor with the manufacturer's recommended
floor cleaner. Follow the instructions on the bottle and do not over
mix or your cleaning solution may leave a dulling film. Avoid soaps,
cleaning powders and detergent products as they will leave a dulling
film. Although the no-rinse cleaners do not need rinsing, rinsing
will provide the better shine. If you do notice a dulling film after
cleaning the floor, try a thorough rinse with warm, clean water.
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To restore the hi-gloss
on a urethane vinyl floor most manufacturer's recommend the use of
a polish. Do not use paste wax and do not try to buff a urethane
vinyl floor. Be sure the floor is thoroughly clean and completely
dry before applying the manufacturer's recommended floor polish.
(If all the dirt is not removed prior to applying the polish the
dirt will become trapped underneath.)
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Vinyl floors can
become slippery when wet. Use extreme caution when walking on a wet
floor.
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Some of the newer
vinyl floors have a low-gloss finish and the use of a floor polish
may make the floor shiny.
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It may be necessary
after several applications of polish to strip the entire floor and
reapply a new coat of polish. This may also be necessary for excessive
dirt and grime build-up. Use the manufacturer's recommended heavy
duty floor cleaner and stripper product. Once the floor is thoroughly
cleaned, rinse, dry, and then apply a new coat of polish. High traffic
areas may require more than one application of polish. Allow polish
to dry "tack-free" between coats.
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Ceramic Tile Care
Although
glazed ceramic tile requires less floor care than most of the other flooring
types, there are things you need to do to maintain the beauty of the
ceramic tile floor.
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Wash Regularly -
Wash the floor regularly to remove any dirt or grit. Use a mild,
diluted detergent solution, such as Mr. Clean or Spic & Span.
If in doubt, call us to get the tile manufacturer's cleaning recommendations.
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Vacuum Regularly -
Sweep, or vacuum your glazed tile regularly.
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Avoid Ammonia-based
Cleaners - ammonia-based cleaners may discolor some types of
colored grout.
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Always Rinse -
After washing with a mild detergent you should thoroughly rinse the
floor with clean, warm water.
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Never Wax a Tile -
The glazed ceramic finish should never be waxed.
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Wipe Spills Immediately -
If some liquid gets spilled on the floor you may use an all-purpose
cleaner like Fantastic, or Top Job to clean up the affected area.
This will help the grout joints from becoming discolored from spills
(Non-epoxy grout joints should be treated with a silicone sealer
twice a year to ensure stain protection.)
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