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Empire Carpet Installation

Cleaning Your Empire Flooring - Vinyl


Recommended “To Do’s”


Ensure that all cleaning recommendations that involve odorless mineral spirits and isopropyl alcohol are carefully followed, due to the flammability of the solvents.

Keep traffic clear of any cleaned or treated areas for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Recommended “Not To Do”


Wash the floor with an abrasive cleaner. Avoid using the following: soap-based detergents, abrasive or mop-shine products, ammonias, bleaches and vacuums with rotating beater bars.

Other Care Information


The following are recommended options for addressing various Vinyl cleaning challenges.

Stains & Spills

Option #1 - Clean the area with a designated Vinyl Flooring cleaner.
Option #2 - Rub the area with isopropyl alcohol.
Option #3 - For rust stains, use lemon juice or a cream of tarter solution.

Paint & Solvent Spills

Option #1 - Clean the area with a designated Vinyl Flooring cleaner.
Option #2 - Rub the area lightly with odorless mineral spirits or paint thinner.

Substances That Will Not Wipe Off (ex: Candle Wax, Adhesives, Chewing Gum)

Option #1 - Remove any excess substance with your fingernail.
Option #2 - Clean the area with a designated Vinyl Flooring cleaner.
Option #3 - Rub the area lightly with odorless mineral spirits or isopropyl alcohol.

Scuff & Smudges

Option #1 - Rub the area with your fingertip or an eraser.
Option #2 - Clean the area with a designated Vinyl Flooring cleaner.
Option #3 - Rub the area lightly with odorless mineral spirits or isopropyl alcohol.