Recommended “Do’s”:
· Use a damp cloth to blot spills and spots as soon as they occur. For tough spots, such as oil, paint, markers, lipstick, ink, tar, or cigarette marks, it is recommended that you use acetone/nail polish remover. Put the remover on a clean white cloth to apply, then wipe the spot after application with a damp cloth. You should always avoid allowing liquids to stand on your floor
· Sweep, dust or vacuum the floor regularly with the hard floor attachment on your vacuum (not the beater bar) to prevent the accumulation of dirt and grit. Accumulated dirt and grit can potentially scratch or dull the floor’s finish
· Occasionally wipe the floor with a damp mop or cloth
· Periodically clean the floor with cleaning products made specifically for hardwood floor care
Recommended “Don’ts”:
· Use oil-based, wax, polish, or strongly ammoniated or abrasive cleaners
· Use steel wool or scouring powder. It is recommended that you always avoid allowing liquids to stand on your floor
· Wash or wet mop the floor with soap, water, oil-soap detergent, or any other liquid cleaning products. This can potentially cause swelling, warping, delamination, and joint-line separation, potentially voiding the product’s warranty
· Use any type of buffing machine, which can potentially scratch the flooring
Other care instructions:
· For tough substances that may stick to your floor, such as candle wax or chewing gum, harden the spot with ice and then gently scrape the substance off with a plastic scraper (wipe with a lightly dampened cloth after scraping)
· For tough stains you may need to use a heavy duty stain remover made specifically for hardwood floors
· For bamboo flooring (available only in select markets), cleaning agents that are specially formulated for bamboo can be used
· Always remember to follow the product manufacturer’s directions for use
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