Vinyl Plank Flooring Care and Maintenance Guide Congratulations on the purchase of your National Tiles Vinyl Plank Flooring. To keep your new floor looking great for years to come, follow these simple care and maintenance guidelines.
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Vacuum, sweep or dust mop the floor to remove any grit or loose dirt which could scratch the floor.
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Never use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, steel wool or scouring powder on your vinyl flooring as they will scratch and dull the finish.
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Mop the floor using a slightly damp mop and a soap-free, non-abrasive cleaner, removing any marks, footprints or dirt.
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Never use soap based detergents which can leave a dull finish on the floor.
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Stubborn stains and scuff may be removed using a diluted rubbing alcohol.
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Never slide or drag furniture items across the floor.
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Use non silicon/rubber floor protection under all furniture legs and other heavy objects.
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Avoid wearing spiked heels or sports shoes that may dent and scratch the floor.
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The use of exterior doormats at entrances will help protect your floor against excessive dirt, sand, grit, moisture and other substances from shoes.
Steam cleaners are not suitable for vinyl flooring.
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Never wax, polish, sand or lacquer your vinyl floor.
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Protect floors from extreme changes in temperature. The ideal environment for a vinyl floor is between 18ºC and 25ºC.
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Protect from prolonged direct sunlight using external awnings/internal blind systems or window tinting.
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