Armstrong World Industries Floor Care - Manual (Page 2)

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Care and Maintenance Guidelines for
Bruce ® Hardwood Floors
Proper care and maintenance will help ensure your floor
always looks its best. Simply follow our maintenance and
prevention steps outlined below.
Bruce Recommended Floor Care Products
Bruce or Armstrong
® Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner:
For use on all finished hardwood flooring products
marketed by Armstrong. A unique cleaner that lifts soil from
the surface of the urethane finish without leaving a film.
Simply apply the cleaner onto a clean cloth for cleaning small
areas or spray directly onto the floor and use a Bruce or
Armstrong swivel-head mop with cloth cover for cleaning the
entire area.
Bruce or Armstrong Hardwood & Laminate Cleaning
System: An all-in-one, easy-to-use, quick-cleaning kit for all
urethane-finished hardwood and laminate floors. Kit includes
one spray bottle of Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner; one
large, swivel-head mop that collapses for easy reach under
furniture and appliances and one terry cloth mop cover that is
both reversible and machine washable.
Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Microfiber Cleaning System:
An all-in-one, easy-to-use, quick-cleaning kit for all urethane-
finished hardwood and laminate floors. Kit includes one spray
bottle of Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner; one swivel-
head mop with telescoping pole that collapses for easy reach
under furniture and appliances and two microfiber mop
covers.
Bruce or Armstrong Replacement Mop Covers: Each pack
contains two soft, absorbent, terry cloth covers, elastic-fitted
for quick and easy replacement on the swivel-head mop.
Covers are reversible and machine washable.
Bruce Microfiber Cleaning System Replacement Mop
Cover: Each pack contains one soft, absorbent, microfiber
cover.
Bruce Fresh Finish
TM or Armstrong Restore: An easy do-it-
yourself touch-up for all pre-finished urethane floors. A great
alternative to sanding and recoating, it restores the original
gloss level of your floor even after years of traffic and wear.
Available in two gloss levels – regular gloss for semi to high
gloss floors and low gloss for ultra low to low gloss floors.
Touch-Up Kit: Used for blending scratches and nicks on
Bruce hardwood floors. The kit contains touch-up markers
and filler sticks that blend with the factory-finished stains plus
complete instructions and materials to easily repair many
problems.
Acrylic Filler: Designed to conveniently fill gaps, small
openings and broken edges. Simply apply the material on the
area to be repaired and wipe away excess with a damp towel.
Armstrong or Bruce Floor Protector Pads: For use on the
feet of furniture and appliances to guard against scratching,
abrasion and indentations.
For Bruce Dura-Satin (Wax) Finished Products ONLY.
Do not use the following products on urethane-finished floors.
Bruce Dark ‘n’ Rich
® : Liquid paste wax with cleaner,
formulated for use on dark shaded wax-finish wood floors.
Bruce Lite ‘n’ Natural
® : Liquid paste wax with cleaner,
formulated for use on light shaded wax-finish wood floors.
Bruce One Step: No buff acrylic finish for wax-finish
hardwood floors.
Care and Maintenance Guidelines:
For all Bruce Hardwood Floors
1.
NEVER CLEAN OR WET MOP WITH WATER. Water may
permanently damage the floor.
2. Area rugs are recommended in front of kitchen sinks, at all
pivot points and within high-traffic areas. Do not use rugs
with solid rubber or vinyl backings. The rugs must be
made of a breathable material to prevent moisture
entrapment.
3. Use interior and exterior doormats at all entrances to
collect dirt and moisture and prevent it from being tracked
onto the floor.
4. Protect your floor from direct sunlight. Use curtains and
UV resistant film on large glass doors and windows. Move
area rugs occasionally as they block sunlight and may
give the appearance of discoloring under the rug.
5. Keep animal nails trimmed to minimize finish scratches.
6. Do not damage your floor with shoes having heel taps or
sharp objects protruding from the sole such as rocks,
exposed nails and gravel.
7. Avoid walking on wood floors with spike- or stiletto-heeled
shoes. Spike or stiletto high-heels must be properly
maintained to prevent damage from the steel heel support.
8. Do not roll or slide heavy objects directly upon the floor.
When moving appliances or heavy furniture, consider
laying a solid protective covering on your floor and gently
“walk” the item across it. Carpet or cardboard is not
adequate to prevent surface compression scratches.
9. Use Bruce or Armstrong floor protector pads or protective
caster/caster cups on the legs of furniture to prevent
damage to the flooring. Make certain to keep them clean
and well maintained.
10. Certain types of casters on furniture may damage
hardwood flooring. Barrel-type caster wheels or wide, flat
glides are best for protecting your hardwood floor. If your
furniture does not have the right type of caster, we
recommend that you change them. Replace hard, narrow
furniture rollers with wide rubber rollers.
11. Keep the relative humidity in your home between 35%
and 55%.
Initial Care:
For Bruce Dura-Luster
® , Dura-Luster Plus and
Permion ® Finish Floors
Following installation, clean the floor by sweeping, dust
mopping or vacuuming and use Bruce or Armstrong
Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner (formerly Bruce Dura-
Luster No-Wax Floor Cleaner). If the floor was glued down,
remove any residual adhesive with Bruce Adhesive Cleaner.
Ongoing Routine Care and Maintenance:
For Bruce Dura-Luster, Dura-Luster Plus and
Permion Finish Floors
1.
NEVER CLEAN OR WET MOP WITH WATER. Water may
permanently damage the floor.
2. Never use any of the following products (or products
similar in nature) on your floor: ammonia-based cleaners,
acrylic finishes, wax-based products, detergents, bleach,
polishes, oil soap, abrasive cleaning soaps, or acidic
materials such as vinegar. Many of these products can pit
or etch the finish of your flooring or prevent the proper use
of recommended maintenance materials.