Recommended Care and Maintenance

1. Daily maintenance

  • Dust mop with clean non oily dust mop of size to suit floor area.
  • Remove dust particles from mop frequently by vacuum.
  • Remove any wet spillage immediately by damp moping.
  • Damp mop entire floor surface using a natural (ph-7) detergent.

    2. Periodic Maintenance

  • Wet mop the surface with detergent or neutral type cleaner solution.
  • Agitate with floor machine and scrubbing brush attached or wet mop.
  • Remove dirty cleaning solution from floor with wet vacuum then damp mop with warm water and let it dry.

    Maintenance Guide for Stain Removal
    Although stains and spots are not a common problem on ceramic tile surfaces, they do at times occur. Since the identity of a particular spill or stain is sometimes unclear, its removal may take perseverance and patience. To provide assistance in stain removal, separate data sheets are included as part of this maintenance guide. Stains should be treated as soon as possible, as they become more difficult to remove when they have dried. But, no one should attempt to remove stains unless he knows what the stain is and why a certain type of remover is being used. Only as a last resort should chemicals be used to remove stains. Stain removers either dissolve the substance that causes the stain, absorb the stain; or act as a bleaching agent.

    Appreciate the importance of knowing the surface to be treated and the nature of the stain before trying to remove it. The maintenance staff should ask these questions:

  • Is it a water base stain? If so, water will remove it.
  • Is it an alcohol base stain? If so, alcohol will remove it.
  • Is it a stain from an acid? Use an alkali to neutralize it.
  • Is it a stain from alkali? Use an acid to neutralize it.
  • Is it a stain from grease? If so, use soap or degreaser.
  • Does the stain contain albumin, as in milk or blood? If so, do not use hot solution. It will cook the albumin.

    CAUTION:The treatments recommended herein for stain removal should be used by trained and experienced personnel. Improper use may result in bleaching the grout, if a colour dye had been added. Always perform a test in an inconspicuous area first to determine the results.