Regular / day-to-day cleaning An effective maintenance programme will keep the floor clean and looking as good as possible. the following information is designed to provide a starting point for such a programme and is appropriate for residential and commercial installations. In commercial installations with high usage, regular maintenance will be combined with routine specialist commercial maintenance from a flooring contractor. Stiletto heels can indent timber flooring due to the very high point loading this type of footwear applies to the timber surface, especially if the metal pin within the heel becomes exposed. Spillages on wooden floors should always be removed as quickly as possible. Preventative maintenance Abrasive particles of dirt and grit trafficked on to a wooden floor can be very abrasive and seriously shorten the lifespan of any treatment. The floor’s surface will quickly become dull due to scratches and the wood may be affected by the ingress of moisture and stains. Matting placed at external entrances is essential in prolonging the appearance and life of the floor, whilst reducing the frequency of refurbishment. It is important that matting is of a type which can remove grit and absorb moisture. Barrier matting should be regularly cleaned, and additional matting may be required during periods of snow or heavy rain. It is also very important to ensure that the floor is protected from moveable furniture, such as tables and chairs, and a simple solution to this is to protect the floor by applying felt furniture feet to underside of the furniture legs. Regularly check and clean the felt feet to avoid / reduce embedded grit or particles from scratching the wood surface. Regularly vacuum the floor to remove dust, lint and animal hair. Fill the SPRAY MOP reservoir with the correct dilution of cleaning solution for the floor finish type. There will need to be multiple mop heads so that these can be washed and changed regularly, ensuring contamination is being removed from flooring during the cleaning process. Spray mops ensure that there isn’t standing water on the floor surface for any prolonged period, it is important to avoid this wherever possible. Maintenance application (residential) Apply a surface maintainer periodically (typically every 6-12 months) to saturate the floor surface to prevent staining and limit visibility of superficial marks and scratches. Marldon Liquid Wax Care can also be used on oiled floors and Bona Refresher on Lacquered floors as a spot cleaner for finishes to remove scuffs and residues from the floor surface. In high usage areas such as kitchens and entrance hallways, maintenance application may be required more regularly.
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