Do’s and don’ts of daily floor care;

· Damp mop your V.C.T. floor with water or an appropriate cleaner to remove stubborn soiling. Use caution using some janitorial supplies.

o There are chemicals that can ruin the surface finish.

o Not all floor cleaners are created the same and many strip the surface of your floor

· Use a nonabrasive polishing cleaner to remove scuffmarks and black heel marks.

· Tend to stains and spills immediately after occurrence. Stains set with time. Many stains that may be removable will become permanent if not wiped up immediately.

· Avoid placing an appliance directly on your flooring that produces high levels of heat. Refrigerators and ovens are known to produce heat that can permanently damage your flooring.

· Use underlayments under rugs to prevent possible dye transfer and to prevent the rug from traveling.

· Relocate furniture occasionally to distribute traffic patterns.

· Prevent indentations and stains from furniture with stained wood, rusted metal, or pointed legs by using hard, plastic casters and cups. A wide caster will disperse the weight of the furniture.

· Avoid dragging heavy furniture across the V.C.T

o Use carpet or felt pad protectors (not plastic or rubber) on the bottom of furniture that is moved frequently.

o Change out the furniture pads periodically.

· Walking on V.C.T. with stiletto or spiked heels, especially those with worn spiked heal caps, will cause excessive wear.

· Change the filters in your air conditioning system regularly.