Care & Maintenance

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Cleaning and Care:

Congratulations on choosing your new Formica floor. Formica Flooring is virtually maintenance free. Because we impregnate our surface with melamine, it is resistant to dirt and dust. Normal vacuuming and sweeping will usually keep your floor clean. If stubborn spots still remain, use a Formica Flooring laminate floor cleaner.

Recommended Tips:

• Never leave any amounts of liquids (water, juices, soft drinks, alcohol, etc.) on the floor for more than the time necessary to clean the spill. Immediately wipe up wet areas from spills, foreign substances or wet shoes.
• Do not use any cleaning agents containing wax, oil or polish. Leftover residue from these agents can leave a dull film on the floor.
• Do not use steel wool or scouring powder, as this could scratch the floor.
• Use either a natural or color-fast doormat outside and inside each entrance to your home to prevent dirt, sand, grit and other substances from being tracked onto the floor.
• Use wide-bearing, non-staining floor protectors, such as hard plastic or felt pad protectors under chair and table legs.
• Never use a floor steam cleaner, as this will harm your floor and void your warranty.

Cleaning Stains and Other Problems:

Juice, Wine, Grease, Chocolate

Dampen a rag with water and a laminate floor cleaner and spot clean.

Cigarette Burns, Asphalt, Shoe Polish, Paint, Ink, Crayon, Dried Foods, Nail Polish

Dampen a rag with rubbing alcohol, or nail polish remover and spot clean.

Candle Wax, Chewing Gum

Allow to harden and gently scrape with a plastic scraper.

FADE RESISTANT

Let the sun shine in.  Formica Flooring is non-fading and will retain its brilliance over many years.

STAIN RESISTANT

Because Formica Flooring’s special clear coat finish keeps ugly stains from penetrating, “Oops” means never having to say, “Honey, I just destroyed our floor.”

WEAR RESISTANT

Formica Flooring stands up tofeet stomping, paws scratching and other things known to destroy hardwood in a heartbeat.

WORK RESISTANT

It doesn’t take much work to keep Formica Flooring clean.  Sweep with a broom, or use a vacuum. Footprints and dirt come off with a damp cloth.  For stubborn spots, use Formica Flooring laminate floor cleaner.