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Your new GreenWood floor is durable and
easy to maintain. This is because, when you're walking on
a GreenWood floor, you're not walking on the wood, but on
the UV-hardened acrylic finish. This is what protects the
wood and keeps your floor looking beautiful. The key to
maintaining your floor is to protect and maintain this UV
finish, and the following floor care recommendations will
tell you how.
After installation
Immediately after installation, vacuum
or dust mop your floor to remove any dirt or debris. Then
damp mop your floor using Bona Kemi's Bona®
Swedish Formula® Hardwood Floor Cleaner. Wipe
up any spills or excess water spots after damp mopping.
Routine maintenance
Dust mop or vacuum your wood floor
regularly. Periodically, use recommended cleaner to wipe
up any spills, food stains or shoe/traffic heel marks or
blemishes. At least once a month damp mop your floor
using recommended cleaner.
Never wet mop your floor.
Be sure to always wipe up any spills or excess water spots
after damp mopping.
To restore the luster to your floor,
GreenWood recommends a twice-yearly application of Bona
Kemi’s Bona Hardwood Floor Refresher. Follow all
manufacturer directions.
Never wax your GreenWood
floor. Never use any kind of wood polish or
solvent-based dressing that can dull or damage the finish.
Preventive maintenance
Never clean your GreenWood floor with
water or a wet mop. Excess moisture can damage your
floor.
Sand and dirt can be abrasive to wood
floors. Place protective mats at exterior entrances to
keep dirt and moisture from being tracked across your
floor. Area rugs are recommended in front of sinks in
kitchens and at pivot areas. Mats and area rugs should be
slip-resistant with a nonabrasive and non-discoloring
backer. Move Rugs occasionally so the floor is exposed to
normal sunlight. There will be subtle changes in shading
of most hardwood floors.
Install floor protectors on furniture
legs. Use a dolly when moving heavy furniture or
appliances, but first put down a sheet of quarter inch
plywood or Masonite to protect the floor. Never try to
slide or roll heavy objects across the floor.
Avoid gouges or cuts in your floor from
sharp objects. While your Greenwood Floor is one of the
most wear resistant floors on the market, sharp or pointed
objects can nevertheless damage it.
Clean up spills as soon as possible,
before they get sticky or dry.
Spike or stiletto heel shoes,
especially those with worn heels, can dent and scratch
hardwood floors (as well as other flooring surfaces).
These shoes can produce pressure of over 1000 pounds per
square inch.
Also be aware that pets can also
scratch and damage hardwood floors.
Maintain proper humidity conditions
(30-60% humidity) in your home throughout the year. This
may require the use of a humidifier or dehumidifier,
depending on conditions. Avoid any extreme changes in
humidity from season to season.
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