FLOORS
FOR
YOUR HOME


Home Floors for the home Advice Maintenance

MAINTENANCE
TIPS

 

 

Preamble

Installation of sheets

Installation of tiles & strips

Installation of Caralium

Maintenance

 

HOW TO
PRESERVE THE FLOOR

 

 

Regular maintenance

Clean with luke warm water containing a mild detergent (do not use linseed oil-based detergents).

 

Annual maintenance

Once or twice a year if your flooring is subject to heavy use:

  • thoroughly clean the floor using a nylon brush and water containing detergent
  • polish the floor with a self-shine emulsion for a bright finish.

 

Remove stains

Deal with any stains immediately using the correct method according to the type of stain:

 

  • Rust : clean with an antirust liquid or oxalic acid.
  • Ink, tomato juice, mustard, blood, urine : use diluted bleach, 30 volume peroxide with a few drops of amonia or alcohol vinegar. Soak for a few minutes without rubbing and then rinse.
  • Tar, grease, paint, felt tip pen, petrol, alcohol, rubber marks : rub with pure detergent and then rinse.

 

Do not use :

  • Solvent wax, vitrified varnish, black soap, linseed oil-based products, acetone, trichlorethylene
  • Abrasive powders or pads
  • Rubber caps on your chairs or furniture stain your flooring. Replace them with plastic ones.