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MAINTAINING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORS |
MAINTAINING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD
FLOORS
Columbia Engineered Hardwood Floors
are very easily maintained. No wax, no mess. Use Columbia’s Hardwood
FloorCleaner and specialty terry cloth flooring mop available from flooring
retailers.
STEP ONE: Vacuum or sweep your floor
to remove any particles that could scratch your floor.
Warning: Vacuums with a beater bar
or power rotary brush head can damage a wood floor and never should
be used.
STEP TWO: Apply the cleaner directly
to the terry cloth flooring mop, not to the floor!
STEP THREE: Use a back and forth
motion with the mop. Whenthe terry cloth cover becomes soiled, simply
replace it with a
clean one. Cleaning the floor with a soiled cover could cause streaking.
The covers are re-usable so simply throw the cover in the wash and
dry it, as you would any towel.
FLOOR CARE DIAGRAM
KITCHEN
REMEMBER: Felt protectors under all table and chair legs.
Maintenance
Use area Rugs in areas of heavy traffic and where spills can occur.
Use area rugs both outside and inside the home at entrances to keep dirt,
and gravel out.
12 easy steps to ensure satisfaction with your
New Columbia Hardwood Floor.
Vacuum or sweep regularly.
Remove spills promptly using Columbia Floor Cleaner and a clean white
cloth.
Use felt protectors under heavy pieces of furniture and chairs.
Use protective mats at all exterior entrances. (Do not use black rubber
back mats.)
Spiked heels or shoes in need of repair can severely damage your floor.
Never wet or damp mop your wood floors. Water can cause damage to wood
flooring.
Never use oil soaps, wax, liquid or other household products to clean
your floor.
The sun’s UV rays can change the color of your floor.
Rearrange furniture and rugs periodically so that your floor will age
evenly.
Keep animal nails trimmed.
Protect your floor when using a dolly for moving furniture or appliances.
Never slide or roll heavy furniture or appliances across the floor.
Never use steam cleaners on your wood floors. This will force moisture
into the wood and can cause damage to your flooring.
Use Columbia Performance Molding. Available at your local retailer.
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