General Cleaning

CH 13. CARE & MAINTENANCE
General Cleaning
Alloc floors are easy to care for, just sweep or vacuum your Alloc floor periodically. When needed,
Alloc may be cleaned with a dry dust mop using spray bottle cleaners such as Alloc Free&Clean
cleaner. No further treatment of the surface is required. Do not use any floor polishes, detergents,
soaps or waxes. The residue from such cleaners may leave a film on your Alloc floor. Never use
scouring pads or steel wool on your surface as damage may occur.
Regular cleaning with Free&Clean
For regular cleaning of your Alloc Flooring, just spray Free&Clean on
and wipe it dry with a clean dust mop. There is no need to rinse.
Alloc’s Free&Clean is the leading EPA registered, anti-microbial
laminate floor cleaner on the market. Approved for commercial
applications, Alloc Free&Clean kills the following:
• Bacteria such as staph, strep, salmonella and e-coli
• Mold and Mildew
• Fungi, such as athlete’s foot
Recommended Areas of Use
Free&Clean is recommended for residential applications as well as
for commercial use in schools, industry and medical institutions.
Environmentally Friendly
Free&Clean contains no phosphate. It is an environmentally
safe cleaner.
Directions for use
Apply Free&Clean undiluted to floors and other hard (inanimate) non-porous surfaces with a cloth
or mop. Spray 6-8 inches from cloth or mop. Wipe. To disinfect, the treated surface must remain
wet for 10 minutes. Recommended only once per week.
Purchase On-Line
Free&Clean can be purchased on-line at www.alloc.com. Go to the Essentials section.
Spot Removal - Use the following guide for stain and spot removal.
Stain type
Cleaning method
nail polish, tar, cigarette burns
use Acetone, mineral spirits or similar
general stains including grease
and fruit stains
use Alloc laminate cleaner and dry dust
mop or cloth
gum, wax
allow them to harden, then use a
dull plastic scrapper
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Preventative maintenance
To help ensure the long lasting beauty of your floor, follow these simple preventative steps.
Eight important protection points:
1. Use walk-off mats or entry mats both outside and inside your front door to collect dirt
and soil from shoes.
2. Use protective furniture coasters under narrow wheels and felt pads under furniture legs.
3. Eliminate sand and grit with regular vacuuming with a soft brush attachment or dust
mopping.
4. Use caution in moving heavy objects. We recommend that you slide them on a piece of upside
down carpet or cardboard.
5. Avoid excessive amounts of water.
6. Place area rugs in front of high wear areas such as in front of your kitchen sink.
7. Recommended relative humidity of 45%.
8. Never use floor waxes, wood soaps and polishes.
9. Use clear plastic mats under rolling chairs.
Repairs
For deep scratches and gouges use a repair putty similar in color to your flooring. This can be
purchased at a home improvement or floor covering store. Follow the instructions on the product.
If scratches and gouges are significant, replace the plank. Please see the installation section of this
manual for instructions on replacing a plank.
Warning: Do not use steel or abrasive cleaners on the floor.
Never refinish floor (sanding and/or lacquering)
Never apply wax or polish to the surface of your flooring.
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