Floor Care Guide
Post Installation Restoring your Floor
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• o not walk on the floor until the adhesive has completely dried – Over time and in high traffic areas, dulling may occur.
a recommendation of 12 hours. To refresh your floor to its initial beauty and appearance follow
• emove all loose debris from the floor by using a soft sweeping
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brush or dust mop. R
• emove all loose debris from the floor by using a soft sweeping
• nsure that all traces of adhesive are removed from the surface by
E brush or dust mop and post “Wet Floor” signs (use at least two to
spot cleaning with the recommended Karndean Basic Stripper. indicate the area being cleaned).
• se a damp mop with the recommended Karndean Routine
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• ix Karndean Basic Stripper with clean water in accordance with
Cleaner, (dilute as applicable) or a PH neutral cleaner and leave the label instructions on the container.
to dry. A
• pply stripping solution to the floor using a mop, working in an
area no larger than 5m x 5m at a time.
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• llow the solution to remain on the floor for approximately
Routine Care & Maintenance 10 minutes. (Do not allow the solution to dry on the floor).
General care and maintenance of your floor could S
• crub the floor using a mop or a red scrubbing pad
not be easier: fitted to the end of an applicator.
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• emove all residue with a mop and rinse the flooring using
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• emove all loose debris from the floor by using a soft sweeping clean water.
brush or dust mop and post “Wet Floor” signs (use at least two to
indicate the area being cleaned). I
• f heavy build-up of residue is present repeat application process.
• se a damp mop with the recommended Karndean Routine
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• fter the floor has dried, check that all stripper residue
Cleaner. has been removed by running your hand across the floor.
• nly use propriety floor cleaning products. DO NOT use bleach
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• ll equipment should be cleaned in cold water and stored safely.
based products or washing up liquid. A
• pply undiluted Karndean Refresh Hard Floor Protector in a thin,
• tubborn stains may be removed by spot cleaning with the
S even coat using a clean lint free mop (where possible avoid
recommended Karndean Routine Cleaner or Basic Stripper. strong sunlight and draughts during application of Refresh and
if installed ensure all underfloor heating is switched off before
• Attend to spillages immediately. commencing work).
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• iberally apply the cleaning solution over a manageable area using W
• orking from the furthest corner from the exit and where
a clean mop, then rinse off the cleaning solution and leave to dry. possible parallel from the exit and parallel to the main light
• Thoroughly clean the mop with cold running water. source (eg. window) apply the sealer using over tapping
• nce the floor is completely dry remove “Wet Floor” signs.
O strokes until the whole floor is coated.
• arndean Routine Cleaner can be used with automatic cleaning
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• llow the floor to dry for approximately 30 minutes (wait for
appliances (eg. scrubbing machines). the sealer to go dry to the touch, then allow a further 15 minute
waiting period).
Do not use household cleaners on the floor for general cleaning
unless they are specified for floors as they can often leave an oily A
• pply a second coat of floor protector to the floor, working in the
residue which could make the floor slippery and lead to potential opposite direction and where possible, perpendicular to the main
slip hazards. light source (eg. window).
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• llow the floor to dry for at least six hours or preferably overnight.
• Thoroughly clean the mop with cold running water.
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• nce the floor is completely dry remove “Wet Floor” signs.
To ensure the floor remains protected from marks and fine
scratches, the Refresh Hard Floor Protector protective layer will
need to be re-applied approximately every six months (depending
on foot traffic levels).
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