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 Remove. indicate the area being cleaned).
• se a damp mop with the recommended Karndean Clean, (dilute
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• ix Karndean Remove with clean water in accordance with the
as applicable) or a PH neutral cleaner and leave to dry. label instructions on the container.
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• pply stripping solution to the floor using a mop, working in an
area no larger than 16ft x 16ft at a time.
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• llow the solution to remain on the floor for approximately
General care and maintenance of your floor could 10 minutes. (Do not allow the solution to dry on the floor).
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• crub the floor using a mop or a red scrubbing pad
• emove all loose debris from the floor by using a soft sweeping
R fitted to the end of an applicator.
brush or dust mop and post “Wet Floor” signs (use at least two to R
• emove all residue with a mop and rinse the flooring using clean water.
indicate the area being cleaned).
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• f heavy build-up of residue is present repeat application process.
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• se a damp mop with the recommended Karndean Clean.
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• fter the floor has dried, check that all Remove residue
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• nly use propriety floor cleaning products. DO NOT use bleach has been removed by running your hand across the floor.
based products or household cleaners.
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• ll equipment should be cleaned in cold water and stored safely.
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• tubborn stains may be removed by spot cleaning with the
• Apply undiluted Karndean Refresh in a thin, even coat using a clean
recommended Karndean Clean or Karndean Remove.
lint free mop (where possible avoid strong sunlight and drafts during
• Attend to spillages immediately. application of Refresh and if installed ensure all underfloor heating is
• iberally apply the cleaning solution over a manageable area using
L switched off before commencing work).
a clean mop, then rinse off the cleaning solution and leave to dry. W
• orking from the furthest corner from the exit and where possible
• Thoroughly clean the mop with cold running water. parallel from the exit and parallel to the main light source (e.g.
window) apply the sealer using over tapping strokes until the
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• nce the floor is completely dry remove “Wet Floor” signs. whole floor is coated.
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• arndean Clean can be used with automatic cleaning appliances • Allow the floor to dry for approximately 30 minutes (wait for the sealer
(e.g. scrubbing machines). 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 A
• pply a second coat of floor protector to the floor, working in the
unless they are specified for floors as they can often leave an oily opposite direction and where possible, perpendicular to the main
residue which could make the floor slippery and lead to potential light source (e.g. window).
slip hazards.
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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 Karndean Refresh protective layer will need to be re-applied
approximately every six months (depending on foot traffic levels).
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