ADURA®PRO Rigid Care and Maintenance
You can protect your Mannington ADURA®PRO Rigid Floor by following these easy guidelines.
Use doormats outside each entrance to your home to prevent dirt, sand, grit or other substances such as oil, asphalt and driveway sealer from being tracked onto your floor. Use mats labeled non-staining on your floor.
To minimize potential staining from asphalt tracking, we suggest you use a latex-based driveway sealer on your driveway.
Close your curtains or blinds where extreme sunlight hits the floor. Like with all floor coverings, protect the finished ADURA®PRO Rigid installation from exposure to direct sunlight. A combination of heat and sunlight can cause most home furnishings to fade or discolor. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight for prolonged periods. During peak sunlight hours, the use of blinds or drapes is recommended. Prolonged direct sunlight can result in discoloration and excessive temperatures may cause floor expansion (which may cause buckling).
Support furniture with wide-bearing, non-staining floor protectors. The protectors should be at least one-inch in
diameter, made of non-pigmented hard plastic, and rest flat on the floor. Non-staining felt protectors are also acceptable. Casters with a minimum 3/4” flat surface width or floor protectors are recommended for all movable furniture. Make sure any metal protectors are rust-proof. Replace your narrow dome furniture rests with wide-bearing ones.Use a rigid protective chair mat under rolling chairs/loads.
If you need to move heavy furniture and/or appliances across the floor, always use strips of wood or hardboard runways to protect the floor. Always use runways even if you have an appliance dolly or even if heavy objects are equipped with wheels or rollers.
ADURA®PRO Rigid Floor Maintenance
Sweep your floor regularly (at least once per week).
Prevent stains by wiping up spills immediately.
Occasional mopping is recommended when dirt builds up and sweeping alone is not sufficient. Use a solution of 2-3 capfuls of clear, non-sudsy ammonia based cleaner in one gallon of warm water. Use of more than the recommended amount of cleaning solution may leave a dulling film. Do not use soap or detergent products as they will leave a dulling film. Rinsing is not required, but if time permits, rinsing will provide the best care.
ADURA®PRO Rigid is a low-gloss floor; use polish or “mop and shine” products only if you wish to make the floor shiny. Caution: Floors can be slippery when they become wet. Use extreme caution when walking on a wet floor. The overall stain resistance of ADURA®PRO Rigid is excellent and most spills will wipe off quickly and easily with a clean, white cloth.
ADURA®PRO Rigid Floor Stain Solver
The overall stain resistance of ADURA®PRO Rigid is excellent and most spills will wipe off quickly and easily with a clean, white cloth. Removing certain substances may take a little extra effort, as outlined in the chart below.
Start with first step listed.
Only do steps necessary to resolve the problem
Always use a clean, white cloth for wiping up stains and turn it frequently to avoid spreading the stain.
Rinse with clean water and allow area to dry between steps.
If stain removal causes a change in gloss level, apply polish per recommended guidelines.
For items not covered by the chart, call Mannington Customer Care at 1-800-FLOOR-US (1-800-356-6787).
| Stain/Problem | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Food, Beverages | If a substance is gummy, scrape off with a dull knife. Clean using a solution of 2-3 capfuls of clear, non-sudsy ammonia based cleaner in one gallon of warm water and a soft nylon pad or soft bristle brush. Use of more than the recommended amount of cleaning solution may leave a dulling film. Do not use soap or detergent products as they will leave a dulling film. Rinsing is not required, but if time permits, rinsing will provide the best care. Saturate a clean, white cloth with bleach* solution, cover stain and allow to stand for no more than 1 hour. |
| Tar, Oil, Asphalt, Paint (Oil Based) | Scrape excess substance off with a dull knife. Clean using a solution of 2-3 capfuls of clear,non-sudsy ammonia based cleaner in one gallon of warm water and a soft nylon pad or soft bristle brush. Use of more than the recommended amount of cleaning solution may leave a dulling film. Do not use soap or detergent products as they will leave a dulling film. Rinsing is not required, but if time permits, rinsing will provide the best care. |
| Scuffs, Marks, Scratches | Wipe with a clean, white cloth dampened with lighter fluid, painter’s naphtha or isopropyl alcohol. * |
| Minor Cuts, Burns | Limit traffic over damaged area, cover with masking tape, contact your retailer, or Mannington Customer Care at 1-800-FLOOR-US (1-800-356-6787) or visit us at www.mannington.com for advice. |
| Rust | Clean using a rust removal cleaner recommended for use on vinyl or linoleum flooring. Follow directions, then do a final cleaning of the affected area using 2-3 capfuls of clear, non-sudsy ammonia based cleaner in one gallon of warm water. Use of more than the recommended amount of cleaning solution may leave a dulling film. Do not use soap or detergent products as they will leave a dulling film. Rinsing is not required, but if time permits, rinsing will provide the best care. |
| Lipstick, Antiseptics | Scrape off excess with dull knife. Clean using a solution of 2-3 capfuls of clear, non-sudsy ammonia based cleaner in one gallon of warm water and a soft pad or soft bristle brush. Use of more than the recommended amount of cleaning solution may leave a dulling film. Do not use soap or detergent products as they will leave a dulling film. Rinsing is not required, but if time permits, rinsing will provide the best care. Wipe with a clean, white cloth dampened with lighter fluid, painter’s naphtha or isopropyl alcohol. ** If more cleaning is necessary, saturate a clean, white cloth with bleach* solution, cover stain and allow to stand for no more than one hour. |
| Crayon, Ink, Hair Dye, Permanent Marker | Clean using a solution of 2-3 capfuls of clear, non-sudsy ammonia based cleaner in one gallon of warm water and a soft nylon pad or soft bristle brush. Use of more than the recommended amount of cleaning solution may leave a dulling film. Do not use soap or detergent products as they will leave a dulling film. Rinsing is not required, but if time permits, rinsing will provide the best care. Wipe with a clean, white cloth dampened with lighter fluid, painter’s naphtha or isopropyl alcohol. ** |
| Fading, or Discoloration, Thermal Expansion | To limit amount of heat directed on the floor, close curtains or blinds where extreme sunlight hits floor or thermal UV film may be applied. |
| Caution | *Please follow directions listed on the container. ** Lighter fluid, painter’s naphtha and isopropyl alcohol are flammable liquids. Please follow precautions listed on the container. |
Purchasing Mannington Floor Care Product
Mannington floor care products may be purchased from a local Mannington Dealer.