Care and Maintenance- For Cork Flooring
CARE AND MAINTENANCE- CORK
Beauty, Durability and Comfort
Cork is one of the most beautiful and sensuous flooring materials today– its rugged, resists scuffs and stains, and its textured pattern disguises dust. It’s a good choice for high-traffic areas, kitchens and other task rooms in which you stand for long periods of time, because cork is very comfortable under foot. Following a few simple suggestions will help keep your new cork floor looking great for years to come.
Easy Care Maintenance
Dust-mop, sweep or vacuum regularly to remove loose soil and fine dust particles.
For sealed cork tiles; use a recommended liquid floor cleaner followed by a non-slip wax polish and buff clean.
For non-sealed cork tiles; use a recommended liquid floor cleaner. Wipe up spills quickly with cloth or sponge. Avoid excessive water.
Ideally, cork tiles should be sealed, using the manufacturer dressing or sealer.
Never use a scouring powder, highly acidic or alkaline cleaners, non-recommended commercial cleaners or polishes, or a treated mop that has been used to clean other floors or furniture.
PROTECT YOUR CORK FLOOR
Cork floor dressing/sealer is recommended. Apply one coat, once per year or as required by traffic (follow manufacturer instructions)
Seventy to 80% of dirt on the floors in your home is tracked in from the outside. Use entry-way (non-skid, cotton) mats to capture tracked-in dirt and soil, and clean them regularly. Rubber or fibre-backed mats may stain or scratch floor finish.
Use Felt floor protector pads under furniture legs and protect your floor from hard castors on moveable furniture.
Use caution when wearing high heels. High heels can cause permanent indentations in floor surfaces.
Damage Repair
Minor Damage
Use a coarse grade sand paper wrapped around a block to remove the damaged area. Then use a fine grade sand paper to smooth the area. Once the area has been cleared of dust, re-seal with a manufacturer recommended floor sealer.
Major Repairs
Your United Floors retailer can recommend the assistance of a professional to either repair or replace the damaged tile.
