Maintenence of ResiliaTM Interlocking Floor Tiles:

Resilia Interlocking PVC Tiles are generally easy to clean
and compatible with normal maintenance practices.

 


1. Cleanup after Installation:
  • Hose with plain water or wash with any normal household detergent and then let dry.
  • We highly recommend OOPS as one of the best cleaners.
  • Windex is useful for removing stubborn marks.
  • Difficult marks can be removed with 'Toothpaste', but it must be the white type not gel.
  • For Tar marks, Acetone may be used.
    • However it is a solvent for PVC, and should be used carefully.
    • First soak the Acetone into a cloth, and then wipe softly.
    • Never pour Acetone onto tiles since it will soften the surface.
2. Initial Cleanup/Maintenance:
  • Remove all debris, dust and grit by sweeping, dust mopping or vacuuming.
  • Scrub the floor with a neutral pH (7–8.5) detergent.
  • Apply cleaning solution with a mop.
  • Scrub with a rotary scrubber with soft nylon brush or automatic scrubber with soft nylon brushes.
  • Pick up remaining solution with a wet-vac or mop.
  • Rinse with clean water and allow to dry.
3. Apply commercial floor finish:
Commercial and high traffic floors may have dirt or marks that are difficult
to remove. In such situations it is recommended to apply a commercial floor
finish a protective barrier and also to ease subsequent cleaning
  • Apply 3 to 4 coats of high quality, commercial, acrylic floor finish.
  • Apply with a clean finish mop or finish applicator.
  • Allow 30 minutes dry time between each coat.

Daily or Regular Maintenance:

Use OOPS:

  • We highly recommend OOPS as one of the best cleaners.
Dry Procedure:
  • Remove surface soil, debris, sand and grit by sweeping, dust mopping or vacuuming.
  • Spray, clean and buff using a rotary machine (175–1500 rpm) with an appropriate pad and spray buff solution. Wet Procedure:
    • Scrub or mop with neutral pH (7–8.5) detergent. If floor is exposed to grease or oil, use a degreasing detergent.
    • Apply cleaning solution with a mop
    • Scrub with rotary scrubber with soft nylon rushes, or automatic scrubber with soft nylon rushes.
    • Pick up remaining solution with a wet vac or mop.
    • Rinse with clean water, and allow floor to dry.

    Removing Stubborn Marks:

    • Windex is useful for removing many stubborn marks.
    • Very Difficult marks can be removed with 'Toothpaste', but it must be the white type not gel.
    • For Tar marks, Acetone may be used.
      • However it is a solvent for PVC, and should be used carefully.
      • First soak the Acetone into a cloth, and then wipe softly.
      • Never pour Acetone onto tiles since it will soften the surface.

    Floor Surfaces does not warrant or guarantee any commercial maintenance products or their performance.

 

Floor Surfaces, Inc, 16 Bermuda Court, CA 90266 Tel: 310-341-3445