Vinyl Flooring Care

Caring For Your Floor

	Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove loose dirt which can scratch your floor. Note: We do not recommend vacuums that have a beater bar since it can visibly damage your flooring surface. Additionally, we do not recommend electric brooms with hard plastic bottoms with no padding as use may result in discoloration and deglossing.
	Wipe up spills as soon as possible. Remove dried spills with Armstrong New Beginning® Floor Stripper & Cleaner on a clean white cloth and rinse. Never use highly abrasive scrubbing tools on any Designer Solarian, Solarian, or Fundamentals floor. See stain chart for instructions on removing specific stains.
	Wash your floor regularly with Armstrong Once 'n Done® Floor Cleaner.
	For heavy duty cleaning, use Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner.
	Do NOT use detergents, abrasive cleaners, or "mop and shine" products. These products may leave a dull film on your floor.
	Over time, if the shine on your floor begins to dull, Armstrong Shinekeeper® Floor Polish can be used to renew your floor's shine.

Stain Removal

To remove the stain, follow these instructions in order, until no trace of stain remains.

CRAYON
	Rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth.
	Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
LIPSTICK
	Rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth.
	If stain is still visible, rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth.
	Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
GRAPE JUICE / WINE
	Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
	If stain is still visible, rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth.
MERCUROCHROME / MERTHIOLATE
	Rub the area with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth.
	Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
MUSTARD
	Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
PEN INK
	Rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth.
	If stain still shows, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone (follow use instructions on label) on a clean white cloth.
	If the stain still shows, rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth.
	Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
ASPHALT DRIVEWAY SEALER / SHOE POLISH
	Rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth.
	If the stain still shows, rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth.
	Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
HAIR DYE
	Rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth.
	If the stain still shows, rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth.
	If stain still shows, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone (follow use instructions on label) on a clean white cloth.
	Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
PAINT / VARNISH
	If paint stain is wet, wipe up the stain with water on a clean white cloth.
	If paint stain is dry, carefully scrape residue with a thin spatula.
	If the stain still shows, rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth.
	If the stain still shows, rub the stain with mineral spirits* or turpentine* on a clean white cloth.
	If stain still shows, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone (follow use instructions on label) on a clean white cloth.
	Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
NAIL POLISH
	Very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone (follow use instructions on label) on a clean white cloth.
RUST
	Apply Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner to the stain and let it stand for five minutes. Scrub vigorously with a stiff-bristle brush or nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, wipe, rinse, and let dry.
	If traces remain, rub with a soft cloth dipped in a solution of oxalic acid and water (1 part acid to 10 parts water). Note: Please follow instructions and cautions on the label, as oxalic acid is poisonous.
CIGARETTE BURNS
	The procedure depends on the exact construction of your floor. Consult your retailer.
BLACK HEEL MARKS
	Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
	If stain still shows, rub the area with a nonabrasive cleaner.
	If stain still shows, rub the stain with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)* on a clean white cloth.
	*May be combustible/flammable; please follow instructions on label.