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Maintenance Guide
Maintenance Overview
AVA VRSE is a low maintenance product that is protected by the
AVA AMP urethane finish and does not require an additional
coat of finish onsite. Though this coating greatly improves
the durability of VRSE, daily and routine maintenance must be
performed to maintain the appearance of the product. While
the application of a floor finish will not damage VRSE, the finish
may require additional routine maintenance to maintain the
appearance over time. After the finish is applied initially, it is
the responsibility of the end user to maintain the finish over
time to ensure long-term protection and ease of maintenance.
Floor protection is a critical part of any long-term maintenance
program for resilient flooring. Ensure that all floor protectors
and glides are manufactured from materials that are intended
for resilient flooring to avoid indentation and flooring or
finish damage. Ensure that all furniture feet have proper floor
protection devices installed to avoid premature wear, scratches
and other damage.
See Section 3 for details on floor
protection.
Additional Information
Approved Cleaners
pH Neutral Floor Cleaner
Sales & Technical Support
AVA products are sold through a nationwide network of
sales agents. For information about who to contact in
your area, please contact
.
Additional
technical resources and documents are available online
at
AVAflor.com
. For additional technical support, contact
.
1. INITIAL / DAILY MAINTENANCE
Precautions:
Remove all metal objects before conducting
maintenance and use caution tape and/or “Wet Floor”
signs to prohibit foot traffic until the floor is dry. Do not use
hydrocarbons, harsh disinfectants, cleaning agents, dyes,
acetone or other harsh chemicals – ensure all chemicals and
materials that may come in contact with flooring surface will
not stain, mar or otherwise damage the surface. Do not use
abrasive cleaning pads, as these can damage the flooring.
The application of a floor-finish is not usually recommended
and will change the maintenance protocol. Allow area to dry
completely before allowing foot traffic.
Residential:
Dust-mop or vacuum the floor to remove any
dirt or debris. Damp-mop the floor as often as required using
a flat microfiber mop or a spray mop. Use a pH neutral, film-
free and streak-free cleaner concentrate, available at home
improvement stores, and make sure to change the pad as often
as necessary. Steam cleaners with a micro-fiber head may also
be used, providing the steaming head is never stationary, as
prolonged, excessive heat can damage any vinyl floor covering.
Commercial:
Dust-mop or vacuum the floor to remove any dirt
or debris. Mix a pH neutral, film-free and streak-free cleaner
with clean, cool potable water and damp-mop or spot clean the
floor as often as necessary. Avoid wet mopping, puddling or
pooling cleaning liquid on the surface.
2. HEAVY CLEANING
Ensure that initial maintenance has been conducted prior
to conducting heavy cleaning. If flooring is heavily soiled or
contaminated with gypsum dust, an auto-scrubber or rotary
machine (185 rpm or less) with pads or brushes that are similar
in grit to 3M 5100 Red Cleaning pads or a dual-bucket mop
system must be used to remove dirt and contaminants from
the surface.
Mix a pH neutral, film-free and streak-free cleaner with clean,
cool potable water at the appropriate dilution level and apply
to the surface using a new or thoroughly cleaned mop, except
when using an auto-scrubber. When using a rotary machine,
ensure the surface stays wet while scrubbing to prevent marring
or dulling. When using a dual-bucket system, allow the cleaning
solution to dwell for 5-10 minutes before removing. Use a wet
vacuum or clean mop to remove the cleaning slurry, then rinse
with clean, cool water and use a wet vacuum or clean mop to
remove any remaining liquid. Ensure that all cleaning residues
haves been removed (this may require additional rinsing).
3. FLOORING PROTECTION
Do not slide or drag heavy objects across the floor. When
moving appliances, heavy furniture or equipment, protect the
flooring with appropriate, hard surface furniture sliders or 1/2-
in. plywood.
All furniture casters or glides must be intended for resilient
flooring and made of a soft material, such as a felt, silicone
or a poly-based material. Casters and glides must have a flat
