Aftercare
Click on any of the products on the list below to find out some useful advice for caring for your flooring:
| Marmoleum Maintenance and Care |
Simple and efficient
Rivendell floors have a strong protective finish which makes cleaning and maintenance easy.
General Care
Remove dust and grit regularly - dry dust wiping is a quick and easy way to remove loose soil
Protect against scratching from furniture feet by using felt pads (or furniture cups under heavier items of furniture)
Prevent dirt and grit from reaching your Marmoleum floor by using appropriate mats at exterior doorways
Remove stains quickly
Use protective coasters under items of pottery as unglazed bases can cause staining
Regular cleaning
Regular removal of dust and stains is normally carried out quickly and easily.
Periodic cleaning
Occasional maintenance
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When required, the appearance of your floor can be restored using marmoleum cleaning products
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Scrub the floor with marmoleum cleaner
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Rinse thoroughly with clean water
Allow floor to dry
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| Carpet Maintenance and Care |
Routine Care
Vacuuming removes dirt that dulls appearance
Select a vacuum with good suction and strong beater bars, which brush the carpet and loosen dirt
Change vacuum bags and filters regularly
Long-term Care
Treat your carpet well, and it will provide you with years of comfort and beauty
Here are some strategies for minimizing the rough and tumble wear and tear of every day living
Spot Treatment
Professional Cleaning
Get your carpets professionally cleaned at least every 12 months, even if you clean them yourself in between
Lighter shade carpet may require cleaning more often
Professional cleaning methods include steam cleaning (known as hot water extraction), absorbent pad or bonnet cleaning, rotary shampoo, and dry foam powder
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| Hardwood Floor Maintenance and Care |
Your hardwood floor is a natural product, which will give many years of service. As with any product it must however, be properly cared for. Your new floor's appearance will mellow and improve with age. The purpose of this section is to provide you with the helpful instructions for looking after your floor.
Like any form of floor covering, a wooden floor must be regularly cleaned and maintained in accordance with certain basic recommendations. It is a natural product and therefore can be vulnerable to misuse, but will always reward regular care and attention. The most important thing to remember is to avoid excessive moisture.
Gravel, dirt and grit and sharp objects are the enemy of any hardwood floor. All manufacturers recommend an effective doormat both outside and inside your front door, to stop trafficking in dirt and grit. Customers habits alter on purchasing a wooden floor, people tend not to walk on their new floor in “outside” shoes for the above reasons. Although the floor finish is tough and durable, to minimise scratches it is recommended that shoes that may have grit and dirt embedded in the soles are exchanged for indoor shoes or slippers, and boisterous behavior by dogs with uncut claws is discouraged. Stiletto heels will damage wood if rubber heel pads are worn or missing.
Seasonal variations in room temperature and humidity may cause natural wooden flooring to shrink or move slightly during the course of its long life. Most of such movement will occur within the first few months after installation as the pre-conditioned timber adjusts to your own room's temperatures and humidity. This helps create the traditional appearance characteristic of hard wood flooring.
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