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Vinyl Tile First Aid

The following steps are designed to be used in an emergency, or when accidents happen to your vinyl tile flooring.


STEP 1: You may remove adhesive, chewing gum, crayon, candle wax, and similar type substances by applying ice until it becomes brittle enough to crumble off. The residue may be removed with mineral spirits.

STEP 2: For extra deep heel marks, caster marks, etc., rub extra fine steel wool dampened with a quality vinyl cleaner. Then touch up with the Hi-Gloss or Matte finish depending on your product purchase.

STEP 3: For moderate to heavy stains caused by long standing water or other non-dye liquids, rub with undiluted vinyl cleaner.

STEP 4: For dark spots caused by ink or other chemicals, clean spot as per Step #2 above. If not successful, then effected tiles should be replaced as per Step #7 of the "Regular Maintenance" section.

STEP 5: Animal and diaper stains should be treated same as Step #3 above.

CIGARETTE BURNS: If not deep, then procedure #2 above should work; if, however, they are very deep then the effected tile should be replaced as per #7 of the "Regular Maintenance" section.

CAUTION: Some of the products recommended are combustible and should be used only in well ventilated areas from heat, sparks, and open flame. Always read and carefully follow the instructions on the label of each container.

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