Frequently Asked Questions - Floors

Do you carry a product that will remove the yellow discoloration caused by a rubber mat on linoleum flooring? Do you carry a product that will remove the yellow discoloration caused by a rubber mat on linoleum flooring If the discoloration is in the top coat on your floor, you may be able to remove it by stripping your floor with Mop Stripper. Once the yellowing is gone, we would recommend applying a finish like our Top Gloss to the floor to make it easier to clean in the future « Hide this answer What is the best way to maintain the grouting on our tile floors and walls? What is the best way to maintain the grouting on our tile floors and walls? Use a grout or masonry sealer to help prevent stains and to make the grout easier to clean. Re-apply once or twice a year to maintain the seal. « Hide this answer What is the best way to remove or conceal scratches in a no-wax linoleum floor? What is the best way to remove or conceal scratches in a no-wax linoleum floor? If the scratches are fine, you can help conceal them by applying a floor finish like our Top Gloss to your floor. If the scratches are deep, you may need to repair them with a scrap piece of linoleum. « Hide this answer How do I remove hair spray overspray from my textured linoleum floor? How do I remove hair spray overspray from my textured linoleum floor? You may be able to remove the hair spray with a water-dampened microfiber cloth. If the build up is heavy, you can use a heavy duty cleaner like our Soilmaster with your microfiber cloth. « Hide this answer What is the correct dilution for the Clean & Brite? What is the correct dilution for the Clean & Brite? Use 2 oz. of the Clean & Brite concentrate per 32 oz. spray bottle, or use 8 oz. per gallon. « Hide this answer How often should I use Top Gloss on my no-wax floor? How often should I remove the Top Gloss with Mop Stripper and start over? How often should I use Top Gloss on my no-wax floor? How often should I remove the Top Gloss with Mop Stripper and start over? You don't need to re-wax for 6-9 months, and even then you’ll only want to re-coat the traffic areas (the spots where the finish is wearing). Every 3-4 years you will need to strip the floor and start over. « Hide this answer What is the best way to clean my hardwood floor? What is the best way to clean my hardwood floor? A. Use a neutral cleaner like our Wood Wash with a microfiber mop like the Mini Pro Wet/Dry mop. Use the mop dry to remove dust, then dampen the pad with water, spray your floor with the Wood Wash and mop it up. « Hide this answer I have an old vinyl floor that is dingy and dirty, especially in the heavy traffic areas. How can I restore it to a better condition? I have an old vinyl floor that is dingy and dirty, especially in the heavy traffic areas. How can I restore it to a better condition? If you have a finish on it you’ll want to strip the floor down with a product like our Mop Stripper. After you’ve removed the finish, mop with a neutral cleaner like our Clean & Brite, then apply a couple of coats of a good floor finish like Top Gloss. It will provide a high gloss shine and will protect the floor from damage and staining. « Hide this answer Why should I seal concrete? Why should I seal concrete? Unsealed concrete will continually wear down as it's walked on creating a never-ending supply of gritty dust that gets tracked in. It's also very porous, so it absorbs stains instantly as well as being rough and hard to clean. « Hide this answer Our kitchen vinyl has nicks in it that have turned black. Is there a way to clean them and then seal them somehow so they're less noticeable? Our kitchen vinyl has nicks in it that have turned black. Is there a way to clean them and then seal them somehow so they're less noticeable? Use Mop Stripper and strip the floor to remove the dirt and grime. Once the floor is completely clean, apply a couple of coats of Top Gloss. This will provide protection and will fill in light scratches to make the surface easier to clean and maintain in the future. « Hide this answer What product do I use to clean laminate wood flooring? What product do I use to clean laminate wood flooring? Clean laminate with a good neutral cleaner such as our Clean & Brite. « Hide this answer What's the best way to take care of a tile floor? What's the best way to take care of a tile floor? Ceramic tile is easy to take care of. Make sure your grout is sealed as this will make it much easier to keep clean. Sweep regularly to remove dust, crumbs and other particles, and mop with a neutral cleaner like our Clean & Brite and a microfiber mop like our Mini Pro Absorbent Mop Complete. « Hide this answer What can I use to clean vinyl floors? What can I use to clean vinyl floors? Use a neutral cleaner such as Clean & Brite with one of our Mini Pro Wet/Dry Mops. « Hide this answer What would be best to keep mud out of the house during construction? What would be best to keep mud out of the house during construction? We would recommend Astro-Turf Mats at each entrance. The Astrotuf will help scrape the mud and dirt from the shoes of those entering the home. « Hide this answer