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Floor Care Products
When you purchase new flooring
from Stinson's Home Design Center, we want to make sure you have
the right floor care products to protect your investment. That
is why we stock Mohawk FloorCare Essentials. Mohawk FloorCare
Essentials is a revolutionary floor care system for flooring
including carpets, hardwood floors, laminate floors, ceramic
tiles and vinyl flooring.
The result of years of research
and development, not only are these products indispensable for
regular floor cleaning and maintenance, they're also essential
for spill and stain emergencies.
Mohawk FloorCare Essentials
works on both wet and dry spills, and you can even use them on
other types of surfaces, like countertops, upholstery and drapes.
Mohawk
FloorCare Essentials...
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100% non toxic
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People, pet and environmentally safe
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No soapy residue to re-attract stains or soil
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Free of surfactants, helps resist soil and stains
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Natural ingredients with fresh clean scent
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Best of all... it's a complete cleaning system brought to
you by the worlds largest manufacturer of flooring, Mohawk,
the name you have trusted for over 125 years
Soft Surface FloorCare Essentials Products...
Hard Surface FloorCare Essential Products...
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General Floor Care
With every floor we sell, we try to make sure you
receive a copy of the manufacturer's recommended Floor Care Guide.
It is always best if you follow the manufacturer's recommended
floor care and maintenance guidelines. If you have misplaced your
copy please feel free to contact
us about obtaining another.
If you are in immediate need of floor care recommendations
please select the floor type from the box provided. This will give
you some good general floor care procedures to help protect your
flooring investment. For specific questions please feel free to contact
us.
We carry the manufacturer's maintenance products
so you can be sure when shopping with us to get the right floor
care product for your new floor.
So why not stop in and let our friendly, knowledgeable
sales staff help you protect your flooring investment.
Carpet Care
Carpet Stain Removal
 Treatment
of the affected area should begin immediately upon discovery. The
more time that elapses before treatment, the more difficult a stain
will be to remove.
First scrape the food spill gently with a spoon or
dull knife, removing as much as possible.
Always work from outer edge of the stain towards
the center to avoid spreading. Blot, do not rub or scrub,
as the carpet may fuzz.
When using a mild detergent, use a clear, non-bleach
laundry detergent. Do not use cloudy detergents as they can leave
a sticky residue. Use only 1/4 teaspoon of detergent to 32 ounces
of water. Follow detergent cleaning with clear water rinsing and
then blot dry as much as possible.
For any stain removal, use a white cloth or paper
towel for cleanup.
Vacuum Regularly
Most dirt, and even dust, takes the form of hard
particles. When left in the carpet these gritty, sharp particles
abrade the pile of the carpet. Regular vacuuming not only prolongs
the life of the carpet, but will enhance its appearance as well.
Most soiling in carpet is of the dry, particle type which can be
removed with a vacuum cleaner.
Vacuum high traffic lanes daily, medium to high traffic
areas twice weekly, and the entire house at least once a week.
Use a vacuum with a rotating brush or beater bar.
Change the bags often and check the beater bars for burs and gouges
so as not to damage the surface of the carpet. Some thick loop
pile carpets will fuzz if a rotating brush vacuum is used. In this
case we recommend a suction vacuum only.
Preventive Maintenance
The use of mats or runners at all home entrances
and on uncarpeted areas adjacent to carpet will reduce soil and
moisture in traffic areas. Clean mats and any other rugs placed
over carpet regularly.
The use of furniture coasters to distribute the weight
of heavy items is also recommended, especially for furniture with
wheels. Take care when moving furniture with wheels by putting
a protective barrier between the wheels and the carpet.
To extend the beauty of your carpeting, close drapes
or blinds during hours of direct sunlight.
Exercise extreme caution with all bleaches, tile
cleaners, mildew removers, oven cleaners, drain openers and plant
food. They are strong chemicals that can permanently discolor or
dissolve carpet fibers.
Cleaning Recommendations
Even with regular vacuuming, soil particles and oily
dirt will cling to the carpet fibers. With foot traffic these particles
and oily dirt are driven deep into the carpet. We recommend professional
hot water extraction every 18 to 24 months. Periodic cleaning,
using the hot water extraction method performed by a professional
cleaner, will refresh carpet appearance.
The most used areas, such as entrances, doorways,
traffic lanes, and in front of chairs will collect dirt faster
than other areas. Clean these areas as they begin to show soil.
This will stop dirt from spreading, and will extend the time between
professional cleaning.
We carry the manufacturer's recommended maintenance
products so you can be sure when shopping with us to get the right
floor care product for your new floor. So why not stop in and let
our friendly, knowledgeable sales staff help you protect your flooring
investment.
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Hardwood Floor
Care
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Vacuum
Regularly - Small stones, mud and gritty dirt tracked
in from outside can play havoc on the wood floors finish.
To help combat this, place long bristle welcome mats at
all outside entrances for people to wipe their feet on
before walking onto the floors. Also, vacuum using a soft
bristle brush attachment.
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Use
the Proper Chair Glides - Narrow wheels, sharp wooden
legs or metal furniture legs can scratch and dent hardwood
floors. Any furniture that rests directly on top of a hardwood
floor should have felt protectors, or furniture coasters
under all it's feet. For extremely heavy objects such
as a piano, use wide, non-staining rubber cups. Purchasing
floor protectors is cheap insurance for protecting your
hardwood floor investment.Protect
from Direct Sunlight - your wood floor may change color
or fade due to exposure to direct sunlight. The sun's UV
rays accelerates the oxidation and aging of wood so periodically
rearranging your furniture and closing the curtains during
intense periods of sunlight can help avoid the problem.
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Don't
Use Oil Soaps - There are many over the counter oil-based
soaps and wax based cleaning products that may damage or
dull the finish of your wood floor. The best suggestion
is to only use the manufacturers recommended cleaning products
on your hardwood flooring.
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Never
Wax a Urethane Wood Finish - If your hardwood floor
has a polyurethane finish never use a paste wax on the
floor's surface. A paste wax may form a sticky film on
your floor and allow tracked in dirt to stick to your wood
finish. Polyurethane finishes will not adhere to any wax
and adding a fresh coat of polyurethane to your floor will
be very difficult.
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Trim
Pet's Claws - Pet's claws may scratch you floors finish.
Regularly trim dog's claws to help reduce scratching your
floor's finish.
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Wipe
Spills Immediately - when accidents happen and some
liquid gets spilled on your hardwood floor, you should
use a slightly damp white cloth, or paper towel to immediately
clean up and dry the affected area. For more difficult
spots, follow the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedures.
Laminate Floor
Care
- Vacuum
Regularly - vacuum using a soft bristle brush attachment.
Place long bristle welcome mats at all outside entrances
for people to wipe their feet on before walking on your
floors.
- Light
Damp Mop - most laminate floors may be lightly damp
mopped when needed. Avoid standing water as this may cause
the seams between the planks to peak.
- Use the
Proper Chair Glides - Narrow wheels, sharp wooden legs
or metal furniture legs can scratch your floors. Any furniture
that rests directly on top of a laminate floor should have
floor protectors, or wide furniture coasters under all
feet.
- Don't
Use Oil Soaps - There are many over the counter oil-based
soaps that will leave a dull finish when used for cleaning
your floor.
- Trim Pet's
Claws Regularly - Even though laminate floors are durable,
pet's claws may scratch the surface if they are not trimmed
regularly.
- Never
Wax a Laminate Floor - laminate floors have a very
dense surface and floor waxes will not stick to the surface.
- Wipe Spills
Immediately - when liquids get spilled on your laminate
floor use a slightly damp white cloth, or paper towel to
immediately blot up and dry the affected area. For more
difficult spots, follow the manufacturer's recommended
cleaning procedures.
- Follow
the manufacturer's recommendations - the best suggestion
is to only use the manufacturers recommended cleaning products
on your floor.
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Vinyl Floor Care
 Whenever
possible, place a non-staining doormat outside each entrance
to your home to prevent dirt, sand, grit, and other substances
such as oil, asphalt, and driveway sealer from being tracked
onto your floor. Do not use latex-backed, rubber-backed or coco-fiber
mats on your vinyl floor.
- Sweep your
vinyl floor regularly (at least once a week).
- Vinyl manufacturers
recommend the use of latex-based driveway sealers to minimize
the potential staining from asphalt sealer tracking.
- To avoid
sunlight causing your floor to fade or discolor you should
always close your curtains or blinds where extreme sunlight
hits the floor.
- Replace
all narrow furniture rests with wide-bearing ones. Support
furniture with wide-bearing, non-staining floor protectors.
It is recommended that all furniture protectors be at least
one inch in diameter, made of non-pigmented, hard plastic,
and rest flat on the floor. Non-staining felt protectors
are also acceptable. Casters with a minimum 3/4" flat
surface width or floor protectors are recommended for all
moveable furniture. Metal floor protectors are generally
not recommended.
- Always use
strips of 1/4" plywood or sheets of underlayment as
runways to protect the floor if you need to move heavy objects,
such as your refrigerator, across your vinyl floor. Runways
should always be used even with furniture dollies, or even
if the heavy objects are equipped with wheels or rollers.
- Wipe up spills
immediately to help prevent stains. The longer a stain sits
the tougher it will be to remove from the surface.
- To prevent
dirt build up occasionally mop your floor with the manufacturer's
recommended floor cleaner. Follow the instructions on the
bottle and do not over mix or your cleaning solution may
leave a dulling film. Avoid soaps, cleaning powders and detergent
products as they will leave a dulling film. Although the
no-rinse cleaners do not need rinsing, rinsing will provide
the better shine. If you do notice a dulling film after cleaning
the floor, try a thorough rinse with warm, clean water.
- To restore
the hi-gloss on a urethane vinyl floor most manufacturer's
recommend the use of a polish. Do not use paste wax and do
not try to buff a urethane vinyl floor. Be sure the floor
is thoroughly clean and completely dry before applying the
manufacturer's recommended floor polish. (If all the dirt
is not removed prior to applying the polish the dirt will
become trapped underneath.)
- Vinyl floors
can become slippery when wet. Use extreme caution when walking
on a wet floor.
- Some of the
newer vinyl floors have a low-gloss finish and the use of
a floor polish may make the floor shiny.
- It may be
necessary after several applications of polish to strip the
entire floor and reapply a new coat of polish. This may also
be necessary for excessive dirt and grime build-up. Use the
manufacturer's recommended heavy duty floor cleaner and stripper
product. Once the floor is thoroughly cleaned, rinse, dry,
and then apply a new coat of polish. High traffic areas may
require more than one application of polish. Allow polish
to dry "tack-free" between coats.
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Don't
Damp Mop - Water and wood floors don't mix! Use only
the manufacturer's recommended cleaning products on your
hardwood floor.