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Thank you for purchasing
your flooring from Floor-in-Glory. We trust you will be
pleased with your purchase and to help you care and maintain
your flooring below are some tips on caring for it.
Please select
your product below:
Carpets
Laminate
Vinyls
Solid Wood
Designer Floors
CARPETS
Vacuum cleaning
Man-made fibre carpets and wool twist pile carpets should be
vacuumed regularly as soon as they are laid. N.B Velvet pile
carpets need a little time for the fibres in the pile to
‘bed down’, therefore do not vacuum velvet piles for 2-3
weeks after laying, but instead brush by hand or with a
carpet sweeper in the direction of the pile. During this
time use the suction nozzle of the vacuum cleaner to pick up
any isolated particles.
Vacuuming loop pile
Loop pile carpets should be vacuumed with a cylinder cleaner
using the suction head only. Avoid using beater heads and
brushes- they will catch and lift the fibres, giving your
carpet a bobbled or felted appearance.
Vacuuming cut pile
Cut pile carpets should be vacuumed with an upright cleaner
with a beater bar and brush.
Maintenance
The key to good carpet maintenance is to avoid particles of
loose dirt and dust from working their way into the carpet
pile where they will act abrasively on the fibres and
discolour the carpet.
• Vacuum your carpet regularly at least two or three
times a week
• A large, strong doormat will reduce dirt from outside
being spread around
the house.
• Avoid where possible laying light coloured carpets
next to external
entrances.
Cleaning
Follow these general rules below for dealing with
spillages. For more persistent or unusual stains contact a
professional carpet cleaner.
• Spillages are more easily removed if tackled
immediately so act promptly
and blot off all the liquid stain with dry
kitchen roll or a clean dry white
cloth. Semi solid substances should be
removed with a plastic spatula, i.e.
mud left to dry.
• To clean off any remaining stain use a clean damp
cloth soaked in warm
water with a little white vinegar to
blot the stain. Use a dabbing action
with the cloth and then blot out the
remaining liquid with dry kitchen
towel
• Do not rub the pile surface or over soak the stain
• Always work from the outside of the stain inwards to
minimise the stain
spreading.
Further Guidance
Shedding
All carpets using a spun yarn will shed excess fibre when
first installed. This is to be expected and does not mean
there is a defect. The short fibres given off represent a
very small fraction of the pile.
Long tufts
Occasionally you may find a stray tuft extending above the
pile surface. Provided your carpet is a cut pile, carefully
cut the tuft with sharp scissors to the level of the
surrounding pile. Do not pull tufts or use a knife to cut
them.
Natural fibres
As a natural fibre, pure new wool is washed and scoured
before being spun into carpet yarn. Throughout the
manufacturing process it is also inspected and natural minor
imperfections removed. Even so fitted wool carpets may, on
rare occasions, contain slight traces of the sheep’s outdoor
environment.
Shading
Cut pile carpets after use can develop light and dark
patches, known as shading. This is as a result of the pile
surface laying in varying directions, and the light
refraction on the surface of the pile creating a ‘shaded’
appearance. Shading is not detrimental to the wear of the
carpet.
Fading
Most textiles will fade very gradually over time due to
natural light. To reduce fading of carpets in rooms with a
strong exposure of the sun (i.e. south facing rooms with
patio windows) judicious use of sun blinds or curtains is
recommended.
Abrasion
Pet paws, claws, rubber soled shoes and heels can be
abrasive on carpets, particularly where use is constantly
concentrated to small areas (i.e. in front of armchairs).
Move furniture occasionally to avoid any distortion to the
carpet pile.
Pilling
Pilling can sometimes occur on loop pile and wool blend
carpets. The expression is used to describe the little balls
of fibres which collect on the pile surface. It is similar
to the type of pilling which can occur on a sweater.
Carefully remove these pills with scissors-the durability of
the carpet will not be affected.
Matching
Identical matching between consecutive production batches is
not possible and nominal deviation from original samples and
patterns must be anticipated.
Indentations
The feet of furniture will create indentations on any
carpet. To help reduce marking, regularly move the position
of furniture and other heavy objects where possible. To help
lift the pile back up, use a coin to gently tease the pile
upright.
Static electricity
When the atmosphere is dry, static electricity can build up
in a carpet. This may be rectified by keeping the humidity
high with a humidifier or indoor plants in water trays.
Flattening
All cut pile fabrics of any fibre type will flatten to some
extent in traffic lanes although regular vacuuming will help
to allay this. This flattening is a normal reaction to
localised traffic and is not detrimental to the wear of the
carpet.
Stairs
Stair carpets receive heavy wear especially on the nosing.
In some cases shifting the stair carpet can help compensate
for this, ask your carpet fitter for further details.
Treatments
Care must be taken if applying stain guards or other such
treatments after installation. Over saturation can result in
damage to the structure of the carpet. Please always seek
advice if unsure to help to prolong the life of your carpet.
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LAMINATE
Laminate flooring is hardwearing and durable. It is also
easy to clean and maintain as long as a few simple
guidelines are followed.
Once you have installed your laminate floor the first things
you should do are;
Mats should be placed or fitted at any doors that lead
outside. It is a good idea to place one on the inside and
one on the outside to help stop any unwanted dirt, grit or
moisture.
Any moveable furniture should have felt pads stuck
underneath the feet.
If you need to move any furniture ensure it is lifted and
not pushed or dragged so as not to risk scratching your
flooring.
Anything placed on the flooring which hold liquid place a
good absorbent mat underneath to soak up any moisture.
To maintain your laminate floor it should be cleaned daily
to avoid any build up of unwanted grit and dirt. Any spills
should be wiped up immediately.
It is best to vacuum, sweep or dry mop the floor to remove
any dirt or dust that has accumulated. If using a vacuum it
is advised that you turn the roll brush off or use the flat
upholstered attachment.
It is recommended that twice a week that you mop your
laminate flooring but this is only with a moistened mop with
a non abrasive cleaner so as not to get the floor too wet.
If you need to remove paint traces or marker pen you can use
organic solvents such as acetone, white spirit etc. You must
apply these with a tissue and not put directly onto the
laminate floor and they will not cause any damage to your
flooring.
Things you should NEVER DO:
• Polish, varnish or wax your laminate floor
• Never clean with scouring pads, steel wool or
abrasives
• Avoid dropping particularly sharp objects on to the
floor.
We do sell cleaning products especially for your laminate
flooring which you can find in the Accessories
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VINYLS
All floor coverings need regular maintenance to stay looking
as new and vinyl is no exception.
Below are some useful hints to help you care for and prolong
the life of your vinyl.
Some of the tips to help to reduce damage to your vinyl are:
• To place items (i.e. cookers, washing machines and
other appliances on hardboard
sheets or castor cups to avoid indentation
marks. It will also reduce the risk of tearing if
the appliance needs to be removed at any
time.
• Sharp objects including stiletto heels can puncture
and will probably damage your
floor.
• Hot or burning objects may scorch or blister the
surface of the floor.
How often your vinyl flooring is cleaned will depend on the
amount of daily usage.
Sweep as often as necessary with a soft broom. If you do
decide to use a vacuum cleaner ensure you take care due to
the suction.
Wipe over with a clean, damp mop or cloth which should be
rinsed out frequently.
Once a week clean with solution of clean water and mild
detergent or domestic floor cleaner. Rinse floor thoroughly
and soak up any residual water. Please remember all floors
are liable to be slippery when wet!! So buffing with a dry
cloth is a good idea.
If on your floor you have spirit-based products such as
solvents, hair dye, shoe polish or permanent marker wipe up
any spots or marks immediately. This does also apply to
strongly coloured food stuffs, e.g. mustard and turmeric.
Certain rubbers, e.g. rubber backed mats and rugs along with
certain types of soles on shoes can permanently stain your
flooring.
On your vinyl flooring it is NOT advised you use:
• Furniture Polish
• Bleach or strong detergents
• Wire or nylon wool scouring pads
• Abrasive or cream cleaners
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SOLID WOOD
To help to keep your solid wood floor looking as good as new
here are some useful tips and advice.
Mats should be placed or fitted at any doors that lead
outside. This is to stop any unwanted dirt or grit or
moisture so ideally place one inside and one outside of the
door.
If you need to move an object, lift it up. Do not drag or
push it across the floor and felt pads should be stuck
underneath the feet.
Do not tip water over the floor e.g. bucket of water.
Anything which is placed on the floor which holds liquid
should be placed on a good absorbent mat so as to soak up
any moisture.
Solid wood will incur scratches after time due to it being a
natural product.
Cleaning your wood floor daily will prevent any build up of
unwanted dirt or grit. Any spills should be wiped up
immediately.
To remove any dust or dirt which has accumulated, it is best
to vacuum, sweep or dry mop the floor. It is advised that if
using a vacuum cleaner ensure the brush bar is off, as this
could cause scratching, or use the flat upholstered
attachment.
It is recommended that twice a week that you mop your solid
wood flooring with a non abrasive cleaner and moist mop to
ensure the floor does not get too wet.
In the Accessories we do sell products to clean, protect and
maintain your solid wood floor.
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DESIGNER FLOORS
Designer floors, as in all floor coverings, need regular
maintenance to stay looking as good as new.
Designer floors are similar to vinyl except are much more
hardwearing and durable.
Reduce damage:
• Hot or burning objects may scorch or blister the
surface of the floor.
• Avoid dropping particularly sharp objects on to the
floor.
Depending on the amount of daily usage determines how often
your designer floor is cleaned.
Sweep or vacuum as often as necessary.
Once a week clean with a detergent and clean water. Remember
to soak up any residual water as all floors are liable to be
slippery if wet.
Wipe up any spills immediately especially spirit based
products such as hair dye, shoe polish, solvents or
permanent marker.
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