Care & Maintenance for Hardwood

Hardwood Care & Maintenance

You can protect your Mannington Wood Floor and keep them looking new by following these easy guidelines.
  • Sweep or vacuum regularly, since built-up grit can damage the finish and surface of hardwood. The vacuum head must be a brush or felt type. Be certain the wheels of the vacuum are clean and do not damage the finish. Do not use a vacuum with a beater bar head.
  • Remove spills promptly using a soft cloth and cleaning products recommended by Mannington.
  • Never mop or flood your floor with water or other products. This can severely damage the flooring.
  • The use of Mannington maintenance and floor-care products is highly recommended.
  • Do not use oil soaps, liquid or paste wax products or other household cleaners that contain lemon oil, tung oil or ammonia.
  • Keep pet's nails trimmed and paws clean and free of dirt, gravel, grease, oil and stains.
  • Use a dolly and protective sheets of plywood when moving heavy objects.
  • Make certain furniture casters and floor protectors are clean and operate properly (a minimum of 1" continuous width is recommended).
  • Remove shoes with spiked or damaged heels before walking on the floor.
  • Exposure to the sun and UV rays accelerates the oxidation and aging of hardwood and fabrics. This causes the stain and/or hardwood to fade and/or change color. We recommend you rearrange rugs or furniture periodically so the floor ages evenly.
  • Your floor will wear more evenly if you use area rugs in heavily traveled areas and pivot-points (i.e. stair landings, room entries, etc.).
  • Use dirt-trapping walk-off mats at all exterior doors to keep sand, dirt, grit, grease and oil outside.

Hardwood Stain Solver

Even stubborn stains can be removed from your Mannington Wood Floor quickly and easily. Here's how to keep yours looking like new:
  • Start with the first procedure listed.
  • Only do the procedures necessary to resolve the problem. Always use a clean white cloth for wiping up stains, and turn it frequently to avoid spreading the stain.
  • Rinse with clean water and allow area to dry between procedures.
  • For items not covered by the following chart, call Mannington Consumer Services at 1-800-FLOOR-US (1-800-356-6787).
Stain/Problem Procedure
Candle wax, chewing gum Fill a plastic bag with ice and put it on the wax or gum until it becomes brittle enough to flake off.

Then wipe area with a clean cloth dampened with mineral spirits.

With a clean cloth gently wipe any remaining particles off.

Cigarette burns Scrape excess off with dull knife.

For shallow surface burns, rub gently with fine steel wool coated lightly with mineral spirits.

For deeper burns, scrape away charred areas with a small dull knife.

Then rub the surface with fine steel wool and mineral spirits once more. Use the Mannington touch-up kit to finish the job.

Food spills, lipstick, rubber scuffs Simply apply mineral spirits to a clean cloth and rub gently.

Apply another dab and lightly buff with a separate clean cloth.

Minor Cuts, Burns, Gouges Limit traffic over damaged area, cover with masking tape, contact your retailer or Mannington for advice.

Ink Scrape excess off with dull knife.

With a clean cloth or paper towel, wipe affected area right away.

Then rub gently with a soft clean cloth dampened with mineral spirits.

Animal spots Wipe up major portion immediately and thoroughly.

Then wipe area with a clean cloth dampened with UltraClean™.

Caution Mineral spirits are a flammable liquid. Please follow precautions listed on the container.