Cleaning and care

General information on cleaning b!design detergents

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General information on cleaning

Congratulations! You have finished laying your new flooring. Your new flexible floor covering has been manufactured to the highest quality standards and will give you long-lasting enjoyment. Follow the recommendations in these instructions to keep your floor looking like new and maintain the factory finish.

PREVENTATIVE CARE

1. Use protective mats WITHOUT A LAYER OF RUBBER by doors that lead outside. This stops sand and gravel getting onto your floor. With all floor coverings, coarse-grained sand is public enemy number one.

2. Attach suitable furniture glides (preferably made of felt) to all pieces of furniture that you place on an elastic floor covering. Furniture glides allow chairs to be moved across the floor easily without any scratches or scuffs. Clean the furniture glides regularly to remove dirt that may have accumulated underneath. For swivel chairs and other pieces of furniture on castors, please use 5 cm wide, nonmarking castor feet (type W). Do not use rubber rollers. For office swivel chairs or other wheeled furniture, use wide, non-marking, soft double swivel castors compliant with DIN EN 12529. Floor protection mats should be used in areas that are subject to heavy wear (desks etc.).

3. To keep your floor looking great, clean it at least twice a week using a broom, dust mop or vacuum cleaner, more often if it gets a lot of use. Do not use household anti-dust cleaners as they may make the floor slippery or damage the surface. Just give the floor a clean with a dust mop or broom as often as you need to.

4. Protect your floor from damage by pets with uncut claws. They may scratch the surface badly. The same applies to high-heeled shoes that do not have appropriate heel protection or objects and furniture with sharp edges.

5. Protect your floor from prolonged exposure to sunlight. Use curtains or blinds during the period of strongest sunlight to prevent direct sunlight from reaching the designer flooring. Most floor coverings are sensitive to constant, strong sunlight. To avoid an uneven appearance, move any existing strips of carpet to a different location every so often. High temperatures (> 60 °C for SPC flooring, > 32 °C for vinyl/susify flooring) will damage vinyl designer floor coverings. The use of air conditioning should be considered in empty buildings. If indoor temperatures are below 10 °C or above 35 °C for an extended period, this will damage your design floor when combined with strong, direct sunlight and may lead to fading of the pattern, bowls, corrugations or loosening of the joints.

6. DO NOT use a steam cleaner on the floor coverings, as this may cause permanent damage to the flooring and invalidate your warranty claims.

TIP

To avoid dirt from driveways or parking areas, always use NON-stick or rubberised floor mats in entrance areas. You should use special accessories for hard surfaces when vacuuming your floor.

REGULAR CARE

1. Only use a high-quality liquid cleaner that is suitable for PU-coated floors for care and cleaning. Ensure correct use in terms of applicable regulations as indicated on the product label. Hand wiping may be required to remove stains from tricky areas. Sweep or vacuum the designer flooring before each cleaning so that any loose dirt or particles are removed. We advise against using all-purpose cleaners, as they often contain abrasive powder or oily soaps.

2. Normal household dirt can be cleaned with a designer flooring cleaner as described in the product's instructions. Stubborn stains and spilt liquids may need to be cleaned by hand. Sweep or vacuum your designer flooring before cleaning to remove loose dirt and particles. For best results, you should avoid using combined cleaning and care products.

3. Food stains should be removed as quickly as possible and cleaned using a high-quality cleaner suitable for designer flooring.

4. Do not use cleaning cloths or cleaning utensils that contain micro-fibres. These are abrasive and frequent use of these will make the PU surface rougher. 5. If the scratches are caused by normal household use and are thin but not too deep, all you need to do is clean the affected surfaces, wash them with water and treat them after drying with a cleaning and sealing agent suitable for PU-coated surfaces. Then the surface will shine like new again.

6. Damaged panels may need to be replaced if your floor has unusually deep scratches.

7. Only mats made of vinyl (PVC) or cotton should be used as floor mats / floor protection mats for e.g. dirt traps, office chair castors etc. Rubbercoated mats are unsuitable and may cause a chemical reaction, discolouration and detachment of the protective layer.

8. DO NOT USE WAX POLISH ON YOUR DESIGNER FLOORING! The surface is very dense and nonporous; this means that the wax cannot penetrate, but accumulates on the surface and leads to yellowing and the accumulation of dirt. The impermeability and robustness of the PU surface of the designer flooring provides the required protection against wear and dirt.

9. There is no need to panic If your flooring has been exposed to excessive amounts of water due to flooding. Vinyl is waterproof! Just use a water vacuum cleaner or other device to remove the water as quickly as possible and ventilate the room. You should place a dehumidifier in the room immediately to get the humidity back to normal levels. Do not dry the room beyond the normal level of humidity that was present beforehand.

Basic cleaner

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

b!design basic cleaner is the basic care for your b!design vinyl floor. For easy cleaning of small and large surfaces - so your floor will be clean again with ease.

APPLICATION

Processing (larger areas):

Dilute b!design Basic Cleaner Concentrate 1:10 with water (e.g. 0.5 L to 5 L water) and spread evenly over the floor with an articulated mop or wipe (do not leave puddles). Also suitable for cleaning machines.

Processing (smaller areas):

Apply b!design Basic Cleaner Concentrate diluted directly and spread with wrung-out damp cloth. Allow to react for 5 - 20 minutes. During this time, re-treat dried areas. Thoroughly remove loosened dirt with an articulated wiper or damp cloth. Wipe clean 2 - 3 times with clear water. Wipe dry. After complete drying, treat with b!design refresher.

STORAGE

Store b!design Basic Cleaner in the closed original. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from frost. Store under lock and key and out of reach of children.

TECHNICAL DATA

Ingredients

AQUA; Tetradecanol, ethoxylated <2.5 EO, sulphates, sodium salts; sodium, 4-undecan3-ylbenzenesulfonate; CETEARYL ALCOHOL; PHENOXYETHANOL; 4-isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohexene

Refresher

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

b!design refresher, the natural-based vinyl cleaning and care product. Initial care with b!design refresher is also recommended for freshly laid, industrially finished floors. Also suitable for oil and wax treated wooden surfaces. Protects the surface, regenerates, refreshes. Water and dirt repellent.

APPLICATION

The floor covering must be cleaned carefully before use so that it is free of dirt and grease afterwards. Carefully sand damaged areas with the gray sanding fleece, so that any excess scratches are evened out. Remove fine sanding dust with a slightly damp cloth. Shake the spray can vigorously for approx. 20 seconds before use. Spray on in an inconspicuous place as a test to check the color and paint compatibility. Spray b!design refresher onto the surface to be treated at a distance of approx. 30 - 40 cm in the form of a mist. To achieve an optimum result 2 to 3 coats should be applied. Between the individual applications, allow the paint film to flash off for approx. 5 - 10 minutes between the individual applications. In the case of partial repairs optical differences to the remaining surface cannot be ruled out (e.g. differences in gloss level). This can only be eliminated by full-surface renovation (e.g. with PU sealer).

STORAGE

Store the b!design refresher in the closed original. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from frost. Store under lock and key and out of reach of children.

TECHNICAL DATA

Ingredients

AQUA; STEARYL BEESWAX; Tetradecanol, ethoxylated <2.5 EO, sulphates, sodium salts; sodium;4-undecan-3-ylbenzenesulfonate; 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-on; Gemisch aus 5-Chlor-2-methyl- 2Hisothiazol-3-on [EG Nr.247-500-7] und 2-Methyl2Hisothiazol3-on [EG Nr. 220-239-6] (3:1)

Wipe care

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

b!design Wiping Care Concentrate is a concentrated wiping water additive with washing-active substances and and natural care additives. For all vinyl surfaces as well as for wood and cork floors with waxed or oiled surfaces and all other wipeable floors, such as PVC, linoleum, ceramics, tiles... Cleans gently and thoroughly and streak-free. Freshens up the surface and makes it dirt-repellent. Low foaming - therefore also suitable for cleaning machines.

APPLICATION

Simply add to the wiping water - 2 closing caps are sufficient for approx. 5 liters of water. Wring out the cloth and wipe with a damp cloth. Wipe dry if necessary.

Note: For the removal of particularly strong stains, as well as for occasional refreshing and intensive care of the floor, we recommend b!design refresher.

STORAGE

Store b!design Wiping Care in the closed original Store in a cool, dry place, protected from frost. Store under lock and key and out of reach of children.

TECHNICAL DATA

Ingredients

AQUA; sodium;4-undecan-3-ylbenzenesulfonate; Tetradecanol, ethoxylated <2.5 EO, sulphates, sodium salts; Alcohol C13, branched, ethoxylated; N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) dodecanamide