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General information on cleaning Dr. Schutz cleaning agent

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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.

PU cleaner

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Concentrated cleaning agent for maintenance cleaning and final cleaning of factory-finished PU/ PUR floor coverings or floor coverings that have been treated with a Dr. Schutz PU seal. Excellent binding of dirt, even with greasy residues. No leaching of the surface, no formation of grey streaks. Streak-free cleaning of factory-finished PU/PUR floor coverings or floor coverings made of PVC, linoleum or rubber that have been treated with a Dr. Schutz PU seal. Observe the care instructions specific to the object and the floor covering available at www.dr-schutz.com.

APPLICATION

Final cleaning once installed:

Remove coarse dirt by sweeping or vacuuming. For heavy soiling, dilute PU cleaner at a ratio of 1:10 (1 litre to 10 litres of water); for light soiling, reduce the concentration according to the amount of soiling. Spread the cleaning solution on the floor covering and scrub the surface after a short application time. For larger surfaces, use an SRP rotary-disc cleaner and a red pad or scrub brush. Pick up dirt particles with absorbent wide mops or use a Dr. Schutz spray vacuum cleaner with a hard floor adapter for larger areas. Give the flooring a final wipe with clean water for neutralisation.

Maintenance cleaning: Dilute PU cleaner at a ratio of 1:200 (50 ml to 10 litres of water) and mop the floor with this solution. The dilution may be increased to 1:400 (25 ml to 10 litres of water) when used in automatic cleaning machines. Please note: Do not use the cleaning solution on sensitive surfaces (e.g. wood, metal).

CONSUMPTION

Final cleaning after installation: around 2 litres per 100 sqm Maintenance cleaning: around 0.1 litres per 100 sqm

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry location. Shelf life 24 months in the unopened original container from the date of manufacture. Keep under lock and key and out of reach of children.

TECHNICAL DATA

Contents

less than 5 % non-ionic surfactants, less than 5 % anionic surfactants. Contains fragrances, LIMONENE, solvents.

pH

9.5 (concentrate)

ScratchFix PU Repair Pen & Spray

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Special PU pen for filling individual scratches on elastic floor coverings. Good adhesive properties. Extra matt appearance. Quick drying. Easy to use. Elastic floor coverings treated in the factory with PU/PUR or with a PU seal.

Special water-based clear varnish for the partial restoration of scratches on elastic floor coverings. Very good filling of fine scratches and stress whitening on dark surfaces. Good adhesive properties. Extra matt appearance. Non-yellowing Easy to use. Factory-finished PU/PUR elastic floor coverings or floor coverings treated with a PU seal.

USING THE PEN

The floor covering must be carefully cleaned before applying the pen so that it is then free of dirt and grease. Start by erasing deeper scratches across the scratch with the plastic wedge to remove any protrusions. Level the surface along the scratch using the grey sanding fleece. Use a slightly damp cloth to remove fine sanding dust.

Before use, give the pen a good shake for about 15 seconds and vent it after removing the cap. (Before using for the first time, rinse the brush tip under water and dry it with the cotton cloth) To do this, hold the pen with the tip pointing upwards and hold "PRESS". Then with the tip facing down, hold "PRESS" again and drip a drop onto a cloth. The brush tip is now ready for use and can be moved along the scratch with carefully using light pressure. Once dry (about 10 - 15 minutes), erase any differences in gloss level by running the plastic wedge across the scratch. Rinse the brush tip with water and dry after use.

We recommend touching up all scratches with PU Repair Spray (see PU Repair Spray product information). Any adjustments to the gloss level should be made using the grey sanding fleece. To do this, matt lightly and without pressure in the direction of the grain over the fully dried lacquer (allow around 45 - 60 minutes drying time). In the case of partial repairs, visible differences from the remaining surface cannot be ruled out (e.g. differences in gloss level). This can only be eliminated by a full-surface renovation (e.g. with PU seal). Deeper scratches (in the protective layer) cannot be entirely removed.

USING THE SPRAY

The floor covering must be carefully cleaned before applying the pen so that it is then free of dirt and grease. Carefully sand damaged areas with the grey sanding fleece to even out any protrusions around the scratches. Use a slightly damp cloth to remove fine sanding dust. Give the spray can a good shake for about 20 seconds before using. Spray on an inconspicuous area as a test to check the colour shade and paint compatibility. Spray PU Repair Spray onto the surface that is being treated from a distance of around 30 - 40 cm in the form of a mist. 2 to 3 coats should be applied to achieve the best result. Allow the paint film to flash off for around 5 - 10 minutes between each application.

In the case of partial repairs, visible differences from the remaining surface cannot be ruled out (e.g. differences in gloss level). This can only be eliminated by a full-surface renovation (e.g. with PU seal).

TECHNICAL DATA

Gloss level

extra matt = 6 – 8 GE (60°-measurement)

Shelf-life

pen: at least 24 months (in the sealed original packaging) Spray: at least 12 months (in the sealed original packaging)

Dust dry

Pen: after around 1 - 2 minutes (depending on the climatic conditions in the room). Spray: after around 15 - 20 minutes (depending on the climatic conditions in the room)

Safe to walk on

after about 6 hours

Sealing at a later date

Can be recoated with PU sealant after thorough cleaning.

Full care matt

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Polymer dispersion containing polyurethane for the care of newly laid or thoroughly cleaned floor coverings in the target area, if the use of a hard sealer or a PU sealer is not possible. Also, highly suitable for quick refreshing of PU-finished floors due to the specific combination of polymers. Ideal for the care and maintenance cleaning of elastic floor coverings in the household. An elastic, slipresistant, matt care film protects the flooring. Dirt adhesion is reduced and cleaning is made easier during maintenance. Suitable for care film renovation using the high-speed method. Floor coverings made of PVC, CV, linoleum. The application on polyolefin, rubber and stone floors is possible depending on the location and must be tested beforehand. Observe care instructions specific to the floor covering.

APPLICATION

Maintenance of newly laid/ground-cleaned floors and refreshing of PU-finished coverings: Give full care matt a good shake before use. For the care of newly laid or thoroughly cleaned floors, apply undiluted with a squeegee or the Quick Step in an even thin film lengthwise to the surface of the floor after it has been laid or thoroughly cleaned. Once the care film is safe to walk on, repeat the process in the transverse direction. In areas subject to higher levels of wear, apply a third coat in the longitudinal direction once dry. Allow the film to dry for at least 12 hours, but preferably overnight, before the floor covering is used. To refresh PUfinished coverings, clean the floor thoroughly with Basic Cleaner R or PU Cleaner before applying full care matt. We recommend using a green pad for this.

Maintenance cleaning:

Dilute full care matt at a ratio of 1:100-1:200 (50-100 ml to 10 litres of water) and use a wet mop to clean the floor with this solution. The procedure is suitable for removing light soiling. For the removal of heavier soiling (e.g. in corridors, around kitchen units) and to achieve the best possible cleaning result, we recommend regular cleaning with PU cleaner.

PLEASE NOTE

Avoid strong sunlight and draughts when applying undiluted, turn off underfloor heating beforehand. In the case of older linoleum coverings that are porous and have been leached out by the use of strongly alkaline cleaning products, powdering of the coating may occur in individual cases.

TECHNICAL DATA

Consumption 25 - 35 g/sqm per application (initial care and refreshing) around 0.2 litres per 100 sqm (maintenance cleaning) Shelf life

pH-value

about 8.7 (concentrate)

Contents

less than 5 % non-ionic surfactants. Contains CHLOROMETHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, BRONOPOL, fragrances, solvents, care components

Giscode

GE 10 (product code for cleaning and care products)

Storage

Store full care matt in a cool and dry location in the sealed original packaging with protection from frost. Keep under lock and key and out of reach of children.