Page 20 - Provenza Floors Hardwood Guidelines Consumer Flipbook 2023

FINISH SPECIFIC CARE & MAINTENANCE
UV ACRYLIC / POLYURETHANE FINISH FLOORS
Provenza UV Acrylic and Polyurethane floors require the same general preventive, regu-
lar care and maintenance as our other hardwood finishes.
Regular Care
Daily cleaning to remove debris from the flooring surface should be done with a soft
broom, vacuum cleaner (raised beater or suction type) or Provenza Microfiber Mop Set.
Use floor cleaning products made for Acrylic or Polyurethane finished floors. Provenza
recommends using its All Purpose Cleaner for its Acrylic and Polyurethane finished
hardwood floors.
First, dry mop the floor to remove all dirt and debris, then follow the instructions on the
cleaning product ensuring that you do not over saturate the floor.
Avoid using water and vinegar, soap-based cleaners, or wax on your hardwood floor as
they can dull or leave a film on the finish over time.
Recoat/Refinish
When the hardwood floor requires a recoat or refinishing, Provenza Floors , Inc. recom-
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mends using the services of an NWFA Certified Professional. (nwfa.org)
OIL FINISH FLOORS
Provenza oil finished floors provide a more natural looking matte finish that is durable
and easy to maintain. Oil finished hardwood floors require the same general preventive,
regular care and maintenance as our other hardwood finishes.
Oil finished floors installed in high traffic or commercial areas will require more frequent
maintenance including periodic deeper cleaning and rejuvenation.
Regular Care
Daily cleaning to remove debris from the flooring surface should be done with a soft
broom, vacuum cleaner (raised beater or suction type) or Provenza Microfiber Mop Set.
Use Provenza Natural Cleaner spray along with the Microfiber Mop Set to clean areas
that have become soiled. Spray a small amount of cleaner on a soft dry cloth, then wipe
to remove marks and dirt. This cleaner will not leave streaks or a film and can be used
as often as desired.
IMPORTANT! Do not use products containing alcohol on Provenza oil finish hardwood
floors. Most general cleaning products contain alcohol as a drying agent and by its
chemical nature will damage the factory oil finish and void the manufacturer warranty.
Oil Finish Touch-up
Over time, the hardwood floor oil finish may need treatment with Provenza Oil Refresh-
er. There is no set time when you will need to do this kind of touch-up. Areas of your oil
finished floors that experience heavier traffic than others may require touch-up sooner,
while other areas may not need it until much later.
Heavy Duty Cleaning and Rejuvenation
High traffic or commercial flooring areas that become heavily soiled require deeper
cleaning and oil finish rejuvenation periodically. Provenza’s Spot Remover & Rejuvenat-
ing Oil should be used for this purpose.
Remove loose debris and clean with Provenza’s Natural Cleaner spray.
Apply a small amount of Spot Remover to a soft cloth or scotch pad and gently rub to
remove dirt from the flooring surface. Follow up by applying Rejuvenating Oil to the area
treated.
Remove excess oil with a moist (not wet) microfiber cloth or the sponge side of the
scotch pad. Repeat this procedure for all flooring areas that require rejuvenation.
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