ARMSTRONG FLOOR CARE PRODUCTS

 

EASY CARE STEPS FOR ARMSTRONG GENUINE LINOLEUM FLOORS

Genuine linoleum is a unique material with maintenance characteristics similar to wood. It is tough and durable but susceptible to moisture and alkalinity. In order to produce its best appearance and to protect it from dirt and excess moisture, linoleum should be cleaned and polished with products intended for use on genuine linoleum. Armstrong offers three products specifically designed to maintain residential linoleum, Armstrong™ Genuine Linoleum Floor Cleaner, Armstrong Genuine Linoleum Floor Polish, and Armstrong Genuine Linoleum Floor Stripper.

Regular Cleaning

• Sweep or vacuum floor thoroughly
• Mix 1/4 cup Armstrong Genuine Linoleum Floor Cleaner* per gallon of COOL water
• Wash with lightly dampened mop
• Change cleaning solution frequently
• Allow floor to dry

Heavier Cleaning

• Sweep or vacuum floor thoroughly
• Mix 1/4 cup Armstrong Genuine Linoleum Floor Cleaner* per gallon of COOL water
• Scrub with wet mop, then damp mop scrubbed area
• Allow floor to dry

Cleaning Before Polishing

• Follow instructions above
• Rinse entire floor with clean water
• Apply polish according to instructions

* Specially developed for Armstrong Genuine Linoleum Floors.

WARNING!
EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT
Contains Glycol Ether

Get more detailed information on how to care for and maintain your Genuine linoleum floor (PDF – 11K).

Linoleum Floor Stripping Instructions

Floor Prep

• Sweep or vacuum floor thoroughly
• Mix 1 cup Armstrong Genuine Linoleum Floor Stripper* per each gallon of COOL water
• Do NOT use at full strength

Linoleum Stripping the Floor

• Liberally apply Armstrong Genuine Linoleum Floor Stripper* solution to area 3-4 feet square, let soak 3 minutes
• Scrub vigorously with scrub brush or nylon pad
• Mop up solution from floor
• Apply clean rinse water with clean mop
• Mop up rinse water
• Repeat process until entire floor is stripped and rinsed
• Change stripping solution and rinse water often
• Allow floor to dry thoroughly
• Floor should appear uniformly dull

Repolishing the Floor

• Apply 2-3 coats floor polish with a clean damp mop
• Apply polish in areas 3-4 square feet (do not pour on floor)
• Let dry at least 30 minutes between coats
• Allow final coat at least 60 minutes to dry
• Do not use Armstrong Genuine Linoleum Floor Stripper* on a new floor

* Specially developed for Armstrong Genuine Linoleum Floors.

WARNING!
EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
Contains Glycol Ether

Get more detailed information on stripping polish from Genuine linoleum (PDF – 11K).

Linoleum Floor Polishing Instructions

Genuine Linoleum Floor Polish
Specially Developed for Armstrong Genuine Linoleum Floors

Floor Prep

• Sweep or vacuum floor thoroughly
• Follow instructions to clean or strip floor
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water
• Allow floor to dry
• Do not strip a new floor

Polishing a New or Stripped Floor

• Wait 2 to 3 days after installation before polishing
• Apply 2-3 coats Armstrong Genuine Linoleum Floor Polish* with a clean damp mop (do not pour on floor)
• Apply polish in areas 3-4 feet square
• Let dry at least 30 minutes between coats
• Allow final coat at least 60 minutes to dry

Repolishing a Floor

• Apply 1-2 coats floor polish as appearance dictates
• Apply Armstrong Genuine Linoleum Floor Polish* in areas 3-4 square feet (do not pour on floor)
• Let dry at least 30 minutes between coats
• Allow final coat at least 60 minutes to dry

* Specially developed for Armstrong Genuine Linoleum Floors

WARNING!
EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
Contains Dipropyl Glycol Methyl Ether

Get more detailed information on polishing Genuine linoleum (PDF – 10K).