Linoleum - Maintenance
LINOLEUM – GENERAL UPKEEP
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.
FLOOR CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Genuine Linoleum Floor Cleaner
Specially Developed for Armstrong Genuine Linoleum Floors
Regular Cleaning
- Sweep or vacuum floor thoroughly
- Mix 1/4 cup 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 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
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).
FLOOR STRIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Genuine Linoleum Floor Stripper
Specially Developed for Armstrong Genuine Linoleum Floors
Floor Prep
- Sweep or vacuum floor thoroughly
- Mix 1 cup stripper per each gallon of COOL water
- Do NOT use at full strength
Stripping the Floor
- Liberally apply 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 stripper on a new floor
WARNING!
EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
contains Glycol Ether
Get more detailed information on stripping polish from Genuine linoleum (PDF – 11K).
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 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 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
WARNING!
EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
Contains Dipropyl Glycol Methyl Ether
Get more detailed information on polishing Genuine linoleum (PDF – 10K).