Bruce Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Guidelines for Bruce® Dura-Luster®, Dura-Luster Plus and Permion® Finish Floors
| Proper care and maintenance will help ensure your floor always looks its best. Simply follow the maintenance steps and floor care tips outlined below.
Initial Care:
Following installation, clean with Bruce Dura-Luster No-Wax similar in nature) on your floor: ammonia-based cleaners, acrylic finishes,wax-based products, detergents, bleach, polishes, oil soap, abrasive cleaning soaps, or acidic
materials such as vinegar. Many of these products can pit or etch the finish of your flooring or prevent the proper use of recommended maintenance materials.
Grease/Lipstick/Crayon/Ink Spots/Rubber Heel Marks
Chewing Gum, Candle Wax
Minor Abrasions/Scratches
Deep Scratches/Gouges
Bruce® Recommended Floor Care Products Bruce Dura-Luster® No-Wax Floor Cleaner:A unique cleaner that lifts soil from the surface of the urethane finish without leaving a film. Simply apply the cleaner onto a clean cloth for cleaning small areas or spray directly onto the floor and use an Armstrong swivel-head mop with cloth cover for cleaning the entire area. Another appropriate floor cleaner is ArmstrongTM Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner. Bruce Fresh FinishTM:Fresh Finish is an easy do-it-yourself touch-up for all urethane-finished floors. A great alternative to sanding and recoating, it restores the original gloss level of your floor even after years of traffic and wear. Another recommended urethane top-coat is Armstrong Restore. Fresh Finish and Restore are available in two gloss levels – regular gloss for semi to high gloss floors and low gloss for ultra low to low gloss floors. Bruce Clean ‘n’ Strip®:A cleaner specifically designed for the removal of petroleum-based stains and spills. Used for removal of rubber heel marks, grease,wax and asphalt. Simply apply to a clean, dry cloth and wipe the stain free from the finish. Another appropriate spot cleaner/wax remover is Armstrong Wipe Clean. Bruce Dura-Luster Floor Care Kit:A convenient cleaning kit with all the components of hassle-free cleaning of all urethane-finished floors. Kit includes one hardwood floor cleaner, one large, swivel-head mop that collapses for easy reach under furniture and appliances, and one cloth mop cover that is both reversible and machine washable. The Armstrong Hardwood & Laminate Cleaning System kit may also be used. Bruce or Armstrong Replacement Mop Covers:Each pack contains two soft, absorbent, terry cloth covers, elastic-fitted for quick and easy replacement on the swivel-head mop. Covers are reversible and machine washable. Touch-Up Kit:Used for blending scratches and nicks on Dura-Luster Plus(urethane) finish floors. The kit contains touch-up markers and filler sticks that blend with Bruce factory-finished stains plus complete instructions and materials to easily repair many problems. Acrylic Filler:Designed to conveniently fill gaps, small openings and broken edges. Simply apply the material on the area to be repaired and wipe away excess with a damp towel. © 2006 AWI Licensing Company Trademarks owned by AWI Licensing Company or Armstrong Hardwood Flooring Company Armstrong Customer Relations and Technical Services: 1 800 233 3823 www.bruce.com PLEASE SEND CORRESPONDENCE TO: Customer Relations and Technical Services Armstrong World Industries, Inc. PO Box 3001, Lancaster, PA 17604-3001 |



