| Barwood-Pilon has a full gamut of products
designed to preserve and maintain the beauty of your prefinished
hardwood floors. Ask us for the MIRAGE Maintenance Guide. It contains plenty of good advice and practical tips for you. |
| Maintenance accessories :
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- MIRAGE Maintenance
Kit includes:
- 1 mop
- 1 litre (34
oz liq.) spray bottle of cleaner
- 2 terry cloth
cover
- 1 litre (34 oz
liq.) MIRAGE
spray cleaner
- MIRAGE concentrated
cleaner
- MIRAGE replacement
mop cover
- MIRAGE Maintenance
Guide
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| Quick process in only 3 easy steps : |
| MIRAGE
recommends the following simple, effective way to care for your
floor: |
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- Always vacuum
or sweep the floor to remove all traces of dust or abrasive
residues before cleaning.
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- Spray lightly
some MIRAGE cleaner on a section of the floor or directly on
the terry cloth mop.
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- Wipe the floor
with the mop, lengthwise of the floor strips with a back-and-forth
motion. Finish one section before starting another one.
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Notes
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- Never use wax,
oil-based detergent or any other household cleaners. These may
dull or damage the finish, leaving a greasy film and making
the floor slippery and more difficult to clean.
- A dirty mop cover
may leave traces on the floor. Replace it with a clean one.
The dirty cover can be machine-washed like any terry cloth towels.
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Helpful Tips :
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- Regulary sweep
or vacuum the floor to prevent sand or abrasive dust from accumulating
and scratching the finish.
- Place doormats
outside and rugs inside at every entrance of the house, again
to prevent sand or abrasive dust from accumulating on the floor.
- Place a rug in
front of the kitchen sink, kitchen working stations, and the
dishwasher to protect the floor from dropped kitchen accessories
and from water or oily detergent spills.
- Use adequate floor
protection (felt pads) under all furniture and chairs legs,
in order to ease their movements and to prevent scratching the
floor.
- The relative humidity
level in your home must be maintained at 45% (i.e. 40-50%) throughout
the year.
Hardwood is a living substance which reacts to changes of relative
humidity. It absorbs or releases humidity according to seasons.
Consequently, its dimension changes.
In summer, when humidity is at its highest, it is absorbed
by the wood which then expands. These variations can be minimized
with proper ventilation, dehumidifying or heating. In winter,
on the other hand, when the heating system is on, the relative
humidity level in the house is much lower. It is then recommended
to use a humidifier, in order to minimize extreme shrinkage
effects.
- Keep "high heel"
shoes in good condition. Damaged or worn high heels may expose
a metal tip which will certainly damage your hardwood floor.
- Protect your floor
against direct sunlight or any intense source of artificial
lighting. Over time, intense light will discolor exposed surfaces.
This phenomenon with wood surfaces is normal and natural. The
lighter the color of the natural wood, the more apparent this
phenomenon will be.
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Did you know :
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- That you can easily
replace a damaged strip?
- That you can restore
the finish and lustre of a polyurethane coating?
- That you can change
the color of your floor?
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| * For additional information, please contact one of our salespersons or ask your questions via our email address info@barwoodpilon.com. |
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