Tarkett LVP Maintenance and Care

Luxury Vinyl Planks Maintenance Instructions 

INTRODUCTION
These instructions are written as a guide to be used by professionals for the proper care and maintenance of the floor. Utilizing these guidelines, with the
cleaning products listed below, will ease the maintenance process and provide the customer with a product that will perform to its intended purpose.
Always visit www.tarkettna.com for the most current installation and maintenance instructions. Technical videos and tip sheets are also available. Contact
Tarkett Technical Services at (800)-899-8916 with any questions.

POST INSTALLATION / INITIAL CLEANING
Job site conditions will cause grit and dirt to accumulate. Initial cleaning must not be performed until 72 hours after installation. However, it
is necessary the floor be swept and protected until maintenance begins. NOTE: A minimal amount of water should be used when cleaning
Aloft and Transcend Click material. The flooring should never be flooded or saturated with water.

1. Thoroughly sweep or vacuum the flooring to remove all loose dirt and
grit.
2. Prepare a cleaning solution using one of the recommended pH
neutral cleaners identified on the reference chart below.
3. The dilution ratio depends on light to heavy soil conditions. Follow the
manufacturer’s label instructions.
4. Apply the cleaning solution with a nylon or rayon mop, or pump type
sprayer. DO NOT FLOOD THE FLOOR.
5. Let the cleaning solution dwell for 5 to 15 minutes (dwell time is based
on soil conditions of the floor). DO NOT ALLOW THE SOLUTION
TO DRY.
6. Scrub the flooring using a single disc rotary machine (175 – 350
RPM) equipped with a 3M 5100 red pad or equivalent. In small areas,
use a deck brush attached to a handle.
7. Remove the cleaning solution using a wet vacuum or a mop.
8. Rinse the floor thoroughly with clean water.
9. Allow the flooring to dry completely.

NOTE: The cleaning process may need to be repeated on heavily
soiled floors.

PREVENTIVE CARE
1. An effective barrier matting system should be installed at all entrances to reduce cleaning costs and extend the life of the floor.
2. Protect the flooring from damage by using good quality protective glides and casters for chairs, tables, and other furniture using products designed
for resilient floors. Caster or wheel damage, in work stations or similar environments, can be avoided with the use of chair pads.
3. Do NOT use steel wool, strong solvents (gasoline, turpentine, and acetone), or all-purpose cleaners (Lestoil, Top Job, etc. and similar products).
4. Do NOT use sweeping compounds or mops treated with petroleum solvents, silicone compounds or loose abrasives that damage the flooring.
5. Do NOT use disinfectant cleaners and insecticide sprays containing oil or solvents that may settle on the floor in sufficient quantity to discolor, cause
slipperiness, and harm the flooring.

ROUTINE / DAILY CLEANING
It is very important to clean the flooring at a frequency consistent with the amount and type of traffic and soil conditions. Daily cleaning is
recommended.
1. Thoroughly sweep or vacuum the flooring to remove all loose dirt and
grit.
2. Prepare a cleaning solution using one of the recommended pH
neutral cleaners identified on the reference chart below.
3. The dilution ratio depends on light to heavy soil conditions. Follow the
manufactures label instructions.
4. Damp mop the cleaning solution onto the floor with a nylon or rayon
mop. Be sure to wring the mop between each application. Or, use an
auto scrubber (175 – 350 RPM) equipped with a 3M 5100 red pad or
equivalent. DO NOT FLOOD THE FLOOR.
5. Allow the flooring to dry completely.
6. Remove minor stains and scuffs in conjunction with the damp
mopping. Use a white or red pad if required.

PERIODIC / DEEP CLEANING
When Routine / Daily Cleaning no longer provides adequate results, a more aggressive deep cleaning is required to thoroughly clean the floor.
NOTE: A minimal amount of water should be used when cleaning Aloft and Transcend Click material. The flooring should never be flooded or
saturated with water.

1. Thoroughly sweep or vacuum the flooring to remove all loose dirt and
grit.
2. Prepare a cleaning solution using one of the recommended pH
neutral cleaners identified on the reference chart below.
3. The dilution ratio depends on light to heavy soil conditions. Follow the
manufacturer’s label instructions.
4. Apply the cleaning solution with a nylon or rayon mop, or pump type
sprayer. DO NOT FLOOD THE FLOOR.
5. Let the cleaning solution dwell for 5 to 15 minutes (dwell time is based
on soil conditions of the floor). DO NOT ALLOW THE SOLUTION
TO DRY.
6. Scrub the flooring using a single disc rotary machine (175 – 350
RPM) equipped with a 3M 5100 red pad or equivalent. In small areas,
use a deck brush attached to a handle.
7. Remove the cleaning solution using a wet vacuum or a mop.
8. Rinse the floor thoroughly with clean water.
9. Allow the flooring to dry completely.
NOTE: The cleaning process may need to be repeated on heavily
soiled floors.