Keeping your floor looking its best

After cleaning, apply a coat of Timberland floor refresher in accordance with the instructions and allow to dry. It does not need to be buffed. This should be done every one to three months, depending upon usage of the floor. It will protect the surface lacquer by forming an elastic and wear-resistant coating. Timberland floor refresher does not need to be applied every time the floor is cleaned, but should be used if the finish is starting to look dull

REMOVING SPILLS

Common sense dictates spills should be wiped up as soon as possible, certainly before they dry and set. Wipe clean with a well wrung Miracle 'E' Mop.

Consult the stain guides below for the type of cleanser you should use

Marks and stains from...

Fruit, berries, juice, milk, cream, soft drinks, beer, wine, coffee and tea: Cold water and Miracle 'E' Mop

Chocolate, Grease, Oil. White Spirit: White Spirit

Shoe polish, rubber heals, tar and asphalt: Methylated Spirit

Urine: Cold water and Miracle 'E' Mop

Blood: Cold water and Miracle 'E' Mop

Oiled Floors

From new:

Even though fully oiled during production, the manufacturers suggest that about a fortnight after installation, a quick re-oiling particularly in hallways and kitchens is recommended to cope with any expansion / contraction as the wood settles into your rooms ambient temperature /humidity levels

To maintain:

1. Hoover or sweep the floor thoroughly on a regular basis, as you would with any form of flooring. Timberland’s waxed duster is particularly useful in picking up dust and fluff

2. Periodically apply Timberland soap, which needs to be added to water as instructions on the bottle, Use two buckets, one with the diluted soap cleaner, and one with clean water for rinsing out mop, so that the dirt and grit is NOT transferred back into the soap solution. The mop should be moist without being wringing wet. A film of moisture and soap is left behind with the soap 'feeding' the wood . A small amount of moisture periodically is helpful to maintain the floors humidity and moisture content. Timberland’s Floor E mop is particularly useful for this job

3. Regular maintenance can be carried out by buffing the floor with Timberland Floor Emop. When this no longer brings out the shine, it is time to re-oil. If the floor starts to look dry or lifeless (usually caused by wear & tear in main thoroughfares), apply Timberland maintenance oil, in accordance with the instructions.

4. Timberland maintenance oil should be applied by cloth and immediately polished in by hand or with a polishing machine. Re-coat if necessary. The floor should look slightly ‘wet’ with the oil and have a silky matt surface. Make sure that all oil residues are polished well into the surface using a lint free cotton cloth. Please note oily cloths can self-ignite. Always remove the old cloths / rags and dispose of responsibly or immerse them in water. Keep oil away from hot objects.

5. Should you get a stain on the floor use Timberland intensive wood cleaner in accordance with the instructions.

If you have underfloor heating installed in conjunction with your wood flooring it is important that the advised temperature parameters are not exceeded. Depending how warm you like your rooms and how often you have the underfloor heating on, you may find that your floor will benefit from more regular soaping and oiling

We at Timberland want your floor to look as good as you do, if you have any specific care requirements or questions please don't hesitate to call the Customer Care Dept on 01491 821852. Adhering to this minimal maintenance will help protect your new floor for years to come...for no more effort than vacuuming your carpets