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CARING FOR YOUR ROBBINS MAPLE FLOOR
It is your responsibility to care for and maintain your new
maple sports floor.
It is essential that you take necessary measures to assure
the proper care and preservation of your floors. Maintaining
proper conditions within your building after work is completed
is essential to assure the trouble-free life of your floor.
To protect your investment and to assure that your floor provides
lasting satisfaction and the performance that you expect,
we recommend:
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Floor Stains, gum and shoe marks
Floor stains can be avoided by wiping spillage from the surface
immediately. Staining occurs when spills are absorbed into
the finish. Gum can be removed by freezing and scraping it
off with a plastic putty knife. Shoe marks should be removed
with approved* floor cleaner.
Daily
Daily sweeping with a properly treated dust mop* will keep
the floor surface free from dust, grit and abrasive particles.
Keep all walk off mats clean.
Monthly
Remove foreign debris and clean entire floor with approved
floor cleaner*.
Annually
Robbins recommends that your maple floor should be "screened"
and re-coated with a new coat of finish at least once a year.
Properly abrade and tack-clean the floor as recommended by
the finish manufacturer prior to applying finish.
Approved Maintenance Products*
Contact your flooring contractor to determine the brand and
type of finish used on your floor. You should contact the
finish manufacturer for detailed maintenance products and
procedures. When oil based finishes are used, spot cleaning
with 100% virgin mineral spirits may be performed for hard
to remove dirt and stains. Recycled mineral spirits can contain
any number of contaminates, based on where they may have been
used; when recycled it is impossible to remove all foreign
materials in the liquid. When using 100% virgin mineral spirits
you should allow it to flash off a minimum of one hour, no
less, depending on conditions (humidity).
GENERAL
CARE
Temperature, Humidity and Ventilation
Be sure that your HVAC system is operating to provide a temperature
range of 55-80 degrees and 35-55% relative humidity. Ventilation
equipment should be available for year-round use. Humidity
and Ventilation are critical considerations for your new wood
floor. 35-55% relative humidity is normally required
for long trouble-free life. If humidity rises to over
55%, prompt air circulation should be initiated by opening
interior doors and windows and by activating the ventilating
system. However do not draw warm, moist air in from outdoors,
as excessive humidity will cause wood to expand. Summer months
are especially critical. Inspect your wood floors regularly.
If necessary, turn on the heating system. If less
than 35% humidity level persists, use humidification to prevent
excessive dryness and possible wood shrinkage. Maple flooring,
being a solid wood product, is hygroscopic material. It will
expand and contract as it absorbs and releases moisture. It
will change dimensionally until it reaches equilibrium with
the surrounding environment. This is an uncontrollable, yet
natural characteristic of solid wood flooring. Excessive expansion
and shrinkage issues that may result due to environmental
conditions are not the responsibility of Robbins or the installer,
and are not covered under warranty.
Excessive Tightening
When excessive tightening of the floor becomes noticeable,
reduce the wood moisture content. Lowering relative humidity
and providing airflow can assist this.
Excessive Cracks
When unusually wide cracks begin to appear, increase the relative
humidity in the room.
Keep Water off the Floor Surface
Avoid exposure to water from tracking during periods of inclement
weather by the use of walk off mats at all entrances. Windows
and doors should be closed during rainy weather. All leaks
must be corrected immediately. Machine scrubbing or power
machines that induce water under pressure should not be used.
This is a critical point since industry warranties exclude
damage due to moisture.
Prevent Exposure to Moisture
Any evidence of dampness within your building should be called
to the attention of your architects and engineers. Interior
drains and down spouts should be properly insulated to prevent
the development of excessive condensation moisture. Exterior
drains and downspouts should be kept clear and flow away from
the building. All exterior doors should have watertight thresholds.
Expansion Joints
Expansion joints around the perimeter of your floor, at columns,
or inserts, should never be blocked or obstructed.
Anchoring Bleachers
No fixtures, equipment or bleachers should be lagged through
wood floors into concrete without first cutting wood away
from lag bases and making provisions for expansion in the
floor system.
If you have any questions about the
installation, cares, or refinishing of your floor, consult
your Robbins authorized flooring contractor. For technical
or any other questions, contact Robbins @ 1-800-543-1913.
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NEW FLOOR INITIAL MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: Do not allow any use of a new or recoated floor for
5 days after installation. To prevent future dirt build-up on
the floor, be sure to follow these steps before the floor is
open for use.
- Sweep floor thoroughly with a clean, untreated cotton
dust mop.
- Mix *Pulastic Mat Cleaner with tap water using a 30 to
1 ratio. (Water does not need to be hot for the initial
maintenance.)
- Damp-mop entire floor surface with cleaner/water solution.
- Allow solution to dry on floor.
This initial maintenance treatment will help your Pulastic
floor repel dirt. It is very important to perform initial
maintenance.
SPOT REMOVAL
Remove difficult stains and/or scuff marks with a NON-ABRASIVE
CLEANER. Stronger cleaning agents (e.g., acetone, mineral
spirits or xylene-dampened cloth) can be used for tar removal.
Floor must be rinsed with water following use of solvent.
FAILURE TO REMOVE SOLVENT COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT DISCOLORATION
OF FLOOR. Before using any solvents, test a small area (in
corner, behind bleachers, for example) to determine best results.
DAILY CLEANING
PROCEDURES
- SWEEP DAILY with a clean, untreated cotton dust mop. Wash
mop periodically to remove stubborn dirt. It is important
to routinely remove dirt and grit. If allowed to buildup,
dirt, grit and grime will dull the look of the floor and
make long-term maintenance more difficult.
- SPOT CLEAN AS NEEDED. Refer to Spot Removal.
WEEKLY CLEANING
PROCEDURES
Depending on frequency of use, surface may require weekly
scrubbing.
- Sweep floor with a clean, untreated dust mop.
- Mix *Pulastic Mat Cleaner with hot tap water (approximately
120° – 130°), using a 30 to 1 water-to-cleaner
ratio for typical weekly or monthly maintenance.
- Note: If the floor is extremely dirty, use a 20:1 ratio
for the hot tap water and *Pulastic Mat Cleaner.
- Apply cleaner/water solution to floor with a rotary brush
scrubber or auto scrubber by turning the vacuum off with
the squeegee in the up position. Allow solution to stand
on floor for 10 minutes to release and loosen dirt (emulsify),
but do not allow cleaner to dry. Scrub slowly with the rotary
brush scrubber or auto scrubber, vacuum on and the squeegee
in the down position, using a blue scrub pad. Place "wet
floor" signs. Allow floor to dry overnight.
MONTHLY CLEANING
PROCEDURES
- Sweep floor with a clean, untreated cotton dust mop.
- Mix *Pulastic Mat Cleaner with hot tap water (approximately
120° – 130°), using a 30 to 1 water-to-cleaner
ratio for typical weekly or monthly maintenance.
- Note: If the floor is extremely dirty, use a 20:1 ratio
for the hot tap water and *Pulastic Mat Cleaner.
- Apply cleaner/water solution to floor with a rotary brush
scrubber or auto scrubber by turning the vacuum off with
the squeegee in the up position. Allow solution to stand
on floor for 10 minutes to release and loosen dirt (emulsify),
but do not allow cleaner to dry. Scrub slowly with the auto
scrubber or rotary brush scrubber, with the vacuum on and
the squeegee in the down position, using a blue scrub pad.
Place "wet floor" signs. Allow floor to dry overnight.
For extremely soiled floors or problem areas a green scrubbing
pad may be used, but no more than twice a year.
- WASH WITH AN AUTO SCRUBBER OR ROTARY BRUSH SCRUBBER AND
PULASTIC MAT CLEANER ON A REGULAR BASIS. Surface should
be cleaned minimally once a month.
YEARLY CLEANING
PROCEDURES
- SCHEDULE A YEARLY VISIT WITH YOUR AUTHORIZED ROBBINS INSTALLER.
A yearly floor inspection will determine if any changes
are needed with your maintenance schedule.
IMPORTANT!
- Keep dust and grit off floor. (Use floor mats at entrances
to gym and high-traffic areas).
- AVOID use of low-quality footwear (e.g., black-soled shoes)
that cause excessive scuffing.
- Tables, chairs and moveable equipment should have proper
functioning "glides" to minimize indentations.
- DON"T allow water or liquids to stand on floor.
- Avoid phosphates, solvents and all moderate-to-high sudsing
products.
- When using a battery operated auto scrubber, be sure it
is properly charged so battery acid does not leak on the
floor.
*Contact Robbins technical service (800-543-1913) or your
authorized Robbins installer for recommended products.
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CHEMTURF®
MAINTENANCE
Guidelines for the care of your Robbins
Chemturf sports floor.
®2004 Robbins Sport Surfaces.
Failure to follow these instructions will diminish the
beauty of your Chemturf Floor. All rights reserved.
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NEW FLOOR INITIAL MAINTENANCE
- Sweep/vacuum floor.
- Mix cleaner* (Robbins Pulastic Mat cleaner), with hot
tap water using a 30 to 1 ratio, or the recommended water-to-cleaner
ratio if a different cleaner is used.
- Apply cleaner/water* solution to floor. Allow solution
to stand on floor to release and loosen dirt, but do not
allow cleaner to dry. Scrub with an auto scrubber and green
scrub pad, then remove solution with wet/dry vacuum. Immediately
rinse with fresh water (under pressure or lightly scrub).
Remove water with wet/dry vacuum. Continue cleaning sections
of the floor until entire floor has been cleaned. (This
step may require repeating to remove excessive grime that
may have built up on surface during construction.)
- Place "wet floor" signs. Allow floor to dry
overnight.
SPOT REMOVAL
Remove difficult stains and/or scuff marks with a NONABRASIVE
CLEANER. Stronger cleaning agents (e.g., citrus-based cleaner)
can be used for tar removal. Floor must be rinsed with water
following use of any cleaner. FAILURE TO REMOVE CLEANER COULD
RESULT IN PERMANENT DISCOLORATION OF FLOOR. Before using any
cleaner, test a small area (in corner, behind bleachers) to
determine best results.
DAILY CLEANING
PROCEDURES
- SWEEP DAILY with a treated dust mop. Wash mop periodically
to remove stubborn dirt. It is important to routinely remove
dirt and grit. If allowed to buildup, dirt, grit and grime
will dull the look of the floor and make long-term maintenance
more difficult.
- SPOT CLEAN AS NEEDED. Refer to Spot Removal.
*Robbins Pulastic Mat Cleaner is suitable and recommended
to clean a Chemturf floor. Contact your authorized Robbins
dealer to purchase.
MONTHLY (OR AS NEEDED)
CLEANING PROCEDURES
- Sweep floor with a treated dust mop.
- WASH WITH AUTOSCRUBBER AND CLEANER ON A REGULAR BASIS.
Mix *Pulastic Mat Cleaner with hot tap water using a 30
to 1 water-to-cleaner ratio for typical weekly or monthly
maintenance.
- Note: If the floor is extremely dirty, use a 20:1 ratio
for the hot tap water and *Pulastic Mat Cleaner.
- Apply cleaner/water solution to the floor. Allow solution
to stand on floor to release and loosen dirt, but do not
allow cleaner to dry. Scrub with an auto scrubber and a
red scrub pad. Remove solution with a wet/dry vacuum. For
extremely soiled floors or problem areas, use a blue scrubbing
pad. Place"wet floor" signs. Allow floor to dry
overnight.
YEARLY CLEANING PROCEDURES
- SCHEDULE A YEARLY VISIT WITH YOUR AUTHORIZED ROBBINS INSTALLER.
A yearly floor inspection will determine if any changes
are needed with your maintenance schedule.
IMPORTANT!
- Keep dust and grit off floor. (Use floor
mats at entrances to gym and high-traffic areas.
- Avoid use of low-quality footwear (e.g.,
black-soled shoes) that cause excessive scuffing.
- Tables, chairs and movable equipment should
have proper functioning "glides" to minimize indentations.
- DON’T allow water or liquids to stand
on floor.
- Avoid phosphates, solvents and all moderate-to-high-sudsing
products.
- Supercedes all former instructions
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CLEANING PROCEDURE
- Sweep/vacuum floor.
- Mix cleaner* with water using manufacturer’s recommended
water-to-cleaner ratio.
- Apply cleaner/water* solution to floor. Allow solution
to stand on floor to emulsify, but do not allow cleaner
to dry. Scrub with a natural fiber brush or red scrub pad,
then remove solution with wet/dry vacuum. Immediately rinse
with fresh water (under pressure or lightly scrub). Remove
water with wet/dry vacuum. Continue cleaning sections of
the floor until entire floor has been cleaned.
- Place “wet floor” signs. Allow floor to dry
overnight.
SCHEDULE
- It Is Important to routinely remove dirt and grit. If
allowed to build up, dirt, grit and grime will make long-term
maintenance more difficult.
- Spot Clean As Needed. Remove water with a wet-dry vacuum.
Frequency of spot cleaning will depend on the amount of
use, type of use, and the quality of daily maintenance.
- Wash With Autoscrubber And Cleaner On A Regular Basis.
Depending on frequency of use, surface may require weekly
scrubbing. Surface should be cleaned minimally on a monthly
basis.
- For Badly Worn Or Damaged Floors, consult Robbins or your
authorized Robbins installer to determine if deep scrubbing,
stripping or replacement is necessary.
SPOT REMOVAL
Remove difficult stains and/or scuff marks with a Nonabrasive
Cleaner. Stronger cleaning agents (e.g., citrus-based cleaner)
can be used for tar removal. Floor must be rinsed with water
following use of any cleaner. Failure to remove cleaner could
result in permanent discoloration of floor. Before using any
cleaner, test a small area (in corner, behind bleachers) to
determine best results.
IMPORTANT!
Keep dust and grit off floor. (Use floor mats at entrances
to gym and high-traffic areas).
Avoid use of low-quality footwear (especially black-soled
shoes) that can cause excessive scuffing.
Tables, chairs and movable equipment should have proper functioning
“glides” to minimize indentations.
Don’t allow water or other liquid to stand on floor.
Avoid phosphates, solvents and all moderate-to-high-sudsing
products.
*Contact Robbins technical service (800-543-1913) or your
authorized Robbins installer for recommended products.
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NEW FLOOR INITIAL MAINTENANCE
- Initial cleaning of floor should take place within 48
hours of installation.
- Sweep floor thoroughly.
- Wet mop the floor with fresh, clean water.
- Remove excess water with wet/dry vacuum.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Frequency of cleaning will depend on the amount of use.
- Sweep floor thoroughly. If relatively clean, wet mop with
fresh water.
- For soiled floors a mild, non-phosphate type of cleaner
should be used. Sweep the floor thoroughly. Wash the floor
with cleaner mixed with water according to manufacturer’s
recommendations.
- Scrub floor with a blue scrub pad.
- Rinse floor thoroughly with a clean mop and fresh water.
Remove water from floor with a wet/dry vacuum.
NORMAL CLEANING
- Sweep floor.
- Mix cleaner with water using recommended cleaner/water
ratio.
- Apply cleaner/water* solution to floor. Scrub with a blue
scrub pad, then remove solution with wet/dry vacuum. Rinse
floor thoroughly with a clean mop and fresh water. Remove
water with wet/dry vacuum. Continue cleaning sections of
the floor until entire floor has been cleaned.
- Place "wet floor" signs. Allow floor to dry
overnight .Note: If a white film appears after cleaning
the floor it is an indication that the floor was not rinsed
enough. Repeat rinsing procedure until residue has been
removed.
SCHEDULE
- SWEEP DAILY
- SPOT CLEAN AS NEEDED. Remove water with a wet-dry vacuum.
Frequency of spot cleaning will depend on the amount of
use, type of use, and the quality of daily maintenance.
Tar or black sole marks can be removed by spraying area
with a stronger solution of cleaning product. Let cleaner
sit on the spots for 10 minutes, then scrub with a blue
scrub pad.
- Depending on frequency of use, surface may require weekly
scrubbing. Surface should be cleaned minimally once a month.
IMPORTANT!
- Keep dust and grit off floor. (Use floor mats at entrances
to gym and high-traffic areas).
- AVOID use of low-quality footwear (e.g., black-soled shoes)
that cause excessive scuffing.
- Tables, chairs and moveable equipment should have proper
functioning "glides" to minimize scratches.
- DON’T allow water or liquids to stand on floor.
- Avoid excessive cleaner or water on floor.
- Avoid using steel wool or abrasive brushes, cotton mops,
abrasive or very alkaline cleaners, phosphates, solvents
and all moderate-to-high-sudsing products. Cleaner must
have a neutral PH.
- NEVER BUFF THIS SURFACE.
*Contact Robbins Technical Service (800-543-1913) or your
authorized Robbins installer for recommended products.
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