Caring for your Karndean LVT Flooring

Instructions for using Karndean Clean 

Here are the instructions for using Karndean Clean:

• Remove any dust or debris from your floor.
  
• Prepare the Karndean Clean solution, diluting as per the instruction on the bottle. 
• Apply the solution liberally over the entire floor using a clean mop.
  Soak up the solution using a damp mop and leave it to dry.
  
• Thoroughly clean the mop with cold running water.
• If you do have stubborn stains, spot clean using undiluted Karndean Clean or Karndean Remove.
• If you wish to vacuum your floor, please check your vacuum manufacturer instructions and guidance on cleaning floors as some hoovers will not be recommended. 

Deep Clean using Karndean’s 3 step, Clean, Remove and Refresh system

Your Karndean Luxury Vinyl Tiles should last you for years, in fact they are guaranteed to last a lifetime.  However, we know that life happens – you need to live in your home, and it’s not a showhome!  So if, after a while, it starts to look a little tired and grubby we suggest giving your Karndean flooring a deep clean using Karndean’s 3 step, Clean, Remove and Refresh system.

In order to complete your Refresh you need to follow these steps:

• Remove any dust or debris from your floor.
• Remove mats and any free standing objects from the floor.
• Mix the Karndean Remove solution as per the instruction on the bottle. Always wear protective gloves when using this product.
• Apply the Karndean Remove cleaning solution to the floor using a clean mop, working in an area no larger than 5m x 5m (16’ x 16’) at a time. 
• Leave the solution on the floor for approximately 10 minutes.
• Be careful not to allow Karndean Remove to dry on the floor.
• Scrub the floor using a white scrubbing Remove pad fitted to the end of an applicator.
• Next, the Karndean Remove needs to be taken off.
• Remove all the residue and rinse the floor with a wet mop or wet vac
• After the floor has dried, check all residue has been removed.
• Clean the mops and other equipment with clean, cold running water. 
• Next you can apply Karndean Refresh, creating a satin finish to your floor.  This also helps protect it from marks and fine scratches.
• When using Karndean Refresh, avoid, where possible, strong sunlight and draughts and ensure all under floor heating is switched off before starting work.
• Also, before you start, make sure the floor is completely dry and free of all traces of Karndean Remove.
• Using a soft, lint free applicator pad spread a thin and even layer of undiluted Karndean Refresh onto the floor, in a widthways direction.
• Leave this layer to dry for approximately 30 minutes, then repeat the process lengthways.
• Rinse the pad thoroughly after use and leave the floor to dry for approximately 6 hours or preferably overnight.