STAIN REMOVAL AND SMALL SPOT REPAIRS All wood floors are susceptible to stains from ordinary household living. Care should be taken to try and limit this from happening by placing breathable mats around kitchen sinks or other food prep areas. Breathable area mats or Rugs can be used in entry ways to limit scratches, water and other outdoor elements. Very light and white floors will show stains or wear much easier. If a floor seems to stain easy it may be an indication that you may be in need of a Periodic Refreshing or Renovation to improve the durability. Wipe up liquids and food spills as soon as possible with a clean damp cloth. For stubborn stains use NWP’s Floor Soap or Liquid Wax to remove or diminish the stain. Floor Soap is generally more effective on acidic related stains while Liquid Wax is more effective on grease or oil related stains but either product is safe to try on any stain. When Wash and Care is being used to treat a small stain, it can be applied directly out of the container, (No need to mix with Water) Use the green hand holder and red pad to massage the cleaner into the stains and let sit for a few minutes to help break down the stain. Add water and continue to scrub gently until stain goes away or diminishes. Clean up with water and a clean cloth. Liquid Wax can also be used in a similar manner to treat stains by applying directly to the affected area and simply scrubbing gently the affected area and then ensuring you completely remove the excess. No water should be used with this product as it contains mainly solvents and protective waxes. Use stain-removers with care, using too much or rubbing too hard can affect the surface finish and colour. In some cases the best results to deal with a stain is to clean it and as well use a colored touch up to mask the stain. STAIN Fruit, berries, juice, soft drinks, beer, tea, wine, milk, cream, coffee, pet urine and feces Chocolate, grease, whipped cream, rubber marks, oil, tar, asphalt Ink, felt tip pens, stencils, blacking, paint, crayons etc REMOVE WITH Floor Soap Liquid Wax SMALL SPOT REPAIRS Surface Scuffs and scratches can be touched up with the NWP supplied oils in your Care and Maintenance kit. Surface scratches that do not go deep into the actual wood or have not had any impact on the color and there is no raw wood exposed, can be touched up with the Natural oil. Shake the can well to mix all the ingredients and simply pour out a small amount to the affected area or dab the scratches with a brush, massage the oil gently into the scratches using the green hand holder and cloth pad for larger area’s or use the disposable cotton towels for small areas. For touching up spots that require colored touch up mix the can well and apply with a small brush to the affected spot. Rub in gently using a clean cotton cloth and remove any excess. Always rub off all excess oil and dispose cloths or cotton towels safely. Always try a small sample spot or area first before completing larger spots or sections. NWP MAINTENANCE & CARE STAIN REMOVAL AND SPOT REPAIRS | 4
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