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MAINTENANCE
Refer
to manufacturer’s recommendations
for additional information on the
care of all floor-covering products.
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Carpet |
Vacuuming
high traffic areas daily will not
only keep them clean but will help
to maintain the upright position of
the nap. Spills should be wiped up
and stains spot-cleaned immediately.
Always dab at the stain, never rub
it. Stain removers should be tested
first on an out-of-the-way area of
the carpet, such as in a closet, to
check for any undesirable effects.
Professional cleaning should be
performed regularly, usually
annually. |
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Resilient
Flooring |
Although
resilient floors are designed for
minimum care, they do vary in
maintenance needs. All resilient
floors require some regular
application of a good floor finish.
This assures retaining a high gloss. |
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No Wax |
The
resilient flooring installed in your
home is the “no wax” type. “no-wax”
means it is coated with a clear,
tough coating which provides both a
shiny appearance and a wearing
surface. Even this surface will
scuff or mark. Follow any
manufacturer’s specific
recommendations for care and
cleaning of all your hard surface
floors.
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Scrubbing/Buffing |
Frequent
scrubbing or electric buffing is
harder on floors than regular foot
traffic and is not recommended for
any floor surface. |
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Moving
Furniture |
Use extreme
caution when moving appliances
across resilient floor covering.
Tears and wrinkles can result.
Coasters should be installed on
furniture legs to prevent permanent
damage. |
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Seam Lifting |
Flooring of
any type will shrink and seams may
actually separate slightly due to
this shrinkage. Minor gaps and
separations not exceeding 1/8" are
common and should be expected. Seams
can lift or curl if excessive
moisture is allowed on the floor. A
special caulking can be used at tub
or floor joints to seal seams at
those locations. |
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Excessive
Water |
For maximum
comfort and efficient energy use, do
not place furniture and draperies
over registers and cold air returns.
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Hardwood |
Wood floors will respond noticeably
to changes in the humidity level in
the home, especially in winter. A
humidifier will help but will not
completely eliminate this reaction.
Fading of the floor color will occur
on wood floors that are in direct
sunlight.
Wood floors will
exhibit the following traits: when
new, small splinters of wood may
appear; dimples or scratches can be
caused by moving furniture, dropping
heavy or sharp objects, etc. Some
shrinkage or warping can be
expected, especially around heat
vents or any heat-producing
appliances. Warping will occur if
the floor becomes wet repeatedly or
is thoroughly soaked even one time.
A dulling of the finish in heavy
traffic areas is likely; a white,
filmy appearance is caused by
moisture (often from wet shoes or
boots).
Your hardwood floors
have a polyurethane finish. An
oil-based or wax product (i.e.,
Murphy’s Oil Soap) should not be
used to clean the hardwood. In daily
care of hardwood floors, preventive
maintenance is the primary goal. |
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Spills |
Food spills
should be cleaned up as quickly as
possible using a very dry cloth.
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Shoes |
High heeled
shoes can exert a force that can
damage wood floors. |
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Mats |
Use
protective mats outside the exterior
doors to help prevent sand and grit
from getting on the floor. Gritty
sand is wood flooring’s worst enemy.
Avoid mats with rubber backing. |
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Yellowing and
Warping |
Be aware that yellowing and warping
of the surface can result from the
solid rubber backing on some area
rugs or mats. |
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Furniture Legs |
Install
proper floor protectors on furniture
used on hardwood floors. Protectors
will allow chairs to move easily
over the floor without scuffing.
Clean the protectors on a regular
basis to remove any grit that may
accumulate. |
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LIMITED
WARRANTY |
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Carpet |
To fully and
efficiently utilize your cooling
system, you must understand that it
is a total, whole-house system. The
cooling system involves everything
inside your home, including, for
example, drapes and window
coverings. The cooling system should
be able to maintain a temperature of
78 degrees (measured 5 feet above
the center of the floor at the
T-stat). In the case of excessive
outdoor temperatures (95 degrees or
above), a 17-degree difference will
be difficult to maintain. The
Homeowner is responsible for minor
adjustments such as balancing
dampers and registers. All rooms
will may vary in temperature by as
much as 6 degrees. This is
acceptable. |
Resilient
Flooring
(Vinyl) |
Expansion
and contraction of metal ductwork
will typically result in some
ticking or popping sounds. It is not
possible to eliminate these sounds. |
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Hardwood
Floors |
Register
covers are removable and adjustable.
The homeowner is responsible for
adjusting the dampers in these
covers to regulate the airflow
within the home. In particular,
attention is drawn to the fact that
rooms farther away from the furnace
will need to have vents opened more
than rooms closer to the furnace. |
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Floor Squeaks |
A
squeak-proof floor cannot be
assured. Floor squeaks are often
temporary and may be a passing
condition, caused by lumber
shrinkage or temperature changes. An
isolated floor squeak is not a
defect unless caused by a defective
floor joist in the system. A large
area of floor squeak which is
noticeable, loud and objectionable
is a defect that will be repaired at
the discretion of Tahoe Homes, LLC.
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