Care & Maintenance

Cleaning & Maintenance Guidance

Practical care guidance for maintaining TEWOLAM homogeneous vinyl flooring in commercial interiors.

Professional Web Guidance

Build care around the space in use.

This web guidance provides a practical care framework for distributors, contractors and facility teams. Select compatible products and methods for resilient flooring, follow the approved project requirements and use any published SANFU maintenance document where available.

Maintenance Rhythm

Daily. Periodic. Protect.

A simple operating rhythm connects routine soil removal, planned deeper cleaning and preventive protection.

  1. 01DailyRemove loose soil, respond to spills and maintain a clean working surface.
  2. 02PeriodicAdjust deeper cleaning to traffic, soil load and the condition of the area.
  3. 03ProtectControl tracked-in dirt and prevent avoidable damage from furniture or equipment.

Commissioning

Initial Cleaning

Begin with a controlled clean that removes construction residue without stressing the new surface.

  • Remove loose construction dust and debris carefully.
  • Vacuum or dust mop the complete area before damp cleaning.
  • Damp clean with a suitable neutral cleaner intended for resilient flooring.
  • Remove adhesive residue using a compatible method and test it first in an inconspicuous area.
  • Avoid aggressive chemicals and uncontrolled mechanical action during initial cleaning.
  • Confirm the installation system is ready before introducing water, equipment or normal traffic.

Everyday Care

Routine Cleaning

A consistent routine prevents loose soil and spills from becoming more difficult maintenance issues.

  • Dust mop or vacuum regularly using equipment suitable for resilient flooring.
  • Damp mop as required with a neutral cleaning product suitable for the floor.
  • Clean spills promptly and keep wet areas controlled during the process.
  • Use clean tools and change cleaning solution when it becomes visibly soiled.
  • Increase cleaning frequency at entrances, circulation routes and other heavily used areas.
  • Review the routine when traffic patterns or operating conditions change.

Planned Care

Periodic Maintenance

Deeper maintenance should respond to actual traffic, soil load and appearance rather than a fixed universal interval.

  • Inspect high-use zones and identify areas that routine cleaning no longer restores effectively.
  • Use machine cleaning only where appropriate for the flooring, space and selected maintenance system.
  • Choose compatible pads, equipment and cleaning products for resilient flooring.
  • Work methodically, recover soiled solution and avoid leaving excessive water on the surface.
  • Review the result after the floor is dry and adjust the maintenance method where necessary.
  • Coordinate periodic work to avoid uncontrolled access while cleaning is in progress.

Local Treatment

Stain & Spill Management

Identify the contaminant and begin with the least aggressive compatible method.

  • Water-based spills: absorb promptly, then damp clean the affected area.
  • Oil or grease: remove excess material carefully and use a compatible resilient-floor cleaner.
  • Rubber marks: treat locally without abrasive powders or aggressive scouring.
  • Adhesive residue: use a method compatible with the floor and the adhesive involved.
  • Stubborn stains: test the cleaner in an inconspicuous area before wider use.
  • Avoid aggressive solvents unless their compatibility has been specifically approved.

Soil Control

Entrance Protection

Effective entrance management reduces abrasive grit and moisture before they reach the main floor.

  • Provide effective entrance matting suited to the building and expected conditions.
  • Use enough matting to support practical dirt and moisture removal from footwear and wheeled traffic.
  • Clean and maintain entrance mats regularly so they continue to perform.
  • Remove grit around mat edges and adjacent circulation zones.
  • Increase attention during wet weather, construction activity or other high-soil periods.

Damage Prevention

Furniture & Equipment Protection

Prevent concentrated loads and dragging damage as part of the maintenance plan.

  • Use appropriate furniture feet, glides or load-distribution protection.
  • Keep protective components clean, secure and free from sharp edges.
  • Do not drag heavy furniture or equipment directly across the floor.
  • Use suitable temporary protection when equipment is moved or building work takes place.
  • Inspect frequently moved furniture and replace damaged protection before it marks the floor.

Operating Context

Maintenance by Environment

The core method stays consistent while frequency and operational focus respond to the space.

  • Healthcare — Coordinate frequent routine cleaning with hygiene-focused facility operations and controlled access.
  • Education — Prioritize entrance soil, furniture movement and circulation areas exposed to concentrated daily traffic.
  • Public Buildings & Workplace — Monitor entrances, primary routes and scheduled maintenance zones in line with building use.
  • For every environment, base the programme on actual traffic, observed soil and the required appearance standard.

Material Care

What to Avoid

Avoid methods that can scratch, chemically stress, over-wet or distort the resilient floor surface.

  • Abrasive powders, harsh scouring tools or methods that can scratch the surface.
  • Aggressive solvents unless compatibility has been specifically approved.
  • Excessive standing water or uncontrolled wet cleaning.
  • Unsuitable highly alkaline or acidic cleaning products.
  • Uncontrolled steam or high heat unless the method is specifically approved.
  • Dragging heavy furniture, equipment or sharp loads directly across the floor.
  • Combining cleaning products or methods without confirming their compatibility.

Supporting Documents

Cleaning & Maintenance Documents

Download approved care documents for operational use. The web guidance above remains available independently.

TEWOLAM Homogeneous Vinyl Flooring — Cleaning & Maintenance Guide

Cleaning & Maintenance · TEWOLAM · English · Global · v1.0 · 2026-09-01

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