Robbins prides itself on an uncompromising standard of quality in their wood flooring and also the maintenance products they manufacture for them.

Your Floor is protected by Robbins' exclusive Forever polyurethane no-wax finish, which makes taking care of a hardwood floor easy. The finish is ultraviolet (or UV) cured for even greater durability.

Thanks to these advances in finishing technology your hardwood floor is actually easier to care for than carpet or vinyl.

Little wonder that Premium is their middle name.

ROUTINE CARE - THREE EASY STEPS

EASY CARE STEPS FOR BOTH FOREVER IIT FINISH AND FOREVER IIT SATIN FINISH:

• Vacuum or sweep your floor once a week, or more if needed. The vacuum head must be brush or felt. Do not use vacuums with beater bars or hard heads. A good quality dust mop (see Sh-Mop or MicroFiber Miracle Mop) is also highly recommended to eliminate finer particles of grit and dirt that can act like sandpaper on a hardwood floor. Keep animal nails trimmed to prevent finish scratches.
• Spills and tracked-in dirt should be cleaned immediately. Using Armstrong Hardwood and Laminate cleaner, lightly apply to the surface and wipe with a Hardwood mop (see Sh-Mop or MicroFiber Miracle Mop) or a soft cloth. Excess cleaner that does not evaporate immediately should be dried with a clean towel. No rinsing is necessary. (For difficult stains, use Robbins Hardwood Flooring Spot Cleaner).
• Twice a year, apply Robbins ForEver II Coat (High Gloss) or Forever II Coat (Satin) Polyurethane Top Dressing. The application of this top dressing can be done in one easy step. Simply apply a thin coat with a Padco Applicator or sponge mop and let dry. When possible, always apply with the grain. (See the product container for important details).
  

QUICK FIXES - THE HARDWOOD ADVANTAGE

Drop a knife on your vinyl floor and it can be permanently flawed. Burn your carpet and it's ruined. But hardwood flooring bounces back; it can be repaired.

Minor Abrasions/Surface Scratches in High-Traffic Areas:
1. Clean with Armstrong Hardwood and Laminate Cleaner
2. Forever II or Forever II Satin Finish Floors - spot coat with Forever II Coat (High Gloss) or Forever II Coat (Satin) Polyurethane Top Dressing.

Minor Nicks/Gouges:
Fill using Robbins Hardwood Flooring Touch-Up Kit or Acrylic Filler.

Deep Gouges That Penetrate The Stain Layer:
Replace the individual board and/or sand and finish the floor professionally. (If a floor is properly maintained, you should rarely, if ever, have to do this, except for the purpose of changing the floor's color.)

(Robbins Opal Ice, Pearl, White Linen and all maple product finishes may require a more rigorous maintenance schedule, especially in high-traffic areas.)

Do:

• Wipe up spills immediately.
  
• Use door mats and throw rugs outside room entrances and in front of kitchen sink and refrigerator to help keep dirt and grit off your floor, and to prevent damage and excessive wear.
  
• Place runners and area rugs (with slip-resistant backings) along high-traffic areas.
  
• Move heavy appliances and furniture by using a dolly rolled over plywood or pressed board.
  
• Use furniture leg protector pads under all furniture legs.
  
• Replace hard, narrow furniture rollers with wide rubber rollers.
  
• Keep the relative humidity in your home between 45% and 55%.
  
• Protect your floor from direct sunlight.
  

Don't:

• Use any of the following products (or products similar in nature) on your floor: ammonia based cleaners, acrylic finishes, wax based products, detergents, bleach, polishes and oil soaps, or abrasive cleaning soaps.
  
• Allow water to stand on your floor for any length of time.
  
• Walk across your floor in poorly maintained shoes with heel taps, spike heels or with any sharp object protruding from your shoe.
  
• Allow furniture to rest on the floor on small metal tips or hard domes.
  

SPILLS AND ACCIDENTS

Accidents happen. But they can also be remedied. Robbins care and maintenance products make it easy to deal with them.

Armstrong Hardwood and Laminate cleaner can be used to remove common household marks such as:

• Grease
  
• Rubber heel marks
  
• Lipstick
  
• Food and beverage stains
  

(In cases where Armstrong Hardwood and Laminate Cleaner proves ineffective against stains, try applying Robbins Hardwood Flooring Spot Cleaner.)