Waterblock X flooring is very hygienic, easy to care for, beautiful, scratch-resistant, and durable. All Waterblock X flooring requires care and maintenance to look and perform their best. The type
and frequency of traffic on your floor will determine the frequency of necessary maintenance. The design and even the colour of the flooring will have some bearing on how much care may be necessary. Solid coloured floors will show scuffs, scratches, dirt, and general wear more than multi-coloured and/or patterned floors. Lighter colours will show staining more than darker colours. For this reason, floors with solid and/or light colours should receive special attention regarding preventative maintenance and the overall amount of care provided. Ultimately, the price of failing to clean and maintain flooring is much higher than the time and effort required to clean and maintain the flooring. Taking care of your floor not only increases your enjoyment level but also protects your investment.

Routine Care:

• Regularly sweep or vacuum thoroughly (once per week minimum). If vacuuming, do not use vacuum beater bar. Where robotic vacuums are used, confirm that abrasive contact does not occur and keep the wheels of the machine clean.
• Footprints or dirt can be removed with a damp cloth. Please use a well-wrung out cloth.
• Damp mop using water with a well-wrung out mop. Do not soak or saturate the flooring as this may damage the flooring and void the warranty.
• Never use highly abrasive tools or solutions. Never use an orbital buffing machine.
• Promptly remove spills.
• For scuffs (material left on the surface due to friction), try rubbing a tennis ball over the area. A slit can be cut in the ball so that it can be placed on the end of a broom handle if there is a sizeable area to be covered.
• The following items must be cleaned promptly as they can permanently discolour the flooring: ink, iodine, mercurochrome, betadine, dyes, asphalt, tar, grease, baking grease, cooking oils, and nail polish. Stains from these materials are not covered by the flooring warranty.

Any spill should be cleaned immediately. The longer the spilled materials are left on the floor, the greater the risk of permanent staining. When spot cleaning, it may be necessary to clean the entire floor to achieve a uniform look. Floorbit recommends keeping a list of products used to clean flooring which may be important if a warranty service is needed.

Maintenance:

• Be careful when placing furniture and appliances over your flooring. When moving heavy items, always carry them. Never push or pull furniture or other heavy items over the Waterblock X flooring.
• Put flower pots on water resistant mats.
• Check the condition of all the casters, rollers, legs, and bottoms of furniture before setting them on your flooring. All furniture with wheels should have soft rubber rollers.
• Use heavy felt protectors under furniture. The heavier the item, the wider the ‘footprint’ should be to spread out the load.
• Protective pads are required where chairs on rollers will be present. Replace any worn casters or rollers.
• Remove any protruding tacks, nails, or similar materials that may scratch the flooring. Remove any rust. Sand or otherwise smooth any jagged or rough surfaces that will contact the flooring.
• Protect flooring by using mats outside and/or inside all entrances. Mats will collect tracked-in dirt, sand, pebbles, and other particulate and will absorb moisture. Keep mats clean.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight for long periods of time. This type of exposure can cause expansion due to heat which may result in buckling or other damage. Sunlight can also cause fading or discolouration. Floorbit requires the use of UV protective film, blinds, curtains, or shades to assure that product is protected from direct sunlight.
• Hardened glue-residue can be removed with acetone or a special glue solvent or usual household cleaners may be used, please avoid scouring agents, wax or polish. Larger soiling and persistent stains like colour, glue, nail varnish or oil can easily be removed using acetone or any other alcohol containing solvents.
• Protect your floor against burns. Cover the flooring near open flame sources, and near any extremely hot items.

Do not use the following on Waterblock X:

• Steam mop
• “Mop and Shine” products
• Soap-based detergents or oil soaps
• Abrasive cleaners or compounds
• Floor wax
• Ammonia
• Vacuum with a rotating beater bar
• One step cleaner/polishes
• Harsh scouring or buffing pads or tool

For additional information contact Floorbit Technical Services at ecommerce@floorbit.com, 012-851 1678, or visit our website at www.floorbit.com

Published Date: January 30, 2026