MAINTENANCE, CARE AND CLEANING INSTRCTIONS FOR WOOD FLOORING OILED WITH OSMO OIL-WAX
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RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT CHAIN OF CUSTODY We are a company that takes our future and that of the planet very seriously. That is why we work towards guaranteeing reforestation and environmental care, safeguarding the future of the forests and their wood. WE ADHERE TO THE CHAIN OF CUSTODY STANDARD in line with EUTR regulations. EUROPEAN REGULATIONS Our wood is purchased under the permits required by the official competent agencies in each country of origin and adhering to Due Diligence System of AEIM (Spanish Timber Trade Federation's), thus complying with the European Union Timber...

LOPEZ IPIGUEIRAS SOLID WOOD FLOORING Lopez Pigueiras recommends the use of osmo/ products 1.3 Photo-degradation or oxidation ^ MAINTAINING FLOORS ^ IN PRIVATE RESIDENCES 2.3 Intensive cleaning and refreshing 3 MAINTAINING FLOORS IN PUBLIC SPACES 3.1 Regular mop cleaning 3.2 Intensive cleaning and refreshing

WOOD PROPERTIES 1.1 HYGROSCOPIC PROPERTIES OF THE WOOD Relative ambient humidity must be maintained betrnen 45% and 65%. As a consequence of the hygroscopic nature of wood, variations in its dimensions caused by the surrounding ambient conditions are considered normal. Low humidity conditions may generate 1.2 VARIATIONS IN COLOUR AND GRAIN 1.3 PHOTO-DEGRADATION OR OXIDATION Natural wood acquires character over the passage of time. Furthermore, prolonged exposure to solar radiation triggers a photo-degradation or oxidation process that translates to hue changes with respect to its original...

MAINTAINING FLOORS IN PRIVATE RESIDENCES 2.1 DRY CLEANING An oiled wood floor repels dirt. Unlike many other types of floor, a wood floor does not build up electrostatic charge and does not encourage the appearance of microbes and allergens. Dust and lint can quickly and easily be removed from any oiled wood floor using the green Dust-Mop from the Opti-Set Cleaning Kit. This Kit contains a telescopic handle, a Dust-Mop, a Micro-Mop Plush and an Active Fibre Cloth. A wood floor should be mopped frequently, depending on usage. In the home, mopping once a week is normally sufficient. The...

After a certain amount of time has passed, wood floors need to be restored. The need for this depends on usage after the first few months. Before the intensity of the floor CLEANING AND fades, it should be deep-cleaned using Liquid Wax Cleaner. This will help to maintain the beautiful appearance of the floor. It is inevitable that marks will appear on the floor over time. This is not a huge problem given that an oiled surface can be easily restored at any time without requiring sanding. This represents a significant advantage over varnished surfaces. After deep-cleaning the floor, apply a...

Clean high-traffic areas once a day using the Spray-Mop damp mop. Use only the Wash&Care cleaner. This cleaner removes dirt and its natural oils nourish the wood, preventing it from drying out. Avoid using aggressive multi-purpose cleaners. 3.2 INTENSIVE CLEANING AND REFRESHING Use Maintenance Oil to intensively clean and refresh wood floors when necessary, depending on how frequently the floor is used. In public spaces, this should be done frequently to maintain the appearance of the floor. Use the FloorXcenter cleaning machine to clean large areas. To preserve the appearance and value of...

Oiled floors can be partially treated. This can be necessary in certain high-traffic areas. The process is as follows: Apply a thin layer of Polyx-Oil, using the microfibre roller to spread this evenly. When the restoration is carried out using coloured oil. it is important to keep the colour reference to avoid differences in colour in later applications. The restoration of coloured oil floors should be undertaken by an expert. In this case the process is as follows: • Sand the damaged area thoroughly and clean the surface carefully. • Apply a thin layer of coloured Polyx-Oil Tints and...

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