How to Care for Vinyl: New vinyl floors are extremely durable and long lasting, but like any floor covering they still need regular maintenance to stay looking like new. Follow these general guidelines for vinyl flooring. Care After Installation: 1. For the first 24 hours after your new floor is installed protect all the seamed areas by not walking on the seam sealer. 2. Keep the room at 68* F or greater for at least a 2 days after installation to allow the adhesives to setup properly. 3. Do not roll heavy objects directly on to a newly installed vinyl floor for at least 24 to 48 hours. 4. Before placing chairs or furniture on your new vinyl floor check the condition of all casters or rollers before setting them on your floor. Replace any worn casters or rollers. 5. Vacuum regularly to remove grit and sand. Wash your floor occasionally with the manufacturer's recommended floor cleaner, such as Armstrong's Once & Done, or Mannington's Rinse-Free Cleaner. 6. Never use abrasive cleaners, soaps, paste waxes, or solvents on your vinyl floor. 7. If your floor gets a cut or gouge in it, or if you have a seam open up cover the area immediately and call your professional floor covering store. A professional installer can repair the area, but if the cut is filled with dirt it may be difficult to repair correctly. 8. When moving heavy objects across your floor place plywood, or underlayment sheets down first and move the object over the plywood sheets. If you have questions or concerns about Vinyl Floor Care feel free to ask the team at Carpet Superstores who will be more than glad to help.