{"id":6898,"date":"2019-03-29T11:24:20","date_gmt":"2019-03-29T15:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harlequinfloor.wpengine.com\/?p=6898\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T17:38:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T22:38:53","slug":"cleaning-and-maintenance-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/us.harlequinfloors.com\/en\/cleaning-and-maintenance-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning and Maintenance of Harlequin Vinyl Performance Surfaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Cleaning is a daily procedure. Proper maintenance will help extend the life of your floor and protect its special slip-resistant surface.<\/li>\n<li>Dust, dirt and spills are the enemy \u2013 try to remove them as promptly as possible!<\/li>\n<li>Mop your floor daily with a solution of lukewarm water and 3\u20136oz. of\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us.harlequinfloors.com\/en\/shop\/cleaning-maintenance\/daily-cleaner\/\">Harlequin Daily Cleaner<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Always use a wet\/dry vacuum to remove dirty water after cleaning.<\/li>\n<li>Stubborn scuff marks can be removed from the floor with the use of\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us.harlequinfloors.com\/en\/shop\/cleaning-maintenance\/heavy-duty-cleaner\/\">Harlequin Heavy Duty Cleaner<\/a><\/strong>, also ideal for high-traffic areas.<\/li>\n<li>Busy, heavy use studios can meet the demands of daily cleaning with the use of an automatic scrubbing machine, such as\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us.harlequinfloors.com\/en\/products\/harlequin-micromini-floor-scrubber\/\">Harlequin\u2019s Micro-Mini Scrubber<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>DO NOT apply any type of floor sealer, finish or wax of any type.<\/li>\n<li>DO NOT sweep or mop the floor with oil treated mops or brooms.<\/li>\n<li>DO NOT scrub the floor with hard polyester or nylon pads, steel wool, wire brushes or abrasive floor cleaners.<\/li>\n<li>Remind dancers not to wear outdoor shoes on the floor. If outdoor shoes must be worn, wipe them before stepping on the floor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For additional recommendations and guidance on cleaning your vinyl floor, check out our Cleaning and Maintenance Downloads below:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/us.harlequinfloors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Cleaning-Data-Sheet-1_26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Cleaning &amp; Maintenance for Harlequin Surfaces<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us.harlequinfloors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cleaning-and-Maintenance-Instructions_Vinyl-Tiles_4_2018-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cleaning &amp; Maintenance &#8211; Vinyl Tiles<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us.harlequinfloors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cleaning-and-Maintenance_Glassless-Mirrors_4_2018-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cleaning &amp; Maintenance &#8211; Glassless Mirrors<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Contact your Account Executive if you have any questions about caring for your Harlequin floor.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cleaning is a daily procedure. 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