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Surfaces	Items	Routine Care	Special Instructions
Resilient Flooring Asphalt Tile, Linoleum, Rubber Tile, Vinyl	Flooring	Mix a nonabrasive, all purpose cleaner with warm water according to label directions. Clean the floor surface using a mop, sponge or cloth dipped in the solution and wring out. Change the cleaning solution as necessary. Three categories of floor cleaning products are also available; some that clean, clean and add shine, or just add shine. Follow label directions for proper use.	Check with flooring manufacturer for any special care instructions. Read cleaning product label for rinsing instructions; some products require rinsing, others do not.
No-wax Vinyl	Flooring	Mix a nonabrasive, all-purpose cleaner with warm water according to the package directions. Clean the floor surface using a mop, sponge or cloth dipped in the solution and wrung out. Change the cleaning solution as necessary. Read cleaning product label for rinsing instructions _ some products require rinsing, others do not.	Scratches caused by grinding dirt and grit into the flooring can dull the finish. After a period of time it may be necessary to use some type of polish to help provide protection, fill in scratches and add shine. Use a floor cleaning product _ one that cleans, cleans and shines, or adds shine. Follow label directions for proper use.