MAINTENANCE GUIDE RMC OIL UV

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Maintenance guide Rubio MonocoatOil UV

Precautions and recommendations1- Clean the parquet regularly with a vacuum cleaner or a soft broom. Remaining dirt and sand particles can damage the floor surface.

2- Remove stains immediately with a well-wrung cloth.

3- Clean up spills immediately to prevent them from seeping into the open spaces of the wood floor.

4- Do not clean the floor with pure water; always use a maintenance product.

5- Do not use traditional cleaning products.

6- Put carpets in the exterior doors.

7- Place carpets in high traffic areas.

8- Move the carpets since they block the sunlight and discolorations can appear under the carpet.

9- Place protective pads on the legs of chairs and tables. 10- Avoid the use of stiletto heels.

11- Do not drag heavy objects, lift them to avoid scratching them.

12- Be careful with open windows, rainwater can damage the parquet.

13- Protect the floor from direct sunlight, avoid direct sunlight on the pavement. With exposure to direct sunlight or intense artificial light, all floor coverings are modified over time, producing an oxidation and darkening in light woods and a fading

in the case of dark woods. This is something characteristic of wood and not a defect.

14- If the house is going to remain closed for a long period of time, it is especially recommended to maintain the right temperature and humidity to prevent the wooden floor from swelling or cracking.

15- Do not stick adhesive tapes or similar on the wood floor. The solvents contained in the adhesive tape can eliminate the finish of the wood floor.

Humidity and temperatureWood is subject to natural dimensional variations depending on the environmental conditions in which it is found. In order to avoid undesirable conduct, such as pronounced cracks or deformations in the pavement layers, it is recommended to maintain relative humidity values between 40% and 65% and a temperature between 15 and 30°C. Depending on the ambient temperature and humidity conditions, it corresponds to the equilibrium humidity values of the wood itself. To achieve maximum performance, we must maintain the product in the recommended conditions of humidity and temperature, that is:

a. Constant temperature of the casing between 18 and 22 ºC (64,4 and 71,6 ºF)

b. Household humidity is between 35% and 70% of the limits accepted as healthy by the World Health Organization.

GRATO PARQUET advises homeowners to pay special attention to these values and recommends the installation of humidifiers and/or dehumidifiers in homes located in populations with extreme climates.

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Maintenance guide Rubio MonocoatOil UV

Cleaning and maintenance product These products are specially designed for cleaning oiled wood floors:

Use of the product:Before using the floor for the first time, it is advisable to polish it, whether it is industrially oiled or residential flooring. The final polishing, which increases the surface resistance, can be done by hand or with a machine. Regular maintenance is necessary for oiled floors.

1. Clean the parquet regularly with a vacuum cleaner or a soft broom. Remaining dirt and sand particles can damage the floor surface.

2. Immediately remove stains with a well wrung out cloth. Worn stains are difficult to remove.

3. Never use too much water; use a well drained cloth.

4. Do not use traditional cleaning products. .

5. Put pads on the legs of chairs and tables. Do not use color floor protectors.

6. Avoid wearing stilettos.

7. Place a protective mat under wheelchairs.

8. Place a protective plate under the pots.

9. Do not drag heavy objects; lift them to avoid scratching.

10. Be careful with open windows, rainwater can damage the parquet.

RMC SOAP

For regular cleaning of oiled surfaces. Removes all dirt and grease thoroughly, without leaving a film. Keeps the mat, natural look of the Wood.

First cleaning after oil application. We recommend following the steps for a first cleaning with RMC SOAP.

1. Vacuum the surface of the floor must be free of dust prior to treatment.

2. Allow the oil to dry for 24 to 36 hours after application.

3. Clean with RMC SOAP 5 days after oil application.

4. Pour 50 to 100 ml of RMC SOAP into a bucket of 10 liters of cold water.

5. Clean the floor with a well wrung out cloth or mop.

6. Allow the floor to dry for 15 minutes.

RMC SURFACE CARE

Surface Care is the handy, ready to use version of RMC Soap. Suitable for fast cleaning of small floor surfaces and local spots on wooden floors, coffee tables, counter tops.

Instructions:1. Spray Rubio Monocoat Surface Care on to the surface to be cleaned.

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2. Wipe dry with a mop or microfiber cloth.

3. Allow the surface to dry for approximately 15 minutes.

Tips:Clean maximum once a week with RMC Soap or RMC Surface Care. Cleaning too often or with too much RMC Soap or RMC Surface Care may leave a thin layer on the surface, which dirt and dust may adhere to.Do not leave any water on the surface, a damp-clean is sufficient. Do not walk on the floor until it is completely dry.The best working method is with two buckets: one with the soap mixture and one with clean water to rinse the dirt out of the mop.

RMC LIMESPOT, GREASE & TANNIN REMOVE

Stain removal.Although many stains are removed with RMC Soap and RMC Surface Care, Rubio® Monocoat has created some specific complementary stain removers. Difficult lime stains can be effectively removed with RMC Limespot Remover, grease stains with RMC Grease Remover, and blackish/tannin stains with RMC Tannin Remover

Which product for which stain?

RMC limespot removeLime and other alkaline stains e.g. urine, fertiliser, rust, heating water.

RMC Grease Remover Grease stains e.g. olive oil, frying fat, potato chips....

RMC Tannin Remover Blackish/tannin stains, such as can frames, pots. Also: For water damaged parquet.

Mode of application1. Spray the product onto the stain.

2. Leave it on for a few minutes.

3. Use a damp cloth to remove the stain. 4. To remove stubborn stains, it is recommended to repeat the process until the desired result is obtained.

5. Allow the area to dry.

Suggestions: After treatment with RMC Limespot Remover, RMC Grease Remover or RMC Tannin Remover, it may be necessary to reapply a little oil of the original color to the area.

If the surface becomes heavily stained, maintenance is required with RMC Oil Plus 2C (in the color originally applied) to restore color and protection. More information on the following pages

RMC REFRESH ECO RMC OIL PLUS 2C (Restoration and renovation)

Rubio Monocoat Refresh Eco is a ready-to-use spray product that refreshes and restores surfaces that have been treated with oil. Depending on the wear and tear and how damaged they are, RMC Refresh Eco can be applied several times a year to certain areas. This may be necessary if the surface is dry to the touch. RMC Refresh Eco contains no pigments. To restore the color, use RMC Oil Plus

2C from the color with which the surface was treated.

Application mode: 1. Clean the surface to be treated with RMC Soap or RMC Surface Care. Allow to dry.

2. Spray a small amount of RMC Refresh Eco on the surface to be treated.

3. Spread the product in the direction of the wood fibres with a microfibre cloth.

4. Allow to dry for at least 1 hour.

RMC OIL PLUS 2C

Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C is a state-of-the-art product that protects the colour of your wood with a single layer. It can also be used for the renovation or maintenance of surfaces oiled with RMC.When the treated surface is heavily worn or needs a colour restoration.

Application mode:1. Lightly sand the surface with a 120 or RMC GS320 padded polisher.

2. Vacuum and dust with RMC Cleaner.

3. Mix the two components well (1 to 2 minutes) in a ratio of about 3 parts A to 1 part B.

4. Once the surface has been cleaned and dried, apply a small amount of RMC Oil Plus 2C (with a cloth or a polisher with a fine beige filter). Work in areas of 5 - 10 m2 .

5. Allow the product to penetrate the surface for several minutes. Remove excess oil (with a cloth or a white filter polisher) within 15 minutes per area, the surface should feel dry to the touch! Work all areas in the same way.

6. In a well-ventilated room, the surface can be used 24 - 36 hours after application.

StorageThis product may be stored for 24 months in its original packaging in a dry environment.

MaintenanceIf the floor seal is starting to show signs of wear (i.e. a dulling of surface) a protective maintenance coating such as bona It is advisable use the extended maintenanceRegardless of the state of the floor, it is recommended to carry out this treatment 5 years after the installation.

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