Maintenance Instructions for 3A Coil Mat, HD-18 Heavy Duty Coil Mat (Unbacked), 3M Nomad 6050 Coil Mat


1) Initial Cleaning :

It is recommended to vacuum the floor with a heavy-duty commercial vacuum cleaner to remove all dirt, debris and grit.
(This is one of the most important maintenance activities to maintain the appearance and performance of your floor, yet is often the most overlooked and ignored)

Use a heavy-duty commercial vacuum cleaner that features a rotary power brush or beater bar (refer to your local janitorail supplier) to remove deeply embedded dirt particles, especially in heavy traffice areas. Floor mats tend to release more dirt when they are dry.


2) Daily Cleaning :

**Same as the abovementioned in section 1**


3) Weekly Cleaning :

• Remove the floor mat from its service area.
• Turn the floor mat over and operate the vacuum cleaner's beater bar, and dry vaccum on the back side of matting.
• Pickup matting off the floor and clean the dirt/debris from flooring (sweep, vacuum, damp mop, etc).
• Flush both sides of the floor mat with warm water to remove remaining dirt if needed.
• Let the floor mat to dry completely before placing it back into its service area.
• Place the floor mat back to its service area and vacuum the top surface of matting.
  
  **Remarks follow as the abovementioned in section 1**

4) Periodic Cleaning :

    #Option A -- Remove the floor matting from its service area.
                         Scrub the floor mat using a brush with a low foaming general purpose cleaner.
                         Water-based degreaser is recommended for heavy grease buildup.
                         Flush the matting with hot water and allow it to dry flat before placing it back into its service area.

    #Option B -- Remove the floor matting from its service area.
                         Clean the floor mat using a high-pressure washer with a low foaming general purpose cleaner.
                         Flush the matting with hot water and allow it to dry flat before placing it back into its service area.


5) Spot Removal :

• Use a clean absorbent cloth or paper towel to absorb as much of the liquid as possible when a spill occurs.
• Spray the stained area with an all-purpose spot remover and rub the surface with a clean white cloth (turn the cloth often to a clean side).
  
  **Test the spot removers on an inconspicuous area of the mat before cleaning the main area.

6) Gum Removal :

• Excess chewing gum should be scraped off with a standard putty knife.
• Chewing gym residues may require the use of a citrus-solvent based spot remover or a chewing gum freezing chemical (aerosol) from your local janitorial supplier.