Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance
As with any quality product, proper care and routine maintenance of your wallcovering will safeguard your investment by helping to maintain its original beauty and finish. All Create Wallcoverings are finished with a water-based protective topcoat for enhanced cleanability.
The following general cleaning instructions should serve as a guide for normal maintenance practices.
General Cleaning
Ordinary dirt and smudges can be removed by using a mild soap, warm water, and a bristle brush (if necessary) to remove dirt from the crevices of deeply textured patterns. A non-toxic cleaner made without sodium lauryl sulfate or other harsh detergents, alcohols, d-limonene, or synthetic chemicals is recommended.
- Clean from the bottom of the wall upward and allow to soak for several minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly from the top of the wall down using clean water and a clean sponge (change rinse water often).
- Dry wallcovering with a soft, lint-free cloth or towel. Repeat, if necessary
Special Cleaning Conditions
For more difficult stains that are only surface deep, the use of a stronger detergent such as Fantastic, Formula 409, or similar non-abrasive household cleaner or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol is recommended. Stains should be removed as quickly as possible to eliminate any possible reaction between the staining agent and wallcovering. Timeliness is especially important for removing stains that contain colorants or solvents such as ballpoint ink, lipstick, etc. Scrape off as much as possible and rub gently from the outside edge of the stain to the center to prevent the spreading of the stain.
Sanitizing Care
Virex® Tb commercial cleaning solution can be used on all Create Wallcoverings. When used as directed, this one-step cleaner, deodorizer, and disinfectant show proven resistance to damage, even after multiple cleanings.
The use of a dilute solution (5%) of chlorine bleach is acceptable for sanitization purposes. It is important to limit the set time and dry the surface after sanitization is complete.
If other products or rubbing alcohol are specified at your site, test a small inconspicuous area prior to cleaning to ensure there will be no damage to the wallcovering. Or contact Create Surface Design for testing using your cleaner.
Never use abrasive cleansers or steel wool as they can mar the surface. Do not use solvents such as nail polish remover as they will remove the topcoat finish.
NOTE: NEVER MIX CLEANING AGENTS TOGETHER – VIOLENT REACTIONS CAN OCCUR
