These are maintenance recommendations supplied by product manufacturers.

Basic Protection of New Floors
Do not disturb welded seams and avoid walking or placing furniture on a new vinyl floor for a least 24 hours after installation.
Newly installed floors should be washed the day after installation to remove any smudges or residue left after installation, and to remove any manufacturer's printing. Wash with hot water and mild detergent followed by a rinsing with clean hot water. Use a clean soft cloth or sponge to absorb the rinse water.
Placing Furniture on Your New Floor
Furniture and appliances may cause indentations in your new floor unless proper rests, glides, or casters are used. Metal caps and furniture rests with small, narrow load bearing surfaces should be replaced with wide protective load bearing devices.

Maximum recommended stationary load is 75 lbs. per sq. in. for sheet vinyl.
When moving heavy furniture or appliances place plywood or hardboard panels on the new floor and "walk" the objects across the panels. Carpet samples or remnants can also be used. Never slide furniture or appliances on a vinyl floor. No vinyl will withstand this abuse and may tear or wrinkle.
Routine Maintenance
Although vinyl flooring surfaces are designed to withstand routine household wear, they will lose their brilliant shine if they are repeatedly subject to sand and dirt - especially in heavily traveled areas. Frequent sweeping will prevent abrasive action and help prolong your floor's built-in shine.
Sweeping. Surface dirt can be easily removed with a broom, vacuum cleaner, or damp mop.
Washing. Use a sponge mop and vinyl floor cleaner, following packaged directions. Do not flood the floor. Loosen ground-in dirt with a soft brush. Do not use scouring powder or other abrasive materials which may harm the surface.
Waxing. Most vinyl floor surfaces need no waxing. If luster diminishes in heavy traffic areas, wash floor as recommended, and buff with a lamb's wool pad. To really bring up the shine apply a liberal coat of vinyl floor finish.
Surface Care
All floors need some care to look their best; vinyl floors are no exception.
Dull spots from scuffs and scratches. Both surface abrasion and residual marks from footwear can cause a dull spot on your floor. Use the following procedure to remove a scratch or scuff on sheet vinyl flooring.
With Urethane Surface
Problem: Dull spots
Cause: Light to deep scratches/abrasion
Solution: Wash area with vinyl floor cleaner, rinse, and dry. Apply a liberal coat of vinyl floor finish to area.
NOTE: Urethane surfaces should not be exposed to household abrasive cleansers, which can dull its finish.
With PVC No-Wax or Vinyl Surface
Problem: Dull spots
Cause: Footwear scuff residue
Solution: Use a clean white cloth dampened with a charcoal lighter fluid and rub the area to remove the residue. NOTE: Lighter fluid is flammable. Use caution when handling flammable solvents. Wash with vinyl floor cleaner, rinse with water, and dry. If the area is dull after performing the above, follow directions under "Dull Spots" above. NOTE: Some footwear residue may cause a stain if left on the flooring surface. To remove the stain, saturate a white
cloth with chlorine bleach and leave on the area overnight. Cover the cloth with plastic wrap and seal the edges with tape to prevent evaporation.
Accidental Spill and Stain Removal
No floor is completely stain proof. But certain spills can be especially harmful: solvent type shoe polish, hair waving/drying solutions,
lipstick, crayons, furniture oils and polishes and animal excretions. Wipe up all spills quickly before they set.
Stain removal. Household chlorine bleach will effectively remove some stains. For tough stains, cover the area overnight with a clean white cloth soaked with bleach. Cover the cloth with plastic wrap and seal the edges with tape to prevent evaporation.
Rust and grass. Use a 10% solution of oxalic acid (available at most drug stores) to reduce or remove stains. Handle acid with proper precautions.
Cigarette burns. No resilient floor is cigarette proof. Careful use of fine steel wool or cleanser will usually remove or improve the scorch.
Preventive Measures
Asphalt and tar. Residue from driveways are a special hazard to resilient floors of all types. Asphalt and tar deposits on shoes may discolor a vinyl floor, especially in hot weather. A non-staining fiber mat placed near entrances will help remove deposits on shoes. Also,
a coating of vinyl floor finish may help protect the flooring. If it becomes discolored, the finish can be removed and the flooring recoated.
Tears, cuts, and indentations. Tears, cuts and indentations may result from high heels, rocks embedded in shoes, dropping sharp objects, unprotected chair or table legs, or children's toys. Deep burns and cuts should be repaired by a qualified flooring installer.
Mats: Some rubber-backed mats can cause the floor to discolor in time. The use of a mat or rug that does not have a rubber or latex backing is preferred.
Protecting Your Floor From Sunlight
To fully protect your floor, full length drapes are recommended at large openings such as sliding glass doors. Draw the drapes closed during peak sunlight hours.

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