When caught quickly, most everyday stains like grease, blood, suntan lotion, crayon, ketchup and black felt tip pens can be wiped right off vinyl treated with Spradling™s PERMABLOK3® Topcoat. Just use mild soap and water. For more stubborn stains, a variety of concentrated and solvent type cleansers may be used without damaging the surface. These include alcohol, naphtha, and bleach. Abrasive household cleansers and steel wool should be avoided.
PERMABLOK3® CARE & CLEANING GUIDE
Step 1: Remove excess spill with a damp cloth. Clean with a 1:1 mix of Ivory® liquid soap and water. Next, rinse with clean water and dry.
Step 2: Use a straight application of concentrated cleaners such as Formula 409® or Fantastik® spray cleaner. Wipe with a clean cloth, rinse with water and pat dry.
Step 3: Use a 1:1 mix of ammonia and water, or a 1:10 mix of bleach and water. Rinse with clean water and pat dry.
Step 4: Use a straight application of naphtha (lighter fluid). Rinse thoroughly with clean water and pat surface dry.
Step 5: Use a 1:1 mix of isopropyl alcohol and water. If the stain persists, use straight alcohol. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and pat dry.
Note: For cleaning that requires step 4 or 5, use a soft cotton cloth saturated with the cleaning material and rub the stain in circles 10 times. Pat dry with another soft cotton cloth and check the results.
Remove most stains with one of the following steps:
Step 1 eye shadow, mascara, grease, black felt tip pen, crayon, chocolate, suntan lotion and hair/body oils*
Step 2 red lipstick
Step 3 blood, urine, feces, oil base paint, tar and asphalt
Step 4 & 5 all other tough stains
*Must be cleaned after each instance of exposure to hair and body oils.
The information published in this care guide refers to the performance of PERMABLOK3® products in specific tests conducted under laboratory conditions. Results may vary under actual conditions. This information is not a guarantee and does not relieve the user from the responsibility of the proper and safe use of the product and all cleaning agents. The use of certain agents can be harmful to the surface appearance and lifespan of vinyl.
Certain clothing and accessory dyes (such as those used on denim jeans) may migrate to lighter colors. This phenomenon is increased by humidity and temperature and is irreversible.
Formula 409® is a registered trademark of the Clorox Company®.
Fantastik® is a registered trademark of DowBrands, Inc.®, registered trademark of the Dow Chemical Co.®.
Ivory® is a registered trademark of Procter and Gamble®.
PERMABLOK3® is a registered trademark of Spradling Holdings, Inc.®
