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Proper and preventative maintenance prevents problems

Daily maintenance of a multipurpose hardwood floor does more than keep up the appearance of the floor; it ensures that moisture-related problems are avoided whenever possible. Making certain that heat, air conditioning and humidity are set properly and that windows and doors are sealed against weather can reduce the impact of moisture on your floor. The use of appropriate equipment and cleaning agents also are essential to proper maintenance. The Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association has produced a bilingual (English and Spanish) video with instructions for proper maintenance.

NEVER Do the Following to your MFMA maple Floor

1. NEVER shut down the ventilating system in your facility for a prolonged period of time.
2. NEVER use household cleaning products or procedures. They can be harmful to the floor finish and to the wood. They may also leave floors sticky or slippery, and potentially harmful to people who walk on the floor. Your MFMA floor finish manufacturer will recommend the right cleaning and maintenance materials for your MFMA floor.
3. NEVER clean your MFMA floor using scrubbing machinery or power scrubbers that use water under any pressure. Water is your floor’s worst enemy!
4. NEVER attempt to modify or repair your MFMA multipurpose floor without first consulting your MFMA contractor.

Sources

1. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
2. Daniel DM, Stone ML, Dobson BE, et al: Fate of the ACL-injured patient: a prospective outcome study. Am J Sports Med 1994; 22(5):632-644
3. Griffis ND, Nequist SW, et al: Injury prevention of the anterior cruciate ligament, abstracted, in American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine: Meeting Abstracts, Symposia, and Instructional Courses. 15th Annual Meeting, Traverse City, MI, June 19-22, 1989
4. Noyes FR, Mooar PA, Matthews DS, et al: The symptomatic anterior cruciate-deficient knee. J Bone Joint Surg (Am) 1983;65(2):154-174

 

Click For Additional Required Reading The article continues at: http://www.maplefloor.org/literature/incofinjury.htm. To receive AIA/CES credit, you are required to read this additional text. For a faxed copy of the material, contact Daniel Heney at MFMA, (847) 480-9138 or email mfma@maplefloor.org. The following quiz questions include information from this material.

About MFMA Established in 1897, the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association is a trade organization representing the maple flooring industry. The MFMA is the authoritative source of technical and general information about maple flooring and related sports flooring systems. Its membership consists of manufacturers, installation contractors, distributors and allied product manufacturers who subscribe to established quality guidelines. Through cooperative member programs, MFMA establishes product quality, performance and installation guidelines; educates end users about safety, performance and maintenance issues; and promotes the use of maple flooring products worldwide. Please call 847/480-9138, or write: MFMA, 60 Revere Drive, Suite 500, Northbrook, IL 60062. www.maplefloor.org. E-mail: mfma@maplefloor.org. 60 Revere Drive Suite 500 Northbrook, IL 60062 mfma@maplefloor.org www.maplefloor.org