James maintenance advice for hard floors

Would you like a tailor-made advice, or do you have a wish and / or problem regarding your floor? Do you have a new or existing floor? By answering 5 short questions, you receive a tailor-made professional maintenance advice for your water resistant hard floor. This can for instance be a PVC, LVT, vinyl, laminate, linoleum, marmoleum, ceramic tile, cork, rubber, natural stone, artificial stone or epoxy floor. James products can be used perfectly on all these floors.

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Every newly laid floor must first be thoroughly cleaned with James Basic Cleaner for a beautiful result without stains or streaks. To keep the floor in top condition, we recommend to clean the floor thoroughly about twice a year (more often is allowed).

Do you want to mop an existing floor with James? Great! But first you have to bring your floor back to its initial state by giving it a thorough clean with James Basic Cleaner; this way you remove remnants of old cleaning products.

Welke van onderstaande situaties is op jou van toepassing?

A polish layer is an extra protective layer on your floor (in technical term: “polish”), this can be achieved by using James Semi Gloss (for a matt shine) or James Extra Matt (for an extra matt finish). It makes daily maintenance easier, protects the entire floor against daily influences such as sand, toys and nails from pets and gives the floor a uniform, nice appearance. Existing scratches and streaks are made invisible at the same time.

You can also change the appearance of your floor (make it glossier or more matt), possibly solve a difference in gloss between planks / tiles, or slow down the negative influences of hair dyes (barber shop) or rubber tires (like in a bicycle shop or car garage).

Wil je je vloer extra beschermen tegen krassen en strepen en/of wil je het uiterlijk van je vloer veranderen?

You have two options. One that is always good for everyone: James Floor Cleaner Clean & Quick Dry. The floor dries up in minutes, leaves no residue, cannot cause any stains or streaks, the appearance of the floor does not change, smells nice and fresh and overdosing is harmless.

In case you have superficial scratches: James Floor Cleaner Protect & Restore. The superficial scratches and streaks disappear after a few mopping cycles due to the build-up of thin protective layers. Please note: with a drying time of 45 minutes, this product is not be suitable for everyone! Finish one bottle (about 10 mopping cycles) and then switch to James Floor Cleaner Clean & Quick Dry.

Welk type reinigingsmiddel wil je gebruiken om je vloer dagelijks te dweilen?

James Remover is our stain remover for hard floors. Anything that cannot be removed with a moist cloth can almost always be safely removed using James Remover. Think of glue residues, dried paint or nail polish, scuff marks, tar, permanent marker, etc. If a “stain” does not go away but later turns out to be a scratch, it is best to apply a protective layer; see question 2.

Never use home-garden-and-kitchen remedies such as benzene, turpentine, nail polish remover or sticker remover; these will damage your floor and leave a dull spot that will never go away.

Heb je een hardnekkige vlek op je vloer of wil je gemene vlekken kunnen verwijderen?

James Bandit is a special stain remover for porous surfaces such as natural stone (including your natural stone counter top), wood (including a table), concrete, cement and brick.

Do you have BBQ spots in your wooden decking terrace? Oily stains from cream on your granite bathroom floor? Leaked engine oil on your driveway? Has the bitumen backing of a rug left marks on your marble floor? Solve it with James Bandit!

Last van ingetrokken BBQ, frituur- of olie vlekken op een poreuze ondergrond?
Solution for your answer to question 1: None of the above situations apply to me

(James Basic Cleaner)

You may want to switch from one James product for daily maintenance to another. Are you switching from James Floor Cleaner Clean & Quick Dry to James Floor Cleaner Protect & Restore? Then also use James Basic Cleaner first; this is the only way to apply the desired protective layers on a nice, clean floor that can cure well to the dirt and grease free floor.

Solution for your answer to question 1: I want to start mopping with James, so first remove remnants of old cleaning agents

James Basic Cleaner

Before you get started with the James product for daily maintenance, first use James Basic Cleaner to remove the residue from your old cleaning agent. This is the only way to be certain you get and keep a stain and streak free floor. Moreover, your floor will be thoroughly cleaned.

Solution for your answer to question 1: My floor is shiny, sticky or looks dull

James Basic Cleaner

We often hear this complaint. This is often due to using too much cleaning agent or using the wrong cleaning agent. This often creates unwanted layer build-up, which makes the appearance of the floor dull or shiny. The floor can also become sticky. A thorough clean with James Basic Cleaner solves this easily!

Solution for your answer to question 1: I suffer from stains or streaks on my floor after mopping

James Basic Cleaner

On your floor there is residue from (old) cleaning products. You may now be using some form of All Purpose Cleaner or some kind of soap product. You may have mixed up different cleaning products. In any case, the result is not to be trifled with! Before you start with the James daily maintenance product, first use James Basic cleaner to thoroughly remove all old residues so that your floor is perfectly clean again.

Solution for your answer to question 1: I have old polish layers (protective layers) on my floor that I want to remove

James Basic Cleaner

Your floor has an extra protective layer. To remove this layer (for example because it has become very scratched over time, and thus has fulfilled its purpose), you need James Basic Cleaner. Once this layer has been removed, you can put a new protective layer on the floor using James Semi Gloss or James Extra Matt.

Solution for your answer to question 1: I have a new floor and want to have a fresh start without stains or streaks

James Basic Cleaner

Every floor that has just been laid should be thoroughly cleaned with James Basic Cleaner. The floor is far from clean! Whether it is skin grease and sweat from the person laying the floor, construction dust, walking dirt or a greasy layer, the initial cleaning must be thorough in order to guarantee a streak and stain-free floor. This is the only way to get the most out of your new purchase!

James Extra Matt

James Extra Matt 1ltr

James Semi Gloss

James Semi Gloss 1ltr
Solution for your answer to question 2: No, I don't want this now

(James Extra Matt or James Semi Gloss)

That is possible. An additional protective layer is optional; after all, your floor has a wear layer that does its job. However, a scratch that will undoubtedly occur is directly in your floor. If you decide not to do this, you should know that you can also apply a protective layer afterwards. In that case, scratches in the floor will be concealed and your floor will still get an extra protective layer.

Do you think your floor is too matt or too shiny, or does it look impoverished? A protective layer will give the floor a new, fresh look!

Solution for your answer to question 2: Yes, I want to extend the lifespan of my floor with a semi gloss protective layer

James Semi Gloss

A good choice! James Semi Gloss provides an extra protective layer on your floor which absorbs the most common scratches (such as from sand, nails of a pet or children’s toys), so the floor itself remains scratch free. Does the floor no longer look nice? Simply remove the protective layer yourself and apply a new one.

Do you think your floor is too matt? Apply James Semi Gloss to your floor and see how it will become a bit shinier than before!

Let’s calculate: how many bottles do I need to order? One bottle is enough for 20 m², make your choice of 1, 2 or 3 layers (1 layer for light use, 2 layers for intensive use, 3 layers for commercial use). An example: your floor is 55 m² and you want 2 layers? So in total you have: 55 m² x 2 = 110 m². Divide this number by 20 = 5.5. So in this example, you need 6 bottles in total (always round up), but ideally you should have half a bottle left over (using too much or too little is not recommended).

Solution for your answer to question 2: Yes, I want to extend the lifespan of my floor with an extra matt protective layer

James Extra Matt

A good choice! James Extra Mat is the most matte protective coating on the market, suitable for consumer use. You get an extra protective layer on your floor that absorbs the most common scratches (such as by sand, nails of a pet or toys of the children), so the floor itself remains scratch-free. Does the floor no longer look nice? Simply remove the protective layer yourself and apply a new one.

Think your floor is too shiny? Apply James Extra Mat to your floor and see how it becomes a lot more matt!

Let’s calculate: how many bottles do I need to order? One bottle is enough for 20 m², make your choice of 1, 2 or 3 layers (1 layer for light use, 2 layers for intensive use, 3 layers for commercial use). An example: your floor is 55 m² and you want 2 layers? So in total you have: 55 m² x 2 = 110 m². Divide this number by 20 = 5.5. So in this example, you need 6 bottles in total (always round up), but ideally you should have half a bottle left over (using too much or too little is not recommended).

Solution for your answer to question 3: I already have a James product for daily maintenance

(James Floor Cleaner Clean & Quick Dry)

Perfect! Make sure you always mop with James Floor Cleaner Clean & Quick Dry. Nothing can go wrong with this product and the floor keeps its original look as intended by the manufacturer. Never mop with just pure water; a lot of dirt will get stuck in the embossing of your floor, causing you to having to revert to a thorough clean (using James Basic Cleaner) more quickly. Additionally, your floor does not dry as fast and the room does not smell nice and fresh.

Solution for your answer to question 3: I want a cleaning agent that can repair superficial scratches and streaks (note: drying time 45 minutes)

James Floor Cleaner Protect & Restore

James Floor Cleaner Protect & Restore is intended as a cleaning agent in case you have superficial scratches in your floor. These are the type of scratches you can hardly feel, but in grazing light (when looking towards a window) stand out and are disturbing. Pay attention to the drying time! The floor may not be walked on whilst the floor is drying, this takes about 45 minutes. The product leaves a matt layer on your floor that (intentionally!) no longer dissolves with water.

Before you start mopping with this product and you do not have any protective layers on your floor yet, first clean your floor thoroughly with James Basic Cleaner. Did you finish your bottle of Floor Cleaner Protect & Restore? Then switch (back) to James Floor Cleaner Clean & Quick Dry.

Solution for your answer to question 3: I want a cleaning agent that dries quickly, smells extra fresh and won't cause stains or streaks

James Floor Cleaner Clean & Quick Dry

James Floor Cleaner Clean & Quick Dry is the most ideal cleaning agent for daily cleaning. Since it is alcohol based, the floor dries streak free within minutes. It leaves absolutely no residue on the floor, so your beautiful floor retains its original appearance. Did you overdilute the product? No problem: the floor dries even faster, it cleans even better and the room smells super fresh.

James Floor Cleaner Clean & Quick Dry

James Floor Cleaner Clean & Quick Dry 1ltr

James Floor Cleaner Protect & Restore

James Floor Cleaner Protect & Restore 1 ltr
Solution for your answer to question 3: I would like to have both products

James Floor Cleaner Clean & Quick Dry and Protect & Restore

You probably have superficial scratches and streaks and that is why you order both products. A great idea: with Floor Cleaner Protect & Restore you disguise those superficial scratches and then you can enjoy all the benefits of Floor Cleaner Clean & Quick Dry. If you currently do not have any protective layers on your floor, first clean your floor thoroughly with James Basic Cleaner before you start with Floor Cleaner Protect & Restore.

Are your scratches not just superficial? Better to apply a protective layer with James Extra Matt or James Semi Gloss and then mop on a regular basis with James Floor Cleaner Clean & Quick Dry.

Solution for your answer to question 4: Yes, I want to be able to safely remove persistent stains without affecting my floor

James Remover

Almost any stain that cannot be removed with a moist cloth can be removed with James Remover. Do you have a new floor and not all adhesive residues have been removed? Have you painted the walls and you discover dried paint on your floor the next day? Or has your child decorated the floor with a permanent marker? Remove it safely and easily!

Solution for your answer to question 4: No, I don’t want this now

(James Remover)

No problem. Keep in mind, even in panic situations, to not revert to home-garden-and-kitchen remedies! Then you will permanently damage the floor. Instead, treat the stain with water and a cloth and leave any remains until you have bought James Remover.

Solution for your answer to question 5: No, I don’t want this now

(James Bandit)

That is possible. Remember that, even in panic situations, you should not resort to simple household remedies! Then you might damage the floor permanently. Instead, treat the stain with a cloth soaked in water and leave the residue that will not go away until you have got James Bandit.

Solution for your answer to question 5: Yes, I want to be able to safely remove these types of stains from natural stone, wood, brick, concrete or cement

James Bandit

If stains can’t be removed with James Remover, James Bandit is your last resort. Especially if it concerns oily or greasy stains and nothing else works. Sanding down your table or cutting a piece out of the floor (e.g. granite)? This is often very expensive and unnecessary!