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IMPREGNATION
Cleaning emulsion for
megawood
®
barefoot boards
megaclean is a highly eff ective, biologically
degradable concentrate with emulsifying
eff ect. The water-soluble de-greasing
product with very fast deep eff ect removes
grease, oil, ink, coal, kerosene, soot and
other stubborn dirt. Use megaclean only
at a temperature of more than 15°C. If
cleaning eff orts with water and megaclean
are not successful, stubborn stains may
also be removed with a brass brush. Since
the boards are solid-coloured, the treated
spot may be somewhat lighter in the
beginning. Within a few weeks its colour
will blend in with the rest of the surface.
Water stains
On partially roofed terraces, water stains
may form in the transition area roofi ng /
free surface. Rain water is washed over the
surface up to the roofi ng and dries out
later. This way, dust particles briefl y get wet;
when they dry they remain on the surface.
On the free surface that is permanently
exposed to sun and rain this eff ect is rather
minimal and construction-related. This
eff ect does not have a negative eff ect on
quality and constitutes no reason for com-
plaint. Generally, these water stains can be
removed with water and generic cleaning
tools. The eff ect is reduced over time, but
cannot be completely avoided.
General cleaning and care information
When installed with the recommended sloping, the wood-polymer material surfaces of the
megawood
®
barefoot boards have the advantage of low maintenance. However, they should
be cleaned from time to time because the environment and use always leave traces. With
increased weathering, the tendency for visible absorption of dirt is reduced; a natural
patina is created. As a rule, cleaning agents should not be used for normal cleaning. Always
use a dry broom fi rst to remove dirt. It this is not suffi cient, use clear water (garden hose)
for soaking and then wash off with a brush. If more thorough cleaning is necessary, use a
high-pressure cleaner. Ensure that the pressure is low and that the distance between jet
and terrace is suffi cient; select a moderate temperature. Stains from particulate dust such
as soot or metal dust, or paint and varnish stains should be absolutely avoided.
Protection from stains
The new megawood
®
indoor protect is the fi rst product we have developed that allows true
application of megawood
®
barefoot boards indoors (e.g. winter gardens). Dirt, e.g. fat, jam
etc. are not a problem on an outdoor megawood
®
terrace, because natural weathering due
to the change of sunlight (UV light) and watering (rain) breaks up organic compounds and
stains will therefore disappear within a few days or weeks. Unfortunately, this natural
weathering eff ect is not available inside buildings, so that other methods must be found.
Using this new impregnation, your terrace boards inside will be protected better against
staining. We recommend impregnation before you use your terrace for the fi rst time.
Please note that impregnation must be renewed as required.
Natural fi bre inclusions
(bast fi bre)
megawood
®
is made of up to 75% natural
fi bres. These are subjected to a special
procedure, dried and added to the produc-
tion process in a closed system. Due to the
raw material, inclusions of other natural
fi bres, e.g. bast fi bre (which is the transit
layer between bark and wood) may occur.
A er weathering, these particles may appear
on the surface due to water absorption.
At maximum, 0.03% of the surface should
be aff ected. The particle size must not
exceed 0.5 cm². When the terrace is used
(abrasion), these particles will for the most
part disappear over time. They may also be
mechanically removed. The product is not
damaged this way.
Following the EPLF (European Producers of
Laminate Flooring), the assessment is
based on particles that are visible at the
eye level of a standing person and with a
vertical light source.
CLEANING
& CARE
Fibre inclusion
before weathering
Fibre inclusion
after weathering
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