Harlequin Vinyl Dance Floor Cleaning Products

In order to kill a virus, the strength of the alcohol solution would have to be very high, a minimum of 60% alcohol. If you dilute it to below this concentration, the solution loses its effectiveness.

Harlequin does not recommend the use of bleach or alcohol-based cleaners, abrasive powders or creams, strong solvents such as Acetone or highly alkaline solutions as they may irreparably damage the surface. Use of such products will invalidate the guarantee.

Harlequin Vinyl Daily Cleaner is a proprietary floor cleaner containing a biocide that is effective against most bacteria and viruses (including novel human coronavirus SARS-CoV-2) and has been specifically formulated to clean Harlequin vinyl flooring, leaving it hygienically clean and at optimum performance.

We would not recommend the use of a general multipurpose surface cleaner to clean Harlequin vinyl floors.

Harlequin Vinyl Daily Cleaner is a proprietary floor cleaner containing a biocide that is effective against most bacteria and viruses (including novel human coronavirus SARS-CoV-2) and has been specifically formulated to clean Harlequin vinyl flooring, leaving it hygienically clean and at optimum performance.

We would not recommend the use of hot water at 60⁰C as it could pose a serious safety risk from possible scalding and may damage the vinyl floor.  Water alone will not be as effective as using Harlequin Vinyl Daily Cleaner which is formulated to work best with ambient or lukewarm water.

All new Harlequin vinyl dance floors should be cleaned before use using Harlequin Vinyl Daily Cleaner. Once you have done this, please follow the guidance on our ‘Cleaning and Maintenance’ page.

Steam mops are effective at maintaining a hygienically clean floor but do not clean the floor surface of all contaminants. After cleaning your floor with a Harlequin Vinyl Daily Cleaner, we recommend a thorough rinse with clean water. In this instance a steam mop could be used as an alternative to a mop and clean water.

Harlequin Vinyl Daily Cleaner is a proprietary floor cleaner that has been specifically formulated to clean Harlequin vinyl flooring and contains the biocide Benzalkonium Chloride which provides antibacterial properties proven to be effective against most bacteria and viruses, including novel human coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

Daily use of Harlequin Vinyl Daily Cleaner is a good practice as it will maintain the optimum performance of your Harlequin floor while keeping it hygienically clean, so reducing the likelihood of any harmful germs, bacteria or virus accumulating on the surface of the floor. More frequent use is acceptable if required.

Full instructions for cleaning all Harlequin floors can be found in our Downloads section under ‘Care and Maintenance’.