ask the mission collection: what is Ortho Phthalate-free flooring?
Ortho Phthalates are a particular class of plasticizer, an element that gives polymers like PVC the flexibility needed to be made into things like flooring. While certain phthalates are commonly used, others are thought to be possibly detrimental to human health.
The Mission Collection supports measures to prioritize health and safety in our manufacturing processes and will include only Ortho phthalate-free LVT flooring for our collections.
Click below to see all of our stunning ortho phthalate-free flooring collections!
ask the mission collection: what do all of your flooring certifications mean?
In 2016, the EPA published in the Federal Register a final rule to reduce exposure to formaldehyde emissions from certain wood products produced domestically or imported into the United States. The EPA worked with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to help ensure the final National rule was consistent with California’s requirements for similar composite wood products.
This regulation focuses on formaldehyde emissions from materials including medium-density fiberboard, particleboard, and hardwood plywood. As of 2018, composite wood products sold, supplied, offered for sale, manufactured, or imported in the United States were required to be labeled as CARB ATCM Phase II or TSCA Title VI compliant.
The most widely used indoor air quality (IAQ) certification standard for underlayments, adhesives, and hard surface flooring is called FloorScore®. It was created by SCS in collaboration with the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), and SCS Global Services is the only organization authorized to certify it.
Ortho Phthalates are a particular class of plasticizer, an element that gives polymers like PVC the flexibility needed to be made into things like flooring. While certain phthalates are commonly used, others are thought to be possibly detrimental to human health.
The Mission Collection supports measures to prioritize health and safety in our manufacturing processes and will include only Ortho Phthalate-free LVT flooring for our collections.
Click below to see all of our stunning Ortho Phthalate-free flooring collections!
The Lacey Act is a US federal conservation law. It initially was enacted in 1900 to protect wildlife. It was amended in 2008 to include plants and plant products, including wood.
In the wood flooring industry, the Lacey Act deals with illegal logging. It prohibits the import, sale or trade of illegally harvested wood and other forest products in the United States.
The USGBC aims to provide a standard certification process and register buildings that are constructed with certain goals in mind: environmental performance, efficiency, occupant health, and well-being. A building receives a certain number of points toward varying levels of certification based on the various categories. Products with this mark have specifications that may be used to apply to LEED Building Credits.
This program ensures that manufacturers create products with low levels of chemical emissions to help ensure natural and healthy air quality. The Greenguard Gold Certification Program ensures that products installed in the home or other spaces meet the strictest air quality criteria in the industry.
The Environmental Protection Agency protects people and the environment from significant health risks, sponsors and conducts research, and develops and enforces environmental regulations.
ask the mission collection: What are the Best Ways to Clean Luxury Vinyl Floors?
Listed below are a few basic steps for maintaining your floors. Be sure to follow the directions for your specific floor as they may vary from the general guideline tips listed here.
- Use non-staining mats. Natural or synthetic rubber-backed area rugs may discolor vinyl floors.
- Use felt or floor protector pads under all furniture.
- Use walk-off mats at entrances to prevent dirt and grit from being tracked onto the floor.
- Dust mop or vacuum your floor to remove any dirt or debris.
- DO NOT USE vacuums that use a beater bar or turn the beater bar off.
- DO NOT USE electric brooms with hard plastic bottoms with no padding.
- Clean up spills immediately.
- Damp mop as needed using clean water and a diluted Neutral pH floor cleaner in cool water or ready-to-use spray cleaner that will not leave a residue.
- DO NOT USE harsh cleaners or chemicals on the floor and avoid using abrasive scrubbing tools as these will adversely affect the surface texture.
- DO NOT USE any type of ‘mop and shine’ products on your luxury vinyl flooring.
- Vinyl Flooring, like other types of smooth floors, may become slippery when wet. Allow time for the floor to dry after washing.
- Immediately wipe up wet areas from spills, foreign substances, or wet feet.
Do you already have Mission Collection floors in your home? Looking for the Care & Maintenance info for your floors? We have all of our collections’ Care & Maintenance info sheets linked here.
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