Since the surface of linoleum is very sensitive to different mechanical damage and the effects of chemicals, it relates to such coating with great attention and thrift.
It is impossible to pull heavy furniture with legs on the floor covered with linoleum, since scratches can remain from it. For strong need to pull the furniture, you can put plastic covers under its legs because they glide well along linoleum. It is also advisable not to walk in sharp stilettos or in street shoes on linoleum coating. Since there may be sand remnants on shoes from the street, which can also scratch the coating.
If you need to wash the floor with linoleum coating, then in no case do not use powders that have abrasive components and soda. If any chemical enters the linoleum coating, it is necessary to immediately remove it using a neutralizing solution with a large amount of water. Then after cleaning you need to wipe the coating dry.
So that linoleum does not succumb to aging, you need to rub with linseed oil a couple of times a year. It must be applied with a thin layer with a woolen rag and left for a day, then grate it to a shine. It is also recommended to rub linoleum in natural olifa.