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Vinyl Flooring Maintenance: Keep It Looking Like New
Even the most durable vinyl flooring can be affected by daily wear and tear. But with proper care, you can maintain its beauty and longevity. Our vinyl experts have compiled these helpful tips to make cleaning and caring for your vinyl floors a breeze.
CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY.
New vinyl floors are extremely durable and long-lasting, but like any floor covering, they still need regular maintenance to stay looking like new. Follow these general guidelines for vinyl flooring. For more detailed information, always refer to the manufacturer’s written floor care procedures.
KNOW THIS ABOUT TIME AND TEMPERATURE.
For the first 24 hours after your new LVP floor is installed, avoid heavy foot traffic so the planks can settle properly. Keep the room at 68°F or greater for at least 48 hours before and after installation to support proper acclimation.
Avoid sliding heavy objects directly on your new vinyl floor for at least 5 days. This can cause dents or scratches. When moving furniture or appliances back into place, use protective boards to distribute weight and prevent damage.
IT’S SMART TO SPREAD YOUR WEIGHT AROUND.
Before moving heavy objects across your vinyl floor, hold on! Always lay plywood or underlayment sheets down to disperse the weight. Before placing chairs or furniture on your new vinyl floor check the condition of all the casters or rollers before setting them on your floor. Replace any worn casters or rollers. Protect your vinyl floor by covering the legs of furniture with felt protectors.
GET DOWN AND DIRTY WITH DIRT.
Remove dust, sand and grit particles frequently by sweeping or vacuuming your vinyl floor. Don’t use a vacuum with a beater bar, as it may scratch your floor. The attachments that come with your vacuum are useful to clean the edges or to get to hard to reach areas.
For those instances when sweeping or vacuuming does not remove the dirt, mop the floor with clean warm water. Rinse the floor thoroughly with fresh water. If water alone does not clean the surface, use cleaning products recommended by the manufacturer. If you are unable to determine the manufacturer’s recommendations, use one tablespoon of liquid dish washing detergent to one quart of water. Or use one tablespoon of clear ammonia to one quart of lukewarm water. Make sure you rinse the surface to avoid leaving behind a film.
Finally, think prevention. Place non-staining, walk-off mats or rugs at every outside entry to your room. This will help keep sand and grit from being tracked on to your floor in the first place. Just be sure to avoid using rubber-backed mats or rugs as they can damage and potentially discolor your floor. Instead, use mats or rugs made especially for vinyl floors and remember to treat them accordingly.
Vinyl Floor Care: How to Handle Spills and Restore Shine
SPILLS HAPPEN. USE THESE TIPS.
For spots or spills, wipe them up immediately and use a clean cloth to wipe the cleaner onto the floor. Make sure the floor’s manufacturer recommends the cleaner and that the product label indicates “self-cleaning,” meaning you will not get an accumulation of wax on your floor. Rinse the spot or spill area thoroughly and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Avoid using abrasive scrubbing tools as they will leave scratches. And never use abrasive cleaners, soaps, paste waxes, or solvents on your vinyl floor.
HOW TO GET THE OLD SPARKLE BACK.
If your floor starts looking dull, begin by cleaning it with a pH-neutral vinyl floor cleaner to remove any residue or buildup that may be affecting the appearance.
For stubborn spots or scuffs, apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a clean cloth and gently rub the area. Avoid using ammonia, wax, floor polish, or abrasive cleaners, as these can damage the surface and leave the floor looking worse over time.
Regular cleaning with pH-neutral products will help keep your LVP floors looking bright and refreshed.
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