Sweep, dust, or vacuum regularly
Use a broom, duster or vacuum with the beater bar turned off to remove any debris that could cause abrasions or scratches to your new vinyl flooring. Small pieces of gravel and other hard materials can be driven into or dragged across your floor causing damage.
Mop to remove spots and soil
For lightly soiled areas, clean with distilled water. For tougher spots use any pH neutral floor cleaner. Avoid using any harsh or abrasive chemicals to clean the floor. No polishing or waxing is needed.
Promptly clean up spills
Clean up spills of acidic products (juice, soft drinks, wine, etc.) on the floor promptly. Do not let liquids remain on the flooring for prolonged periods of time.
Sweep, dust, or vacuum regularly
Use a broom, duster or vacuum with the beater bar turned off to remove any debris that could cause abrasions or scratches to your new vinyl flooring. Small pieces of gravel and other hard materials can be driven into or dragged across your floor causing damage.
Mop to remove spots and soil
For lightly soiled areas, clean with distilled water. For tougher spots use any pH neutral floor cleaner. Avoid using any harsh or abrasive chemicals to clean the floor. No polishing or waxing is needed.
Promptly clean up spills
Clean up spills of acidic products (juice, soft drinks, wine, etc.) on the floor promptly. Do not let liquids remain on the flooring for prolonged periods of time.
Avoid these common mistakes when caring for vinyl floors
Turn off the beater bar
Turn off the rotating head or beater bar of your vacuum to avoid damage to your flooring over prolonged use.
Skip the wax & polish
Do not use any cleaning agents containing wax, oil or polish. Leftover residue will form a dull film on the surface of the flooring.
No scouring pads or steel wool
Vinyl flooring is tough, but with a little elbow grease, a scouring pad or some steel wool you'll be sure to scratch it
Other Preventative Maintenance Tips
- Protect your floor when using a dolly to move furniture or appliances. Protective sheets and/or plywood may be needed. Never slide or roll heavy furniture or appliances across the floor.
- Use flat floor protectors (nylon or felt) on all furniture legs. Periodically clean protectors to remove grit that may become embedded and cause scratching.
- Use protective mats beneath rolling chairs and keep furniture casters clean.
- We recommend the use of a hard surface (non-studded), non-rubber chair mat to protect your floor from office chairs with casters. Light, rolling furniture should be outfitted with broad-surface, non-staining casters that have been engineered for hard surface floors. Such casters should be a minimum of 1" (2.5cm) wide and at least 2" (5.1cm) in diameter.
- Minimize abrasive material and dirt by placing mats on both sides of exterior doors and by using area rugs in high-traffic areas.
- Use non-rubber backed mats that are labeled “colorfast” by the manufacturer. Rubber and latex-backed mats use a chemical (antioxidant) to keep the backing from becoming brittle; it is this chemical that can permanently stain your floor.
- Keep large pets’ nails trimmed.
- Remove shoes with cleats, spikes or exceptionally pointy heels before walking on the floor.