Laminate Floor Maintenance – Do’s and Don’ts

From time to time, our customers ask us for some tips on how to maintain their new laminate floors for longer lasting and keep up with the fresh appearance.

So we decided to put a list of do’s and don’ts of laminate floor maintenance.

• Glides or floor protectors on the bottom of your furniture will prevent possible scratching or abrasions.
• It’s important to lift heavy furniture instead of dragging or pulling them.
• Use pieces of carpet face down under heavy objects when moving them across your floor.
• Spot cleaning and occasional complete cleaning of your laminate floor can be done using the manufacturer’s recommended products.
• Never use abrasive cleaners, steel wool or scouring powder.
• Do not use soap-based detergents or “mop-and-shine” products.
• Never flood your floor with water or cleaner.
• Do not wax or polish your laminate floor.
• Never try to refinish or sand your laminate floor.
• Durable but not indestructible, your laminate floor can be damaged by stiletto heels.
• But the good news is that the finish on your laminate floor can help protect the floor from sunlight and the typical fading you find with aging hardwood floors.
• Keep in mind that if a repair is necessary in the future, the replacement product may be a slightly different dye lot and/or texture than the initial installation.
• However, with time and usage, the repair will blend in with your original product.
• For additional care procedures please refer to the manufacturer’s care and maintenance instructions and recommendations.

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