Resilient Floor Care and Maintenance
O
ne of the most popular features of resilient flooring is that it’s so easy to clean.
It’s moisture resistant and doesn’t trap dirt and dust the way other surfaces do. It’s also naturally stain resistant — spills just wipe away. But, since we haven’t developed a self-cleaning product yet, we’ve got some general maintenance tips to help keep your flooring looking great!
Residential Luxury Flooring The initial cleaning for floating floors can start right after the installation whereas if the LVT is installed
● Avoid to direct sunlight for prolonged periods, this can result in discoloration. Excessive
high temperatures can cause expansion. During peak sunlight hours it is recommended that drapes or blinds be used to protect the floor from direct sunlight
Residential and Light Commercial
● Daily sweeping and vacuuming will prevent dirt and grit particles from being ground into the surface. ● Light daily washing.
with an adhesive, a 48 hour waiting period is required.
● The frequency and amount of traffic
This period is required to allow the adhesive to suf-
will determine the need and frequency
ficiently dry before washing the floor with water and
of maintenance.
a cleaning solution. An important part of the mainte-
● After the initial cleaning it may be neces-
nance protocol is to prevent potential problems that
sary to use a pH neutral cleaner. When using
can damage your floor.
a cleaner it will necessary to remove the residual film, frequently change the rinse water.
● Prevent indentations and scratches, use glass,
Remove the water quickly with a wet/dry pick
polished metal or non-staining cups or casters
up vacuum, any resulting film left on the floor
with flat under surfaces. The diameter furniture
can leave the surface dull, cloudy appearance.
protector must be large enough to distribute
This cloudy film must be removed with clean
the load properly.
rinse water.
● Use walk-off mats to remove imbedded grit from your shoes. Avoid the use of rubber or latex backed ● Avoid high heels on your floor. They can cause permanent damage. ● Spills — any spills should be cleaned up
immediately. The longer the stain is allowed to remain on the floor the greater the risk of permanently staining the floor. Refer to the detailed Consumer Protection Plan.
● When moving frequently moved furniture be sure to protect the floor from damage by using plywood or other hard surface. 66 BEAUTIFULLY RESPONSIBLE | beautifullyresponsible.com
● If the surface becomes dull or scratched it may be necessary to apply a good floor polish; check with manufacturer’s recommendations for the polish to use to restore the floor’s surface to its original level of gloss. Before applying the polish be certain to thoroughly clean the floors to remove all of the existing dirt. ● When applying floor polish be certain to follow the application and use instructions. ● In time, it will be necessary to remove old
coating. Use a high quality floor polish remover. Follow the detailed manufacturing instructions.
