Laminate Care and Maintenance
Laminate Flooring Care and Maintenance
When it comes to taking care of your new laminate flooring, it’s important to first understand the makeup of your laminate. Some of today’s newer laminate flooring includes waterproof finishes, but many do not, so your care and maintenance routine must comply with the manufacturer’s guidelines. For example, Shaw laminate flooring includes wood, so you should never use excessive moisture or a non-approved cleaning product while caring for their laminate flooring.
Waterproof Laminate Care
Some newer laminate floors are waterproof or highly water resistant, which helps protect against everyday spills. Even with waterproof laminate, it is still important to wipe up liquids promptly and avoid leaving standing water on the surface or along seams. Always follow your product’s manufacturer care instructions and approved cleaner list to protect the finish and warranty.
At Carpet Land, we recommend the following Laminate Flooring Care and Maintenance routine:
Daily care and maintenance of your laminate flooring could include sweeping, dry mopping the floor, or vacuuming with a hard surface flooring attachment.
Most common household messes like spills and soil should wipe or sweep away clean.
Pro Tip
Blot and dry any liquid spills as quickly as possible to avoid warping.
For Preventative Maintenance
Place doormats at the entry to the room to capture any dirt, sand, or grime that could scratch the surface.
Protect from dents by placing heavy appliances on mats. Use wide dollies whenever moving furniture across the floor.
Add an area rug or two for stylish protection that also increases your flooring’s longevity.
When it comes to difficult stains and messes like candle wax and chewing gum, or oil based stains like lipstick and olive oil, consult with the manufacturer’s guidelines for cleaning tough stains and messes. Many of these tougher stains have simple solutions like using nail polish remover or freezing with ice before gently scraping away with a plastic scraper. For specific guidelines, visit Shaw’s laminate flooring cleaning suggestions or ask any of Carpet Land’s representatives.
When you want to give your laminate flooring a deeper clean, use a manufacturer approved hard surface cleaner like the Shaw R2X Hardsurface Floor Cleaner. Ask one of our flooring associates which cleaner is best for your floor.
Additional Resources
Below is a list of additional care and maintenance tips plus stain removal resources to help keep your waterproof laminate flooring looking beautiful:
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