How to Clean and Maintain LVT Flooring
Vinyl flooring is renowned for its ease of cleaning, practicality, and durability. It's the ideal floor for family homes where spills and stains can occur frequently. Whilst all our luxury vinyl floors are built to last, to get the most out of your new floor and keep it spick and span, you will need to give it some TLC.
Here's a quick list of how to clean vinyl flooring and how to protect them. Followed by some useful LVT tips we've gathered from decades of experience.
When Cleaning, Do:
Sweep or vacuum regularly
Once a week, wipe your floor with a specifically designed cleaner
To Protect Your Floor, Do:
Put doormats and rugs by doors
Wear soft soled shoes
Put felt on legs of furniture
Lift furniture to move it - even with soft pads, grit can scratch
Keep pets' nails trimmed
When Cleaning, Don't:
Use a steam cleaner
Use a wet mop
Use bleach-based products
Use abrasive materials such as scouring pads
Use soap-based products
Use furniture polish
To Protect Your Floor, Don't:
Wear high heels
Leave puddles to soak in
How Often Do You Need to Clean Vinyl Floors?
Cleaning your vinyl floors on a regular basis is essential to maintaining their appearance, as well as their performance. The frequency at which you will need to clean will depend on several factors, including what type of household traffic you have and if the floor is used for commercial purposes.
If you do live in a busy home, you should sweep or vacuum daily to remove dust and grit that can cause scratches. Any spills need to be wiped up immediately to avoid more difficult-to-remove stains. And as mentioned earlier, vinyl floors should be lightly mopped every week with a specially designed cleaner.
Vinyl Maintenance Tips
Doormats are useful for picking up moisture as well as grit before it gets to the floor. A must-have for any home.
When vacuuming and sweeping, pay extra attention to bevelled edges - these can pick up dust.
Soap-based products leave an unwanted film which can dull the surface of your floor over time. Instead, use warm water with proper floor cleaner.
Sweeping with the grain will leave less dirt on textured tiles.
How to Remove Stains from Vinyl Flooring
If you have a luxury vinyl tile with a stubborn stain, don't despair. There are some simple steps you can take to remove the stain to restore your floor. The key is to clean a spot as soon as the accident happens. And never use harsh chemicals or solvents that contain ammonia or acids, which will deteriorate the surface finish.
You will need to use a damp cloth with hot water and a specially designed mild cleaner to gently blot up any liquid spill or stain. Never scrub the floor vigorously, as you could damage the surface of the floor. Instead, softly dab the stain with your damp cloth.
Again, never use a wet mop to wipe the stain as excessive amounts of water can damage your floor. Before you even think about applying any type of cleaning agent - always read the label to ensure it is suitable for luxury vinyl.
After you have cleaned the stain, wait until the floor is completely dry until you walk on it again.
Vinyl Flooring Tools and Aftercare Products
Vinyl Tools
If you're installing your floor yourself, you will need the right gear. We supply a whole range of installation kits as well as a few handy gizmos which let you reach your full DIY potential! We've got knives for cutting, clips for securing, and spreaders for glue. Whatever it is you need to do, we've got the solution for all your needs.
Vinyl Aftercare
Nothing beats the look of a newly laid floor, and we think it's important to give your flooring all the attention it needs. So, naturally, we've found the most effective aftercare products in the industry, balancing effectiveness with affordability.
For day-to-day care, we've carefully selected cleaning products for any situation, so you can keep your floor looking as fresh as the day you bought it.
How to Clean and Maintain LVT Flooring
Vinyl flooring is renowned for its ease of cleaning, practicality, and durability. It's the ideal floor for family homes where spills and stains can occur frequently. Whilst all our luxury vinyl floors are built to last, to get the most out of your new floor and keep it spick and span, you will need to give it some TLC.
Here's a quick list of how to clean vinyl flooring and how to protect them. Followed by some useful LVT tips we've gathered from decades of experience.
When Cleaning, Do:
Sweep or vacuum regularly
Once a week, wipe your floor with a specifically designed cleaner
To Protect Your Floor, Do:
Put doormats and rugs by doors
Wear soft soled shoes
Put felt on legs of furniture
Lift furniture to move it - even with soft pads, grit can scratch
Keep pets' nails trimmed
When Cleaning, Don't:
Use a steam cleaner
Use a wet mop
Use bleach-based products
Use abrasive materials such as scouring pads
Use soap-based products
Use furniture polish
To Protect Your Floor, Don't:
Wear high heels
Leave puddles to soak in
How Often Do You Need to Clean Vinyl Floors?
Cleaning your vinyl floors on a regular basis is essential to maintaining their appearance, as well as their performance. The frequency at which you will need to clean will depend on several factors, including what type of household traffic you have and if the floor is used for commercial purposes.
If you do live in a busy home, you should sweep or vacuum daily to remove dust and grit that can cause scratches. Any spills need to be wiped up immediately to avoid more difficult-to-remove stains. And as mentioned earlier, vinyl floors should be lightly mopped every week with a specially designed cleaner.
Vinyl Maintenance Tips
Doormats are useful for picking up moisture as well as grit before it gets to the floor. A must-have for any home.
When vacuuming and sweeping, pay extra attention to bevelled edges - these can pick up dust.
Soap-based products leave an unwanted film which can dull the surface of your floor over time. Instead, use warm water with proper floor cleaner.
Sweeping with the grain will leave less dirt on textured tiles.
How to Remove Stains from Vinyl Flooring
If you have a luxury vinyl tile with a stubborn stain, don't despair. There are some simple steps you can take to remove the stain to restore your floor. The key is to clean a spot as soon as the accident happens. And never use harsh chemicals or solvents that contain ammonia or acids, which will deteriorate the surface finish.
You will need to use a damp cloth with hot water and a specially designed mild cleaner to gently blot up any liquid spill or stain. Never scrub the floor vigorously, as you could damage the surface of the floor. Instead, softly dab the stain with your damp cloth.
Again, never use a wet mop to wipe the stain as excessive amounts of water can damage your floor. Before you even think about applying any type of cleaning agent - always read the label to ensure it is suitable for luxury vinyl.
After you have cleaned the stain, wait until the floor is completely dry until you walk on it again.
Vinyl Flooring Tools and Aftercare Products
Vinyl Tools
If you're installing your floor yourself, you will need the right gear. We supply a whole range of installation kits as well as a few handy gizmos which let you reach your full DIY potential! We've got knives for cutting, clips for securing, and spreaders for glue. Whatever it is you need to do, we've got the solution for all your needs.
Vinyl Aftercare
Nothing beats the look of a newly laid floor, and we think it's important to give your flooring all the attention it needs. So, naturally, we've found the most effective aftercare products in the industry, balancing effectiveness with affordability.
For day-to-day care, we've carefully selected cleaning products for any situation, so you can keep your floor looking as fresh as the day you bought it.
Krima Trading is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We cater to the UAE market by bringing you the best solutions in floor coverings with popular brands and a wide range of colors and options, all ready stocked. We are the biggest flooring store / Suppliers in the UAE.
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