Vinyl flooring is a flexible and beautiful flooring solution that many people have decided to incorporate into their homes. It is a fantastic choice for many reasons, but taking care of vinyl flooring can be different than taking care of other floorings. To best ensure that you can adequately take care of your vinyl flooring and keep it looking fantastic long-term, our experts at Preferred Flooring have developed a few tips to help you take better care of your vinyl floors.
Clean up Water and Spills ASAP
One of the worst things for vinyl floors is letting liquid sit for long periods. Vinyl floors are resilient and can handle moisture, but letting liquid sit long-term can leave a permanent mark. Letting water sit for too long on your Flooring can result in stains or watermarks. The best way to prevent this is to wipe up any spills as soon as possible; that way, you can keep your vinyl floors sparkling clean.
Use the Right Tools
Cleaning vinyl floors requires the right tools; using the wrong kinds of cleaners or tools can scratch or mark up your Flooring. Abrasive cleaners can scratch the surface of your floors, defacing them and leaving your Flooring vulnerable to more marks and further damage. Stick to using cleaners made for vinyl flooring; that way, you won’t have to worry about your Flooring getting scratched or leaving behind any film or residue.
In addition, using the right tools to clean your vinyl flooring is paramount to ensure they are adequately maintained. Do not use any rough or abrasive sponge to clean the Flooring. Vinyl flooring, while strong, has a soft surface that abrasive cleaning instruments can easily mark up. Also, don’t use a vacuum with a beater bar to clean dirt and debris, as this can dent the vinyl. Soft cloths and mops are the best choices for cleaning vinyl flooring. We are proud to serve Breese, IL, and the surrounding areas, including Breese, Troy, Highland, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Freeburg, Nashville, St. Rose, Trenton, New Baden, O’Fallon, Fairview Heights, Shiloh, Swansea, Belleville, Collinsville, IL.
Sweep Regularly
One of the best and simplest ways to ensure your Flooring stays clean and looks good is to sweep it regularly. Removing loose dirt and debris regularly will prevent sticky buildup and make deeper cleaning much more manageable. Keeping your vinyl floors swept will ensure they last longer and look better.
Be Careful With Heavy Objects
Heavy objects like furniture or appliances can damage vinyl floors if not appropriately moved. Setting heavy appliances or furniture straight on vinyl can dent it or cause it to deform over time. Using pads on the feet of your furniture will ensure that they do not cause damage to your vinyl. Plus, using low-friction pads will make it much easier to move your furniture around, making it much easier for you to regularly clean underneath and around furniture. When moving anything heavy on vinyl, make sure to either pick it up entirely off the floor or use pads to reduce friction and impact.
Contact Us
Preferred Flooring is your local full-service Flooring professional, and we are proud to be able to help you with your home projects. If you require help or advice with your home project, do not hesitate to visit us at our showroom or contact us online or through call or text with any of your questions or concerns.