We all know that taking great care of our floors will add years to our investment. In the spirit of spring, here are some simple and helpful tips on how to care for your luxury vinyl, laminate or hardwood floors.

Remember, appropriate care and maintenance will protect the investment you’ve made in your home!

Luxury Vinyl - Residential

You don’t need to spend a lot of money on expensive cleaners or professional services. You may already have everything you need for a shiny floor around your home. Here are some great suggestions on how to clean your luxury vinyl flooring without breaking the bank.

Using a damp mop once a week will protect against scratches and fading.

Always use a low-impact cleaning method on your vinyl floors

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Sweep Daily! Cleaning the dust and dirt off your floors helps prevent your floors against abrasion and sheen wear-off

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Never use abrasive materials on your floors!

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Clean spills with a damp cloth or mop right away. Don't wait! We recommend FreshFloors by WF Taylor!

Luxury Vinyl - Commercial

Luxury vinyl floors have gained the reputation of getting dirty, scratched up, and dented. But that doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot of money on expensive cleaners or professional services. You may already have everything you need in your existing cleaning supplies. Here are a few suggestions on how to clean your luxury vinyl flooring without breaking the bank.

We recommended mopping daily, depending on foot traffic. For stains that are concentrated in one place, try mopping in a figure-eight pattern instead of up-and-down or side-to-side. It will give your arm a break and help to lift out the stain.

Always use a low-impact cleaning method on your vinyl floors

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Just vacuum as you would at home, use a vacuum (with no beater bars) or sweep the entire area for larger pieces of debris.

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Never use abrasive materials on your floors!

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Clean spills with a damp cloth or mop right away. Don't wait! We recommend FreshFloors by WF Taylor!

Laminate

Cleaning your laminate floors should be a breeze. Here are some great tips to clean them effortlessly so you’ll have more time to kick back, or better yet, enjoy the warmer weather!

Avoid soap-based detergents. They can leave your floors looking unfinished. We recommend FreshFloors by WF Taylor!

Underneath furniture, use wide-bearing, non-staining floor protectors, such as the clear, hard plastic variety. For heavier furnishings, consider non-staining felt protectors.

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You'll be tempted to, but never flood the floor with water or any other liquids!

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Leverage a good microfiber mop to clean up simple day-to-day messes or dust.

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Vacuum weekly using a soft brush attachment to avoid scratching the flooring. Do not use vacuums with beater bars!

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Never use abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or scouring powder. Do not wax, polish, or sand your laminate floors.

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Promptly remove all liquid spills, especially when your favorite pet has an accident.

Hardwood

Regular cleaning and caring for your hardwood floor helps protect your beautiful investment for years to come. Bookmark or print out this helpful guide on preventing scratches, keeping dirt from building up on your hardwood floors & more.

It may go without saying, but we’ll say anyway: avoid wearing hiking boots or athletic spikes on your floors.

Floor protectors underneath furniture legs are a recommended way to prevent scratching.

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Always use a dust mop and/or damp mop to sweep up dirt and debris.

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Floors should be dried using a fan or a soft rag after wet cleaning.

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Do not use wax-based cleaners or harsh and abrasive cleaners. We recommend FreshFloors by WF Taylor!

Buying new floors can be overwhelming and caring for them can be even more daunting. But we’re here to help! Got questions on how to care or maintain for your floors? Contact us today at [email protected].