Here you’ll find helpful floor cleaning tips that detail the best way to clean floors, depending on each type of flooring. By properly maintaining your new flooring, you'll keep it looking beautiful for years. Plus, you'll protect your warranty. If you follow methods not recommended by the manufacturer, it could cause you trouble down the road. Follow these floor cleaning tips to ensure that your floor looks its best for years to come.
Because each type of flooring has different qualities, the best way to clean floors depends on the individual type of floor. In the videos below, Jake Robinson provides helpful insights for protecting, maintaining, and cleaning your new flooring.
In a Nutshell: To protect, maintain, and clean your hardwood floors, start with floor protectors to help prevent scratches. If you do get a scratch, use a touch-up pen to make it unnoticeable. Clean once a week with a floor cleaning kit like Shaw R2x Vibrant Hard Surface Mop Kit. Use walk-off mats near entryways. Avoid getting water on flooring. Clean spills up immediately.
In a Nutshell: To protect and maintain your new carpet, vacuum twice a week with a well-maintained vacuum and the right type of vacuum for your carpet. Remove stains using a stain-protectant cleaner, like Nylac. When using, be sure not to scrub the carpet which will push the stain deeper into the carpet. Instead blot it. To maintain your warranty and investment, most manufacturers require steam cleaning every 18 to 24 months. Use a certified carpet cleaner and save your receipts.
In a Nutshell: To protect, maintain, and clean your new laminate flooring, start with felt floor protectors on your furniture to prevent scratches and dents. Use a cleaning kit like the Shaw R2x Vibrant Hard Surface Mop Kit and clean once a week. You can use the dust pad every few days. Shaw's kit will work on most laminates but always follow the recommendations of the manufacturer. Do not use water on most laminates.
In a Nutshell: To protect, maintain, and clean your new luxury vinyl tile (LVT) waterproof flooring, you will need a pH neutral cleaner. We recommend using a cleaning kit like the Shaw R2x Vibrant Hard Surface Mop Kit and clean once a week. You can also use the dust pad every few days. Shaw's product will work on most LVT but always follow the recommendations of the manufacturer to protect your warranty. Also use felt floor protectors on your furniture to prevent scratches and dents.
Disclaimer: Before cleaning any of your new flooring products — hardwood, laminate, LVT, carpet — check with your professional flooring salesperson to make sure you're using the proper cleaning products and methods.
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