How do you care for your Laminate Flooring?

Laminate is designed to be a low maintenance, hassle-free, long lasting floor. Following a few simple steps will help to ensure your floor will last you for many years to come.

• Use a dry dust-mop (such as a Swiffer™ sweeper) or a vacuum with a soft brush or wood floor attachment to remove dust, dirt and other grit.
• A damp cloth or mop may be used without causing damage to your floor, however, do not use excessive water and be sure to dry the floor thoroughly with a soft cloth.
• Immediately dry spills or water with a clean, dry cloth, sponge or paper towel. DO NOT allow liquid to remain on your laminate flooring.
• Do Not use abrasive or soap based cleaning products
• Do Not polish or wax the floor
• Do Not use steel wool or scouring pads that can scratch the surface of your laminate floor.
• Do Not sand, treat, seal or attempt to refinish your laminate floor.
• Use only colorfast, non-scratching carpet or pads on your laminate floor.
• Use felt pads under furniture legs and try not to slide furniture or appliances across the floor
• Try to avoid sharp objects with concentrated weight such as high heels on your laminate floor

Unfortunately, accidental stains and spots may occur from time to time. Try these remedies for their removal -

• Chocolate, Grease, Juice and Wine - Luke warm water and a non-abrasive cleaner
• Candle wax and Gum - Allow to harden and scrape off with a blunt plastic scraper
• Marker, crayon, lipstick, oil, shoe polish, cigar/cigarette burns - use acetone or nail polish remover