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Laminate Flooring Care & Maintenance |
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Jason Ashby |
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Laminate flooring is relatively easy to keep clean and maintain
as long as you follow the simple rules. The first thing to
remember is that although laminate flooring is very hard wearing
and durable following a few simple guidelines will ensure the
life of your flooring.
The first things you should do when you have installed you
laminate flooring are:
Mats should be placed at any doors that lead outside. It's best
to place one on the inside and one outside. This will help stop
any unwanted dirt, gravel and moisture. It's best to place coir
or Astroturf type of mat on the outside and a rubber backed
cotton mat on the inside.
Felt pads that are around 3mm thick should be placed on any
furniture that rest on the laminate flooring. If you have any
chairs that have castors then castor cups with felt on the
bottom can be used.
When moving any furniture do not pull or push it but lift it
instead.
If there is anything that holds liquid resting on the laminate
flooring, i.e. pet's water bowl, then place a good absorbent mat
underneath to soak up any spillages that might occur.
Everyday Maintenance
Laminate floors should be cleaned daily to avoid the build up of
any unwanted grit and dirt. It is best to vacuum, sweep or dry
mop the floor first to remove any of the dirt that has
accumulated. It is recommended that 2-3 times a week, after you
have vacuumed or swept the floor, that you mop it using a
cleaning solution. The best cleaning solutions are the spray
ones as they stop you from getting the floor too wet. Make sure
you do not leave any moisture on the flooring after mopping.
Laminate floors that have a wood grain finish or a v groove
should be dry mopped with a micro-fibre cloth. Do not wet mob
these as the water can run into the 'v groove' and damage the
flooring.
Most manufacturers have their own cleaning kits for both types
of flooring and it is always best to use the respective
manufactures kits on their floors. Always read the cleaning
instruction that they send with the laminate flooring.
Things you must never do
You must never polish, varnish or wax laminate flooring.
Never clean with abrasives, scouring pads or steel wool.
Always wipe up any spillages of liquids immediately
When using a vacuum make sure you have and use the hard floor
attachment.
Laminate Floors are very hard wearing and by following these
simple steps your floor will look good for years to come.
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Author: Jason Ashby
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