LVP is one of the easiest floor options to maintain. Follow these simple tips to help ensure the quality of your floors for years to come:
Immediately Following Installation (first 48 hours)
- Keep foot traffic to a minimum
- Sweep the floor to remove loose dirt
- Use only a PH neutral floor cleaner – nothing with a floor polish or detergent in it
- Do not use a vacuum with a rotating beater bar
- Wait 24 hours before placing furniture on the floor
Regular Maintenance
| DO | DO NOT |
| After installation sweep and dust all debris, and or vacuum using a soft bristle head. | Do not use rubber- or latex-backed mats (except where noted) because the chemical (antioxidant) they often contain can permanently stain your floor. |
| When moving appliances or heavy furniture, lay a plywood panel on your floor and “walk” the item across it. This protects your floor from scuffing and tears. |
Do not use detergents, abrasive cleaners or “mop and shine” products – they may leave a dull film on your floor. Do not use paste wax or solvent-based polishes. |
| Use floor protectors on furniture to reduce indentation. As a general rule, the heavier the item, the wider the floor protector needed. |
Do not use rolling casters as they can damage the floor. |
| Wipe up spills as soon as possible. Never use highly abrasive scrubbing tools on any resilient floor. |
Do not use a beater bar when vacuuming because it can visibly damage the floor surface. |
| Wash with a damp mop using soft non detergent soap |
Do not use a commercial cleaning machine on the floors. |
| It is recommended for residential, and mandatory for commercial applications that protective floor matting is used in entrances. |
Do not use rubber backed matting as it is known to discolor all-wear layers and is not covered under warranty |
| Make sure that the floors are adequately protected during installation if other trades are working within the environment. | |
| Place a walk-off mat at outside entrances to reduce the amount of dirt brought into your home. Do not use mats with a latex or rubber backing since these backings can cause permanent discoloration. -Place protective mats under office chairs. |