laminate CARE

Laminate flooring is incredibly low maintenance, and removing abrasive particles from the surface will be the key to your regular care routine. Daily or frequent sweeping with a soft bristle broom or dust-mopping will remove tracked-in dirt, dust, debris, and pet dander. If you want to vacuum your laminate floor, make sure to remove or disengage the beater bar beforehand.

Most laminate products offer water resistance but are not entirely waterproof. Make sure to follow your laminate product guidelines to deep clean your floors properly. If your laminate floors are warranted for wet mopping, use the least amount of water needed, and dry your floor with a microfiber cloth.

If you are interested in having the ability to deep clean your laminate frequently, explore waterproof laminate or laminate with greater moisture resistance that are well-suited for rooms like kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and basements.

Laminate floors are perfect for active homes with kids and pets where frequent spills and accidents can occur, since you can simply wipe up spills when they happen and use a pH-neutral cleaner to remove dried spills.

You do not need steam cleanings, a vacuum, brushes, steel wool, or ammonia cleaners: Simply use a soft nylon brush, a manufacturer-approved cleaner, and water to spot-clean any stains.

Use mats at all entranceways to remove debris from footwear before it reaches your laminate floors. In the winter months and seasons with heavy rainfall, make sure footwear is removed and placed on shoe racks before walking inside. Use area rugs in your hallways and in all high-traffic areas to reduce the wear of foot traffic and prevent spills from landing on the laminate surface. Trim pet nails and claws to avoid scratching, brush your cats and dogs regularly to reduce pet dander, and use mats under pet water bowls.