How To Care For Your Vinyl Floors

If you are a new owner of beautiful vinyl floors, you may be wondering what will be the best way to go about cleaning it. Vinyl floors are a popular type of flooring option that be can be found in many homes. Not only do they come at an affordable price, they are easy to install, stylish, durable and versatile. Vinyl flooring can remain in top shape and require low maintenance in the long run as well! Without further ado, here are some of the best tips on vinyl floor care which you can consider.

Clean regularly

One of the best ways to ensure that any types of floors stay in their best possible shape is to keep them clean on a regular basis without fail. That being said, vinyl flooring is no exception. Hence, you will want to consider mopping and sweeping the surface routinely. In addition to that, you will want to ensure that you wipe up any spills as soon as it happens – try to be more alert when you organize family gatherings or home parties! When you mop, do so with plain water and do not drench the floor as excess amounts of water can seep into the gaps and become stagnant below. When this happens, you are allowing mold to grow.

Minimize abrasions and the accumulation of dirt

Over a prolonged period of time, dirt is able to wear down and even degrade the finish layer of your vinyl floors – this applies to other types of flooring as well. Hence, it is pertinent that you take all the necessary steps to minimize the accumulation of dirt from the get-go. You will want to consider placing a good or premium quality doormat or area rug in front of your doorways to prevent grit and grime from getting further into your house.

When it comes to minimizing scuff marks and scratches, you will want to use a sheet of paneling or plywood when you move heavy furniture around your house. Another good practice is to place vinyl coasters underneath the legs of bulky furniture to prevent permanent indentations from occurring.

Polish your floors

This is a great way to keep your floors looking shiny. With the help of some vinyl floor polish, you can follow these easy steps:

• Remove any traces of dust and dirt by sweeping the floor
• If there are stubborn stains, you can mop with a mild detergent solution
• You can even strip the floor to remove accumulated residue and dirt underneath. However, do not do this more than twice a year
• Simply follow the directions that are stated t the back of your vinyl floor polish product

Vinegar solution

One of the best things about using vinegar is that it is completely harmless. The acidic contents in vinegar make it an effective cleaning solution for vinyl flooring. It will remove all dirt and grime on the floor and keep it looking new again without leaving any residues such as wax or soap. When the vinegar dries, the smell will fade away too. Just add a cup of vinegar to a gallon of water and you are ready to mop!

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