Laminate Care and Maintenance

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Laminate flooring is easy to maintain.

Laminate flooring is easy to maintain.

Daily Care & Maintenance

Laminate flooring is affordable, durable, and easy to maintain. Explore some of these simple care tips that will keep your new flooring looking its very best for many years to come.

Placing doormats throughout your home and encouraging guests to remove shoes will keep your laminate flooring clean.

Sweep, dry mop, or vacuum (without the beater bar) your laminate flooring daily or weekly to keep it looking new!

Dealing With Spills & Stains

To prevent staining, act quickly, and wipe up wet spills immediately. And always follow the manufacturer's specifications.

If you're dealing with a more stubborn stain on your laminate flooring, use a warm damp cloth or mop your floor. If mopping doesn't remove the stain, you'll need to consult your manufacturer's care guidelines.

Laminate flooring can be wiped up quickly.

Laminate flooring can be wiped up quickly.

Use felt pads under furniture feet to prevent marks and scrapes.

Use felt pads under furniture feet to prevent marks and scrapes.

Protecting Your Laminate Flooring

While laminate flooring is known for its durability, taking extra precautions can significantly extend its lifespan.

Use felt pads under the legs of furniture to prevent scratches when moving items around. Especially under furniture that needs to move frequently, such as chairs and desks or small tables. You can learn more on our video how to protect your floors from furniture.

For heavier furniture or appliances, use protective mats or coasters to distribute the weight evenly and avoid indentations. When moving large objects, lift them rather than dragging them across the floor to prevent potential damage.

Area rugs and floor mats can help reduce wear on laminate flooring in high traffic areas and entrances.

Cleaning Products and Techniques

When it comes to cleaning products, less is more with laminate flooring.

Avoid using excessive water or harsh chemicals, as these can seep into the seams and cause swelling or warping. Instead, opt for a slightly damp mop or a specialized laminate floor cleaner recommended by the manufacturer.

For a natural cleaning solution, mix equal parts water and white vinegar. This mixture effectively cleans without leaving residue or damaging the floor's surface.

Remember to always test any new cleaning product on an inconspicuous area first.

Avoid using excessive water or harsh chemicals on Laminate Flooring

Avoid using excessive water or harsh chemicals on Laminate Flooring

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Protecting Your Laminate Flooring

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Flooring Direct President, Dan Ratcliff
Dan Ratcliff

President and CEO of Flooring Direct in Dallas / Fort Worth.
Over the last two decades, he has grown Flooring Direct into a premier Shop-at-Home traditional & hardwood flooring company. With a true dedication to customer service and integrity, Flooring Direct has become DFW's largest highest-rated Dallas-local flooring dealer. Dan has lived in Dallas all of his life and was raised in Dallas with family roots and love for the community and local sports. It's with that sense of family that Flooring Direct has contributed to and sponsored children's organizations like Jonathan's Place and scholastic athletics like Plano's Girls Soccer.

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