If you follow these instructions you could increase the lifetime
of your new floor and keep it looking great for years to come.
Carpet
Vacuum regularly to keep soil from becoming embedded in the carpet's pile where its more diffiucult to remove.
Light-traffic areas: Vacuum weekly
Moderate to heavy traffic areas: Vacuum two to five times weekly
Sprouts: Don't pull them, just clip them off with scissors
Snags: Don't pull them, just clip it off with scissors
Dents: Remove dent by stroking it with the edge of a coin.
Crushed pile: Vacuum regularly with a "beater-bar" type vacuum.
Burns: If minor clip burned fibers off, but if it is extensive replacement is needed.
Shedding: Common with new cut pile carpet. Will stop after a few weeks of regular vacuuming
Footprints: All cut pile carpets show footprints. To minimize them choose a very dense, low pile carpet.
Spot Removal: Blot up liquid with white cloth. Use plain water first to clean spot. Use spot cleaners sparingly. Do not scrub in a circular motion. Place dry towel on wet spot to pull out extra moisture.
Remove solid materials with a tablespoon, spatula, or dull knife.
Hardwood
The worst enemies of your floor are water, soap, and sand.
Use a damp cloth or the care products recommended by the manufacturer.
Vacuum or use microfiber "Swiffer" style mop regularly.
Keep the average relative humidity at about 45%.
Use cleaners made for hardwood sparingly.
Use walk off mats at entrance doors to catch grit that will scar your floor.
Ceramic Tile
Wipe glazed wall wiles periodically using a cloth or sponge dampened with non-abrasive household cleaner.
Commonly available tile cleaning products can remove soap scum, hard-water deposits, and mildew stains. These products can be found at local supermarkets.
Prior to usage, consult the manufacturer of the cleaner, cleanser, or detergent for more detailed use and the impact on the tile.
Do not use wax cleaners as it may result in loss of slip resistance.
Do have a broken or damage tile removed and replaced by a professional only.
Do not use a cleaning agent that contains color on unglazed tile.
Laminate
Micro fiber "Swiffer" style mops work well on laminate.
Use any non-abrasive, soap-free cleaner on a regular basis.
Footprints and dirts easily wipe away with a moist cloth.
Remove wet spills immediately to avoid liquid penetration into seams.
Use felt protectors under furniture and replace all hard plastic or metal rollers on furniture with soft rubber rollers.
Be cautious when moving large appliances such as refridgerators, ranges, etc.
Use protective mats at exterior entrances and in heavy traffic areas.
Don't use "mop-and-shine" products. They'll leave a dull film. Never wax or polish the floor.
Vinyl
Damp mop with no rinse floor cleaner.
Avoid abrasive or waxy cleaners.
Footprints and dirts easily wipe away with a moist cloth.
Never drag heavy objects on a vinyl floor.
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