Choose Your Flooring Type
Click your flooring type below for a complete care guide — cleaning routines, products to use (and avoid), and tips specific to Central Florida.
Hardwood Floor Care
Sweep regularly, use pH-neutral cleaners, maintain humidity between 35–55%, and never use a steam mop. Hardwood floors last 50–100 years with proper care.
- Sweep or dust-mop daily
- Use pH-neutral hardwood cleaner
- Maintain 35–55% indoor humidity
- Refinish every 7–10 years
Vinyl (LVP/LVT) Floor Care
The easiest floor in the world to care for. Sweep, damp-mop, avoid steam mops and wax — your LVP will look great for 20–30 years.
- Sweep or vacuum regularly
- Damp-mop with pH-neutral cleaner
- Never use a steam mop
- Avoid wax or polish products
Carpet Care
Vacuum frequently, address spills immediately by blotting (never rubbing), and schedule professional steam cleaning every 12–18 months.
- Vacuum high-traffic areas 2x/week
- Blot spills immediately — never rub
- Use enzyme cleaner for pet stains
- Professional cleaning every 12–18 months
Tile Floor Care
Tile is one of the easiest floors to maintain. Sweep, mop with a mild cleaner, and seal grout annually to keep it looking like new.
- Sweep or vacuum regularly
- Mop with a pH-neutral tile cleaner
- Seal grout annually
- Use matte-finish in wet areas for slip resistance
Laminate Floor Care
Sweep daily to remove grit, clean with a laminate-specific cleaner, and never wet-mop or use a steam mop — moisture is laminate's biggest enemy.
- Sweep or vacuum daily
- Use laminate-specific cleaner only
- Never wet-mop or steam clean
- Use felt pads under all furniture legs