Product Care for Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl looks great in your home, but as a bonus, it’s also incredibly easy to maintain. With just a touch of infrequent cleaning, you’ll be enjoying stylish floors with minimal effort.
Read our tips below to keep your floors beautiful.
BASIC MAINTENANCE TIPS
- Sweep, dust and vacuum your floors (without the beater brush) at least once a week to keep them free of dirt and dust build-up.
- A water-damp mop or cloth once a week, or a mop and a spray bottle of hot water, will keep your floors gleaming.
- Be careful that any liquid cleaning products are approved for vinyl before applying.
- Clean up any spills as soon as possible.
- Avoid scrubbing with abrasive cleaners or scrubbing agents.
- Read manufacturer guidelines before using steam-cleaning machines. Some steam cleaners may get too hot to be safe for your floor.
STAIN REMOVAL
- Clean up wet spills as soon as they happen.
- Wipe stains and spills with a warm, damp cloth. Do not scrub with a harsh surface.
- For stubborn stains, use a vinyl-specific or gentle all-purpose cleaner. Vinegar is also safe for your floors and helps with stickier spills.
- To remove pen ink, permanent marker, or nail polish, apply isopropyl alcohol.
LONG-TERM CARE
- Every few decades, you’ll want to replace your vinyl floors.
VINYL CHEAT SHEET
DAILY
Clean up spills
WEEKLY
Vacuum and mop with water. Use cleaner as needed
EVERY DECADE (OR SO)
Replace flooring