Mountain Carpets and Flooring of Lincolnshire have installed so many fantastic laminate floors over the years, with each one looking stunning. After your nice new laminate floor has been expertly installed and is looking fabulous, you really are going to want to keep it that way. Right?…
The great news is that there are lots of things you can do to make sure your new Mountain floor stays in good condition for many years to come. Even better news is that laminate flooring is relatively low maintenance. Win, win!
Let’s start with some top tips for caring for your laminate flooring.
Laminate care tips
• If you get chewing gum or candle wax on your nice new floor, use ice to harden it and then scrape off with a plastic scraper. Wipe clean after with a lightly damp cloth.
• Use a well-wrung mop to clean the floor with water. Add vinegar to the water to bring the shine back.
• To avoid damage, never push or drag furniture around on laminate flooring.
• Make sure you lift any furniture that needs to be moved.
• Place soft castors under chairs and table legs to prevent scratches and dents. (You can buy these on Amazon)
Laminate cleaning tips
• The most important thing to consider when keeping your laminate flooring clean is that it is not waterproof.
• You can clean most laminate flooring with a solution of vinegar and water – mix one cup of household vinegar with one gallon of warm water.
• A doormat will help keep dirt outside rather than being walked into your home.
• If your laminate flooring is old, it could just be wear and tear that’s making it look dull and sad.
Spillages on laminate flooring
Spilled something on your laminate flooring? Don’t panic!
• Any spills can be dealt with using a damp cloth and the residue wiped up with a dry cloth immediately.
• Do not use a soaking wet mop on laminate flooring; if water soaks through it can get under the layers causing warping. Which means its lifespan will be shorter.
• To keep the floors dirt and dust free, try regularly sweeping with a soft broom or vacuuming with a hard floor attachment
Scratches on laminate flooring
One thing to remember is most laminate flooring is very hard-wearing and copes well with everyday life but the surface can still get scratched. Some laminate flooring comes with added scratch guards – Ask us for more information when you are choosing your new flooring.
Never use a scouring pad or other abrasive implement to clean laminate flooring; this WILL scratch your floor. Remove shoes (where you can) before walking on your laminate. Small stones can get stuck in shoes and scratch your floor. A doormat will also help.
DO
- Vacuum frequently
- Sweep with a soft broom
- Put doormats and rugs by doors
- Keep pets’ nails trimmed
DON’T
- Over wet the laminate
- Use anything abrasive
- Leave puddles to soak in
- Allow it to be subject to direct sunlight
Mountain Carpets and Flooring laminate care kit
Mountain Carpets and Flooring offer a Wood’s Good Care Kit for your wood and laminate flooring.
The care kit has everything you need to clean and protect your oiled and lacquered wood floors and more.
The kit includes a 750ml Natural Floor Care spray which is applied using the Wood’s Good washable lint free applicator pad with collapsible handle for space saving storage.
Wood’s Good Natural Floor Care is available as an easy application spray which tackles everyday dirt and grime whilst protecting surfaces including oiled, waxed and lacquered wood floors. Designed to clean and protect oiled, waxed and lacquered wooden floors. The soap solution works to clean the surface removing ground in dirt, while nurturing waxes (including responsibly sourced Brazilian Palm Wax) coat the surface with a water resistant protective film which also works perfectly on many other surfaces including laminate, vinyl, linoleum, cork, natural stone, unglazed tiles and polished concrete. 750ml: Coverage: 75- 150 m² .
The Natural Care Refresher can be used neat or diluted to add a protective film to wooden floors. The Natural Floor Care Refresher adds protection to oiled, waxed and lacquered wooden surfaces, ideal for floors and even your furniture. With nurturing waxes, including sustainably sourced Brazilian Carnauba palm wax, it revives and refreshes dull and scratched surfaces and is perfect for areas that require extra resistance to water and spillages.
1lt: Undiluted Coverage: 50 m²/lt
You can rest assured of a premium quality installation of your new laminate floor with Mountain Carpets and Flooring. With these simple tips and superb products, you can look forward to enjoying it for many years to come, too.
