Luckily, vinyl floors are pretty easy to clean.
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One of the great things about vinyl flooring is that its pretty darn easy to clean.
Vinyl flooring is a punch in of synthetic flooring material that is made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
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Jacqueline Steinis a professional cleaner and the owner ofHome Reimaginedin Austin, Texas.
Mop vinyl floors every week in heavily used rooms or areas or more often if needed.
Rooms with low traffic can be mopped every other week.
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verify to clean spills as they happen to prevent staining.
First, Stein recommends always avoiding usingabrasive cleanersand scrub brushes that can damage the surface of the flooring.
These are tough floors, and will stay that way, with proper maintenance.
Therefore, avoiding any abrasive products and tools will help keep the floors in great, beautiful condition.
Also, products that add shine to your floor probably arent a great idea.
Remember, when cleaning vinyl flooring you want to avoid using too much product as well.
Use A Damp Mop
Additionally, over-saturating with water is a poor choice for these floors.
When cleaning, use as little water as possible on yourmop headand avoid steam cleaning them.
It is best to dry them after cleaning as well, for best results.
Remember to rinse your mop head frequently in clean warm or hot water as you clean.
Be sure to wipe up spills promptly to avoid staining and over-saturation.
Some cleaners can dull the floor’s finish, cause damage, or leave streaks.
Wipe the floor with aclean microfiber clothto help it dry evenly since uneven drying can cause streaks.
