care & cleaning

care and cleaning

With today’s advances in vinyl flooring stains and finishes, cleaning vinyl has never been easier. These steps can help minimize maintenance and maintain the beauty of your vinyl floors. Regular maintenance requires little more than sweeping with a soft bristle broom if your floor includes a beveled edge that could collect debris.

SPC & LVP FLOORING

DO:

Clean your floors periodically with a professional vinyl floor cleanser. Lions Floor recommends a P/H Neutral vinyl cleanser, such as Bona®.
For moderately soiled areas, use a mild solution of isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and distilled water. Dilute the mixture by mixing one-part alcohol and 2 parts distilled water. For tougher spots, use a higher concentration of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water. Denatured alcohol can be used for adhesive and oil based stain removal.
Always spot test in an inconspicuous area.
Use area rugs both inside and outside doorways to help prevent grit, dirt and other debris from being tracked onto your floor. Please use a breathable rug pad underneath all throw rugs to prevent scratching.
Place an area rug in front of the kitchen sink. Kitchen and bath area rugs with non-slip rubberized backing must be non-staining.
Wipe up spills immediately.
Protect your floor with floor protectors that are made of non-staining felt under the legs of furniture to help prevent scuffing and scratching; Larger pads may be required on bigger objects. Scratching due to insufficient protection are not covered under by the warranty.

DON’T:

Avoid using any cleaning agents containing wax, oil or polish. Left over residue will form a dull film.
Do not use any wood care floor cleaning products on vinyl floors. Self-polishing acrylic waxes can cause the surface to become slippery and appear dull quickly.
Do not use vinegar as a cleaning solution, its acidic properties will harm the finish.
Do not wet-mop the floor. Standing water can dull the finish, damage the floor and leave a discoloring residue.
Do not use a steam mop of any kind. Damages associated with steam mop use will void warranty coverage.
Avoid walking on your vinyl floors with cleats, sports shoes and high heels. A 125-pound woman walking in high heels has an impact of 2,000 pounds per square inch. An exposed heel nail can exert up to 8,000 pounds per square inch. This kind of impact can dent any floor surface.
When moving heavy furniture, do not slide it on the flooring. It is best to pick up the furniture completely to protect the floor from damage.
Never use a high speed buffer

YOUR FLOORING EXPERTS

FLOOR REPAIRS:

Very light and small surface scratches can be repaired with a staining “touch up” pen of the appropriate color or by using an almond stick. Please refer to manufacturer’s recommendations on proper application.

Slightly deeper scratches can be repaired by means of colored putty, acrylic and/or stains. Fill the scratches with the putty, level with putty knife and use terry cloth towel to wipe off excess.

Very deep scratches or gouges may require the replacement of planks.

LAMINATE FLOORING

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE:

Prevent indentations and scratches by using non-staining floor protectors on the legs of chairs, appliances and all heavy furniture. Floor protectors should be at least 1” in diameter. Periodically clean protectors to remove grit that may become embedded and cause scratching.

Place walk-off mats at entrances. Mats and area rugs should have a non-slip rubberized backing and be labeled as non-staining.
We recommend the use of a hard surface (non-studded), non-rubber chair mat to protect your floor from office chairs with casters.
Keep pets’ nails trimmed.
Remove shoes with cleats, spikes, or pointed high heels before walking on the floor.

CLEANING:

Sweep the floor regularly with a soft bristle broom to remove loose dirt.
Clean your floors periodically with a professional vinyl floor cleanser. Lions Floor recommends a P/H Neutral vinyl cleanser, such as Bona®.
For everyday cleaning, a damp mop moistened with warm water will suffice.

DON’T:

Do not use a steam mop.
Never use a high speed buffer.
Never push, pull, or drag furniture, appliances, or other items across the floor. Always lift and carry furniture or heavy items.