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Is it Hard to Clean Karndean Flooring?

September 30, 2021

There are a lot of different voices on how to clean and maintain luxury vinyl flooring, and it is easy to get mixed up in which bit of advice is accurate for your specific brand.

In all situations, the best course of action is always discussing with a supplier any guidance towards that particular brand. However, as vinyl is much more durable than another flooring, there are some steps in cleaning the floor that apply to all as well as what to avoid.

Regular Household Products

Karndean click vinyl flooring can be cleaned with regular household cleaning appliances. 

A mop, non-suction vacuum and a non-brittle brush will not damage the flooring wear or design layers. Microfiber cloths and liquid cleaning chemicals are also safe cleaning options. The certain items that could pose damage to the wear layer of your floor are metal bristle brushes and steel wool.

Vinyl flooring tiles and planks have thicker layers and anti-scratch safeguards – but they can only handle so much. It is not recommended to soak your floor with water or leave puddles for long periods. They need to be cleaned up straight away to not affect the safety properties in the planks and weaken any adhesive used to secure them in place.

Steps Following Installation

Resist all urges in cleaning your floor straight away following installation, especially if you have tiles.

You can however clean away the leftover adhesive around the tiles as soon as you are finished, but the floor needs to be left for up to 48 hours to set properly. Water can upset the work done, so be sure to let it set before making your first pass with a dry sweeping or mop.

After the 48 hours are up, you can use a microfiber mop and a ready to use liquid cleaner diluted with water. The mop needs to be rinsed thoroughly to eliminate contaminants. No matter what, do not apply water straight to the floor – let the cleaning products handle the work needed.

Keep it Maintained

Dry dust is easily removable with a mop or brush using up less than 5 minutes of your day. 

For occasions where dirt is stomped through the home, you will require a quick wipe and clean with warm soapy water. Don’t soak the floor no matter how bad it looks. Opt for a non-abrasive scrubbing item to reduce the risk of scratching the top wear layer that contains the design. Fix all furniture legs with felt pads to stop deeper scratches on your top layer whenever they would move. 

Plenty of options can be undertaken to protect and maintain luxury vinyl flooring, however, some may differ depending on the brand. Some suppliers may have guides available upon request, or at least have an outline to provide.

Always consult with the provider of your Karndean click vinyl flooring to ensure the best care options with your home.

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