How to Maintain the Luster of Your Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is known for being durable and easy to maintain. That said, it is still not spared from damages, which is why it is important that you know how to keep its luster.

Here are a few tips you may wanna observe when maintaining your Laminate Flooring:

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Firstly, if you have to repair your tiles, be sure you know what to do. Otherwise just hire a professional to do it for you. If you have to bore a hole, for example, use a diamond drill and a diamond core bit and do a little research so you know how it’s done.

The legs of the furniture are one of the most common causes of scratches on laminate flooring. Sometimes we get so lazy and careless that instead of lifting the furniture, we drag them when we want to put them to another place. To cover this problem, install felt pads at the foot of the furniture. Laminate flooring may be scratch-resistant but they aren’t scratch-proof – those are two different things. It would be good to use a dolly if you have one in the house.

In areas of heavy foot traffic, you’re gonna need throw rubs for cover. Don’t get the kind with the rubber backs though as it can discolor your flooring. Those with soft pads are a good choice. Another thing: You are welcome to walk around, but your high heels are not. Remember they can put enough pressure to destroy your flooring when done excessively.  

Avoid spills. When you spill something on your flooring, be sure you clean it right away as the liquid may penetrate the joints and damage the tiles. As much as possible, keep the flooring dry. When wiping off stains, use a soft cloth or sponge. Also, be sure you clean it properly and never use soap-based detergents. Regular cleaning is good for your flooring. This may surprise you but wax should not be applied to your laminate flooring as it may dull its luster.

Be extra careful if you have pets at home. Since really nothing can prevent pets from running around, make sure their fingernails are trimmed so scratches wouldn’t be much of a problem.

Walking around the house barefoot will serve you right as particles from your shoes or slippers may damage your flooring. If you don’t feel like going barefoot, at least have a doormat where people can shed off dust from their feet before entering your home.