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Vacuum
Regularly - vacuum using a soft bristle brush
attachment. Place long bristle welcome mats at all
outside entrances for people to wipe their feet on
before walking on your floors.
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Light
Damp Mop - most laminate floors may be lightly
damp mopped when needed. Avoid standing water as
this may cause the seams between the planks to peak.
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Use
the Proper Chair Glides - Narrow wheels, sharp
wooden legs or metal furniture legs can scratch your
floors. Any furniture that rests directly on top
of a laminate floor should have floor protectors,
or wide furniture coasters under all feet.
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Don't
Use Oil Soaps - There are many over the counter
oil-based soaps that will leave a dull finish when
used for cleaning your floor.
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Trim
Pet's Claws Regularly - Even though laminate
floors are durable, pet's claws may scratch the surface
if they are not trimmed regularly.
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Never
Wax a Laminate Floor - laminate floors have a
very dense surface and floor waxes will not stick
to the surface.
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Wipe
Spills Immediately - when liquids get spilled
on your laminate floor use a slightly damp white
cloth, or paper towel to immediately blot up and
dry the affected area. For more difficult spots,
follow the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedures.
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Follow
the manufacturer's recommendations - the best
suggestion is to only use the manufacturers recommended
cleaning products on your floor.
