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The ultimate guide to maintaining LVP floors and removing scuffs and stains
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Luxury vinyl plank, or LVP, looks great in your home, and we’re here to help you make sure it stays that way! These composite planks are made from multiple layers of PVC and vinyl and are a durable, cost-effective alternative to hardwood flooring. From how often to clean LVP to what products to use, we’ve covered it all here.
Things You Should Know
- Sweep or vacuum (without using a beater brush) every day to remove crumbs, dirt, and dust.
- Mop your floors weekly using a soft mop and 1 cup (240 mL) of apple cider vinegar diluted in 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water.
- Alternatively, use a pH-neutral floor cleaner like Bona or Pine-Sol .
- Avoid using a steam mop, letting water or other liquids puddle on the floor, or using harsh or abrasive cleaners like ammonia or steel wool, all of which can damage LVP.
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- LVP is a step up from traditional vinyl, which usually comes in sheets or tiles. As the name implies, luxury vinyl planks are locking planks that are designed to look like real wood. They're thicker and more durable than standard vinyl, but just as easy to clean.Thanks
- Luxury vinyl plank is a great flooring material that you can use in any room in your home.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-vinyl-flooring/
- ↑ https://floors.milliken.com/docs/default-source/americas-documents/segments/commercial/maintenance/milliken_lvt_maintenance_guide.pdf?sfvrsn=25ea306e_6
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-vinyl-flooring/
- ↑ https://southwindfloors.com/clientcontent/Southwind/Maint-Warr-install-pdf/20210910_Luxury%20Vinyl%20Care%20&%20Maintenance.pdf
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-vinyl-flooring/
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- ↑ https://southwindfloors.com/clientcontent/Southwind/Maint-Warr-install-pdf/20210910_Luxury%20Vinyl%20Care%20&%20Maintenance.pdf
- ↑ https://pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/06ee265c-8f8c-44e1-91ab-e0b1e8447566/44221143.pdf
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-vinyl-flooring/
- ↑ https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ce3fedce941480001767eba/t/5f887f244db91f273ed3008b/1602780965207/HappyFeet_CareMaintenanceGuide.pdf
- ↑ https://pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/06ee265c-8f8c-44e1-91ab-e0b1e8447566/44221143.pdf
- ↑ https://southwindfloors.com/clientcontent/Southwind/Maint-Warr-install-pdf/20210910_Luxury%20Vinyl%20Care%20&%20Maintenance.pdf
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