Engineered Floors Laminate Maintenance and Care

Non-Water Resistant Laminate
Flooring Care and Maintenance

 

ROUTINE CARE:
• Regularly sweep or vacuum thoroughly (once per week minimum). If vacuuming, do not use vacuum beater
bar. Where robotic vacuums are used, confirm that abrasive contact does not occur and keep the wheels of
the machine clean.
• Footprints or dirt can be removed with a damp cloth. Please use a well-wrung out: damp cloth.
• No wet cleaning. Under no circumstances should the floor be cleaned with a wet cloth or mop or be soaked
with liquid.
• Damp mop often using water or a solution of vinegar and water with a dilution ratio of 50:1. Do not soak or
saturate the laminate as this will damage the flooring and void the warranty.
• Never use highly abrasive tools or solutions. Never use an orbital buffing machine.
• Promptly remove spills.

Maintenance:
• Be careful when placing furniture and appliances over your flooring. When moving heavy items, always carry
them. Never push or pull furniture or other heavy items over the Laminate flooring.
• Put flower pots on water resistant mats.
• Check the condition of all the casters, rollers, legs, and bottoms of furniture before setting them on your
flooring. All furniture with wheels should have soft rubber rollers (type W) in accordance with DIN 12529.
• Use heavy felt protectors under furniture. The heavier the item, the wider the ‘footprint’ should be to spread
out the load.
• Protective pads are required where chairs on rollers will be present. Replace any worn casters or rollers.
• Remove any protruding tacks, nails, or similar materials that may scratch the flooring. Remove any rust. Sand
or otherwise smooth any jagged or rough surfaces that will contact the flooring.
• Protect flooring by using mats outside and/or inside all entrances. Mats will collect tracked-in dirt, sand,
pebbles, and other particulate and will absorb moisture. Keep mats clean.
• Avoid tracking in tar or asphalt from driveways, as this can discolor vinyl.
• Post installation temperature should be maintained between 65°-85° (18.3°-29.4).
• Hardened glue-residue can be removed with acetone or a special glue solvent or usual household cleaners
may be used, please avoid scouring agents, wax or polish. Larger soiling and persistent stains like color, glue,
nail varnish or oil can easily be removed using acetone or any other alcohol containing solvents.
• Protect your floor against burns. Cover laminate flooring near fireplaces and open flame sources and near any
extremely hot items

 

 

 

Water Resistant Laminate
Flooring Care and Maintenance

 

ROUTINE CARE:
• Regularly sweep or vacuum thoroughly (once per week minimum). If vacuuming, do not use vacuum beater
bar. Where robotic vacuums are used, confirm that abrasive contact does not occur and keep the wheels of
the machine clean.
• Footprints or dirt can be removed with a damp cloth. Please use a well-wrung out: damp cloth.
• No wet cleaning. Under no circumstances should the floor be cleaned with a wet cloth or mop or be soaked
with liquid.
• Damp mop often using water or a solution of vinegar and water with a dilution ratio of 50:1. Do not soak or
saturate the laminate as this will damage the flooring and void the warranty.
• A residential steam mop with a white cloth under the head may be used to maintain your water resistant
laminate.
• Never use highly abrasive tools or solutions. Never use an orbital buffing machine.
• Promptly remove spills.

Maintenance:
• Be careful when placing furniture and appliances over your flooring. When moving heavy items, always carry
them. Never push or pull furniture or other heavy items over the Laminate flooring.
• Put flower pots on water resistant mats.
• Check the condition of all the casters, rollers, legs, and bottoms of furniture before setting them on your
flooring. All furniture with wheels should have soft rubber rollers (type W) in accordance with DIN 12529.
• Use heavy felt protectors under furniture. The heavier the item, the wider the ‘footprint’ should be to spread
out the load.
• Protective pads are required where chairs on rollers will be present. Replace any worn casters or rollers.
• Remove any protruding tacks, nails, or similar materials that may scratch the flooring. Remove any rust. Sand
or otherwise smooth any jagged or rough surfaces that will contact the flooring.
• Protect flooring by using mats outside and/or inside all entrances. Mats will collect tracked-in dirt, sand,
pebbles, and other particulate and will absorb moisture. Keep mats clean.
• Avoid tracking in tar or asphalt from driveways, as this can discolor vinyl.
• Post installation temperature should be maintained between 65°-85° (18.3°-29.4).
• Hardened glue-residue can be removed with acetone or a special glue solvent or usual household cleaners
may be used, please avoid scouring agents, wax or polish. Larger soiling and persistent stains like color, glue,
nail varnish or oil can easily be removed using acetone or any other alcohol containing solvents.
• Protect your floor against burns. Cover laminate flooring near fireplaces and open flame sources and near any
extremely hot items

 

 

For additional information contact Engineered Floors Technical Services Department at
hstechservice@engineeredfloors.com, 866-706-9745 Option 7, or visit our website at www.engineeredfloors.com