Laminate Floor Maintenance & Care

Here are a few helpful tips that will keep your laminate floor looking new, and help it last for years to come.

Clean Frequently. Regular vacuuming, sweeping, and/or dust mopping will help maintain the surface of your laminate floor.

Place Floor Protectors Under Furniture. Felt pads under chairs and other furniture can protect your laminate floor from scratching and denting.

Touch up Nicks and Dents. Minor damage to a laminate floor can normally be disguised with a touch up kits containing latex putty, wax pencils, or color-matched crayons.

Wear Slippers or Socks Around the House. Shoes track in dirt, sand, and other debris that can scratch or otherwise damage the surface of even the strongest floors.

Protect Your Floor from Sunlight. Intense sunlight can cause any product to fade, even your laminate floor. Curtains, blinds, shades, awnings, and UV-blocking glass treatments can help maintain the color of your floor.

Move Area Rugs and Furniture Occasionally. By occasionally moving area rugs and furniture around the room, you can reduce the color irregularities that sometimes occur due to continued exposure to light.

Do Not "Wet Mop" Your Floor. Although laminate floors are resistant to water damage, too much water can still cause damage if it seeps into the seams of the floor.

Use a Soap-Free Detergent. Soaps can leave a film, which may dull the surface and promote mildew.

Do Not Wax or Polish Your Floor. Laminate floors are designed to be low-maintenance, and in fact, using such products as waxes and polishes can damage the finish of your laminate floor.

Always Use a Soft Cloth or Mop. Steel wool or other abrasive scouring pads may scratch the surface of your laminate floor.

Do Not Slide or Push Furniture. Lift to move furniture. Sliding furniture can cause scratches or gouges. If you must slide something, place an upside-down piece of carpet under the item.

Do Not Sand or Refinish You Laminate Floor. It may look like real wood, but it won't if you sand it.