Thursday, 7 May 2009

Laminate - Care and Maintenance



Laminate flooring brings the beauty of a natural wood floor and the easy
maintenance of a resilient floor together so you can have the style you
want and the carefree maintenance you need. While laminate flooring is
remarkably durable, there is of course no such thing as an indestructible
flooring material. By observing the following precautions, you can expect
years of beauty from your laminate floor.

For general cleaning, use a dust mop or wipe occasionally with a damp
cotton or cloth mop. If heavier cleaning is needed, an occasional damp
mopping with a mild cleaning product is suggested. Do not use soap or
detergent-based cleaners, wax-based products, or any type of polish as
they leave a dull, filmy residue. Do not flood your floor with water.

To help eliminate fine particles of dirt and grit that act like sandpaper and
will scratch any floor, vacuum or sweep daily. The vacuum head must be
a felt or brush type. Be certain that the wheels of the vacuum are clean
and do not damage the finish. DO NOT USE A VACUUM WITH A BEATER
BAR HEAD.

Remove spills promptly using a soft cloth and cleaning products
recommended by the manufacturer. Be sure to keep pet nails trimmed
and paws clean and free of dirt and gravel that may scratch your floor.

Place protective pads beneath furniture legs, tables, and other easily
movable furniture to reduce scratches. Replace plastic casters on chairs
with rubber wheels, and lift rather than slide heavy objects across
the floor.

Remove shoes with spiked or damaged heels before walking on the
floor. Spiked or stiletto high-heel shoes may cause damage to laminate
floors due to the extremely high compressive force they generate. Such
footwear can produce dynamic loads in excess of 1000 pounds per
square inch, even when worn by someone of slight or average build.

As added protection, use dirt-trapping walk-off mats at all exterior doors
to help keep sand, dirt, and grit off your laminate floor.


Disclaimers:
General Terms and Conditions may apply, see warranty section for details

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