Floor Care

Keeping your new floor beautiful isn't tough when you know how to maintain hard surface flooring. Here are several guidelines for hard surface flooring maintenance.

Abbey Carpet & Floor recommends that you first check with t your Abbey expert for specific cleaning techniques that might apply.

Carpet  Your new Abbey Carpet & Floor carpet represents a substantial investment in your home. An investment that you’ll want to keep looking its best for many years to come.  Click here for detailed Carpet Care instructions.

Ceramic Tile Ordinary sweeping and an occasional wiping with a damp sponge mop, using a small amount of soap-less detergent in warm water will clean your ceramic tile beautifully. Soaps are not recommended as they leave a film which dulls the surface and promotes mildew. Steel wool pads, acid cleaner and vinegar are also not recommended due to the damage caused to grout.

Hardwood Flooring Prevent scratches and dulling caused by dust with the use of mats or rugs at all entrances. Vacuum with a suction action or dust with a mop once a week. Beware, the use of dusting products can dull the finish. Polyurethane or similar surfaces require a damp mop for routine clean-ups. Never clean wax finished floors with water or even a damp mop. Follow the manufacturers' directions for bigger clean-ups, otherwise, use a solution of ¼ cup white vinegar in 4 cups of warm water. When using a damp rag or sponge, wipe the floor dry as you go. Oil, soaps or ammonia products can cause damage and dull surface finishes.

Vinyl/Resilient Flooring This flooring requires only basic maintenance. Spills and messes are easily wiped up. Regular sweeping and occasional damp mopping and washing with a manufacturer-recommended non-abrasive cleaner will eliminate particles that can scratch and dull the floor.

Laminate Flooring Ordinary vacuuming and an occasional wipe over with a damp cloth or mop is usually all the cleaning a laminate floor needs. For tougher stains, follow these guidelines:

Stain	Clean-up
Grease, wine, juice, chocolate	Warm water and mild detergent
Shoe polish, ink, crayon, asphalt, cigarettes, nail polish	Mineral spirits, acetone (nail polish remover), denatured alcohol
Candle wax, chewing gum	Allow to harden then carefully scrape off with a dull scraper.