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Vacuum
Regularly - vacuum using a soft bristle brush attachment.
Place long bristle welcome mats at all outside entrances
for people to wipe their feet on before walking on your
floors.
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Light
Damp Mop - most laminate floors may be lightly damp
mopped when needed. Avoid standing water as this may
cause the seams between the planks to peak.
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Use
the Proper Chair Glides - Narrow wheels, sharp wooden
legs or metal furniture legs can scratch your floors.
Any furniture that rests directly on top of a laminate
floor should have floor protectors, or wide furniture
coasters under all feet.
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Don't
Use Oil Soaps - There are many over the counter oil-based
soaps that will leave a dull finish when used for cleaning
your floor.
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Trim
Pet's Claws Regularly - Even though laminate floors
are durable, pet's claws may scratch the surface if they
are not trimmed regularly.
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Never
Wax a Laminate Floor - laminate floors have a very
dense surface and floor waxes will not stick to the surface.
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Wipe
Spills Immediately - when liquids get spilled on
your laminate floor use a slightly damp white cloth,
or paper towel to immediately blot up and dry the affected
area. For more difficult spots, follow the manufacturer's
recommended cleaning procedures.
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Follow
the manufacturer's recommendations - the best suggestion
is to only use the manufacturers recommended cleaning
products on your floor.
