If you take care of the things in the house, they will last much longer.
Take for example your floor.
This is the place you constantly step on along with your entire family and any guests as well.
Without a proper cleaning, without proper care, eventually your floors will lose their shine and luster and will become damaged as well.
If you have vinyl flooring, cleaning it is not difficult at all as long as you do it regularly.
A new vinyl floor is durable and strong but it needs upkeep to look new for a long time.
The first thing you need to do after you've purchased your new vinyl floor is to protect the seams for at about 24 hours and do not let anyone walk on the seam sealer.
The room should be kept at around 68F or even higher for the first two days after purchase because this will let the glue seal properly.
Also you need to allow for at least 5 days before you wash your floor thoroughly, again this is to protect the adhesive, to allow it to stick to the material.
For PVC vinyl flooring it is recommended that you put 2-3 coats of floor polish on the floor right after laying down to make it easier to be maintained in the long run.
It will keep it from getting scratches and marks early on.
As for general cleaning, you need to remove any dust and dirt particles by vacuuming and regular floor sweeping.
When using a vacuum cleaner, avoid using one with a beater bar to keep your floor scratch free.
If vacuuming or sweeping don't help enough in getting your floor clean, use the mop and warm water to remove any strong residues.
You can use various commercial cleaning products that the manufacturers recommend, as they don't destroy your vinyl.
As for home made cleaning products, you can safely use one tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent along with a quart of water.
Mix it well and use this to clean your floor.
Alternatively you can also use a tablespoon of ammonia with one quart of mild warm water.
Make sure that you can take the smell as it tends to leave a strong odor behind that many people are allergic to.
If you've spilled something on the vinyl floor, wipe it off right away by rinsing the spot and then drying it thoroughly with a dry cloth.
Don't use abrasive scrubbing utensils and liquids as they will leave permanent scratches.
If you've noticed that you have an open seam, you should cover it fast and avoid washing the area so the water doesn't go in unwanted places.
You won't be able to repair the seam all by yourself so you need to consult right away a specialist to repair the damaged area.
By keeping the floor clean at all times it will last for many years to come with minimum maintenance required from your part.
Vinyl might be a cheaper alternative to real wood floors, however with proper care it will still look beautiful for many years to come.
Take for example your floor.
This is the place you constantly step on along with your entire family and any guests as well.
Without a proper cleaning, without proper care, eventually your floors will lose their shine and luster and will become damaged as well.
If you have vinyl flooring, cleaning it is not difficult at all as long as you do it regularly.
A new vinyl floor is durable and strong but it needs upkeep to look new for a long time.
The first thing you need to do after you've purchased your new vinyl floor is to protect the seams for at about 24 hours and do not let anyone walk on the seam sealer.
The room should be kept at around 68F or even higher for the first two days after purchase because this will let the glue seal properly.
Also you need to allow for at least 5 days before you wash your floor thoroughly, again this is to protect the adhesive, to allow it to stick to the material.
For PVC vinyl flooring it is recommended that you put 2-3 coats of floor polish on the floor right after laying down to make it easier to be maintained in the long run.
It will keep it from getting scratches and marks early on.
As for general cleaning, you need to remove any dust and dirt particles by vacuuming and regular floor sweeping.
When using a vacuum cleaner, avoid using one with a beater bar to keep your floor scratch free.
If vacuuming or sweeping don't help enough in getting your floor clean, use the mop and warm water to remove any strong residues.
You can use various commercial cleaning products that the manufacturers recommend, as they don't destroy your vinyl.
As for home made cleaning products, you can safely use one tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent along with a quart of water.
Mix it well and use this to clean your floor.
Alternatively you can also use a tablespoon of ammonia with one quart of mild warm water.
Make sure that you can take the smell as it tends to leave a strong odor behind that many people are allergic to.
If you've spilled something on the vinyl floor, wipe it off right away by rinsing the spot and then drying it thoroughly with a dry cloth.
Don't use abrasive scrubbing utensils and liquids as they will leave permanent scratches.
If you've noticed that you have an open seam, you should cover it fast and avoid washing the area so the water doesn't go in unwanted places.
You won't be able to repair the seam all by yourself so you need to consult right away a specialist to repair the damaged area.
By keeping the floor clean at all times it will last for many years to come with minimum maintenance required from your part.
Vinyl might be a cheaper alternative to real wood floors, however with proper care it will still look beautiful for many years to come.
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