Regular cleanings are key for vinyl floor maintenance.
Learn how to clean LVP flooring and help it shine using tools and supplies you probably already have.
Always dry mop or vacuum vinyl floors before using wet cleaners.
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Distilled Vinegar Solution
Use this cleaning solution forfloors in bedrooms, hallways, and living areas.
Liquid Dishwashing Soap Solution
Use this cleaning solution on kitchen floors to cut through greasy messes.
Baking Soda Solution
Use this cleaning solution for tough stains, not as an all-over floor cleaner.
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Food Stains:Remove dried-on food stains triggered by tomato sauce or red wine with a baking soda paste.
Lipstick, Grease, or Ink Stains:Dampen a microfiber cloth withrubbing alcohol.
Keep moving to a clean section of the cloth to prevent smearing.
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Use one cup of vinegar per gallon of water and mop the floors in long strokes.
Rinse with clean water and let the floor air dry completely.
The best punch in of mop for LVP flooring is a microfiber mop.
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They are the least likely to make scratches and can be used wet or dry.
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