Vinyl Floor Cleaning and Care

Vinyl flooring has become an ever popular choice in recent years, in both domestic and commercial environments, due to a wide range of designs, ease with which it can be installed and its durability. There are many types of vinyl with standard vinyl common in household kitchens and bathrooms and more durable vinyl and altro safety flooring for commercial use. As with any type of flooring it can be damaged over time, but with proper care and attention it should prove to be a popular and practical option which should last for many years.

As with any floor, a sealant is always recommended as it will offer additional protection against the build up of grime and bacteria, as well as any possible spillages that inevitably take place. It is important that any sealant is applied regularly as they wear out over time and are also susceptible to scratches, but with vinyl which has a shiny finish it can be particularly important as this type of finish can easily fade. A vinyl floor cleaning specialist or company will be able to recommend the appropriate sealant for your specific type of flooring.

An enemy of vinyl is dirt and grit, as this can lead to scratching when people walk on the floor. Scratches tend to have a greater effect on a material like vinyl, as opposed to natural stone or ceramics, as it can mark the surface and affect the 'finish' as well as allowing grime to build up at the point where the scratch occurred.

It is important to make a habit of cleaning and sweeping the floor as regularly as possible, at least once a day is recommended, and to place doormats at entrances where people are more likely to come in off the street. Once the surface has been swept cleaning is simply a matter of a mop and some warm water followed by natural drying.

Vinyl is also susceptible to heavy objects and the weight of the object may mark the vinyl, and there is a real risk when moving objects, especially if they are very heavy and the temptation is to drag rather than lift.

If your floor is scratched it is possible that grime and bacteria will build up over time, even if you clean regularly. It should be obvious if you notice any subtle changes in the colour tone or a 'dulling' of parts of the floor. There may also be a stain you simply can't shift and in that case you would be advised to contact a vinyl floor cleaning company to restore it to its original condition before re-sealing.

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