Cleaning & Maintenance

Laminate

DO:

  • Dust mop and vacuum your floor regularly. Be sure to use a vacuum with a soft bristle brush or a hard floor vacuum attachment.
  • Clean your floor regularly.
    • Elite Collection: The laminates in this collection should be cleaned with a damp mop (do not wet mop).
    • Spill Defense Collection: The laminates in this collection can be wet mopped.
  • Place rugs or mats at entryways to collect any sand, gravel or dirt.
  • Place felt pads under furniture legs to avoid any scratches.
  • Place a chair mat below any office chairs to avoid any wear damage.
  • Keep your radiant heat temperature below 27°C (80°F) at all times.

DO NOT:

  • Use soap or detergent based cleaners, waxed-based products or any type of polish.
  • Drag heavy or sharp objects over the floor.
  • Flood the floor with water.

Vinyl

DO :

  • Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove loose dirt.
  • Use a damp mop as needed using clean water and a diluted floor cleaner.
  • Place felt pads under furniture legs to avoid any scratches.
  • Place rugs or mats at entryways to collect any sand, gravel or dirt.
  • Maintain room temperature between 18° - 29°C (65° - 85°F) year-round.

DO NOT:

  • Use a vacuum with a beater bar, use a soft bristle brush or hard floor attachment.
  • Use electric brooms with hard plastic bottoms with no padding
  • Use harsh cleaners or chemicals.
  • Use paste wax or solvent-based polishes.

Artificial Grass

DO :

  • Spray down the artificial lawn once a month to remove dust and debris. Organic debris should not be left to build-up as this can cause weeds to grow. Brushing the lawn will help keep the blades upright.

DO NOT:

  • Drive vehicles on top of the artificial grass
  • Spray chemicals, herbicides or pesticides on your artificial lawn.
  • Walk on the artificial grass with athletic cleats
  • Do not use wire or metal brush tools to remove debris from your lawn.