One of the biggest advantages of laminate floors is they are made to look good for many years with minimal effort. They require no special products or equipment to maintain their look. For cleaning purposes, a vacuum cleaner, dry mop and perhaps a damp towel for the tougher stains are all that’s needed to keep laminate floors looking good.

Laminates are built to stand up to wear, but like any product, there is a degree of requisite maintenance. Although it mimics the look of hardwood flooring, laminate flooring requires different cleaning care and can’t be treated the same as a true wood floor.

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The following points are general tips to clean your tile flooring. We suggest that you check with your specific tile flooring manuafactuer for detailed information on how best to clean your tile flooring  Read more »

Oxygen bleach is a great product to use when cleaning a tile floor. Oxygen bleach is non-toxic, doesn’t produce harsh fumes, is color safe and fabric safe. It removes all food and grease stains with no or minimal scrubbing. The oxygen ions in the solution attack the stain molecules breaking them into pieces that rinse away with little effort. Read more »

To clean the surface, use a damp cloth or sponge and a mild soap or detergent. Difficult stains such as coffee or tea can be removed using a mild household cleaner and baking soda; mixing to achieve a paste consistency. Use a stiff nylon bristle brush, scrubbing (approx. 15-20 strokes) the affected area. Do not scrub so as to mar (damage, scratch) the surface finish.

Stubborn stains that resist any of the above cleaning methods may require the use of undiluted household bleach or nail polish remover. Use a cotton ball saturated with bleach or nail polish remover (acetone), gently rub the stain for up to two minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and wipe dry using a soft cloth. This step may be repeated if the stain appears to be going away and the color of the laminate has not been affected. Read more »

1. Vacuuming, dusting with a clean dry cloth, or damp mopping the floor regularly to prevent loose dirt or grit from scratching the floor’s finish is the routine way in caring for your laminate floors. Using “soap free” cleaners on a regular basis will help to keep the laminate floors looking beautiful for many years to come. Abrasive cleaners and pads including Comet, Soft Scrub, steel wool and nylon scouring pads should not be used on laminate flooring because it can damage the finish. Read more »

Gerflor, a global leader in the design and manufacture of vinyl resilient floor coverings, announces the use of Sanosol® in its flooring solutions. This patented organic powder added to the manufacturing formula helps prevent product deterioration and the spread of nosocomial infections – infections one acquires as a result of treatment in a hospital or hospital-like setting – caused by molds, fungi and bacterial growth. The anti-microbial treatment Read more »

Manufacturers continue to introduce new models and new types with myriad bells and whistles and claimed benefits. There are even model designed to use ultraviolet light to kill dust mites. Read more »

Carpet Stains

Carpet stains can be quite unsightly and effect the look of the entire décor. While many people offer different advices on how to remove the stain, the wrong advice can prove quite expensive on the pocket and of course on the carpet. At such a time carpet-cleaning-tips.com can prove of help with a siteload of useful, time-tested and tried methods. The site invites responses from its readers and new ideas on how to remove stains in the simplest methods possible. Read more »