Carpet, hardwood, ceramic tile, laminate and vinyl floor installations in Morris, Sussex, Warren County New Jersey.

Floor Care Tips

After investing in new flooring, it should be a shame not to keep it in good condition - after all, flooring contributes to the beauty and value of your home, so why ignore it once it's been installed? The basics always remain the same:

  1. Keep rugs at entrances to home to catch any dirt people may have on their feet.
  2. Vaccum and sweep regularly!

 

More specific recommendations on how to best take care of your flooring vary depending on the flooring materials used, the function of the room, and the amount of traffic the flooring receives. 

 

Carpet

  • Keep carpet clean!
  • RSP - Remove Shoes Policy!
  • Clean stains immediately and using proper removal product and technique.
  • Vaccum prior to cleaning and use a shop-vac to best remove stains.

 

Hardwood

  • Ask for proper care tips about your specific wood type from retailer or installer! What is the finish of your floor?
  • Never wax a urethane floor, use tile or vinyl products on wood flooring or mop hardwood.
  • Wipe up food and skills immediately.
  • Wax floors like buffing.
  • Put protection on feet of furniture to prevent scratching.
  • Remember that cleats and high heels can dent surface.

   

Ceramic Tile

  • Don't wax.
  • Make sure you have proper installation in kitchens and bathrooms so mildew does not develop.
  • Avoid cleansers that contain acid and abrasive chemicals.
  • Mop tile down twice weekly with a gallon of hot water and a capful of dishwasher liquid - clean with a dry towel to lessen spotting.

   

Laminate & Vinyl 

  • Similar to hardwood, put protective covering on the feet of all furniture. And keep in mind, you'll have to do this more than once as dirt can get into protectors and make them inactive.  
  • Avoid direct sunlight! Or your flooring will fade over time.
  • Vaccum wheels may dent the floors, sweep regularly.
  • Keep up with the guide your installer gives you about polishing.