Keep your floors looking new
The right cleaner makes your floor last longer. The wrong one can ruin it. Here is what to use on each floor.
Which cleaner do I use?
- Luxury vinyl (LVP / LVT): Hard Surface Cleaner or Encore Hard Surface Cleaner. Spray, then wipe with a soft mop.
- Laminate: Hard Surface Cleaner. Spray a little and wipe. Never pour water on laminate.
- Hardwood: Hard Surface Cleaner. Spray a little and wipe dry.
- Tile and sheet vinyl: Hard Surface Cleaner. For big commercial floors that need a deep clean, use HVT Deep Scrub Cleaner.
- Carpet: Carpet Stain & Soil Remover for spills and spots. ScentStop Odor Eliminator for smells.
- Have pets? Pet Perfect Hard Surface Cleaner for hard floors. Pet Perfect Carpet Cleaner for carpet.
- Scratches? LVT Scratch Repair Kit for vinyl. InstaMatch Floor Repair Kit or Scratch Patch for small nicks.
Why use the right cleaner?
- Protect your warranty. Shaw's vinyl warranty says the floor must be cared for the way Shaw recommends. It does not cover damage from cleaners that are not approved. Mohawk's carpet warranty says to use cleaners with the CRI Seal of Approval. It also says no bleach and no cleaner with a pH of 10 or higher.
- No sticky film. Floor cleaners made for these floors lift dirt and scuffs without leaving a sticky film that grabs more dirt.
- No streaks. Your floor stays clear and shiny, not cloudy.
- Safe for the finish. Harsh soaps, bleach and wax can dull or damage the top layer that protects your floor.
Three easy rules
- Sweep or vacuum first.
- Use a little cleaner. Never leave puddles on the floor.
- Wipe up spills right away.
Not sure what to use? Call us at (818) 203-1168 and we'll tell you.
