Caring for Your Floor

Knowing how to look after your flooring properly can help give it a much longer life, and stay looking fresh and new for longer.

So many of our customers invest in stunning new flooring without really considering looking after it or how it will stand up to practical use; that pristine plush white carpet might look great in the hallway now, but how will it look after a year of kids, bikes, pets and muddy shoes coming in the door?

We aim to advise all our customers on buying the right flooring for each room in their house, and following these basic care guidelines after it’s fitted will keep your investment looking great for much longer; 

Caring for your carpet

By far the most important regular care is the simple vacuum, besides keeping the floor free of dirt and dust build up it also helps the fibres maintain their volume especially in high traffic areas. A big help to the vacuum is wear prevention; laying doormats, avoiding gripped shoes like trainers and try to shift furniture around slightly to avoid wear like flattening, shedding or tufting where furniture feet sit.

Caring for real wood floors

Regular sweeping with a soft broom and weekly vacuuming with a soft brush attachment will prevent build up of dirt and sand without scratching the surface. Mop up any kind of liquid or spill immediately using the driest possible damp mop. Avoid high heels, heavy shoes or dragging furniture and consider occasional waxing and buffing to really keep the surface looking beautiful.

Looking after laminate flooring

More practical than wood, laminates require less care but it’s still best to avoid wet mopping in case the liquid seeps to the underfloor. Don’t ever apply wax finishes and always check manufacturer guidelines before using stain removal products. Doormats and easy glide furniture pads are also great ideas to avoid scrapes and other marks.

Care for designer vinyl flooring

Vinyl floors are as close to indestructible as flooring can get, but some good care technique still makes a difference. Keep heavy weights off the floor for the first few days and always avoid dragging heavy objects over it. Clean with sweeping, careful vacuuming (beater bars can scratch vinyl) or a warm water mop and only use cleaning products recommended by the manufacturer.

Whatever your flooring, trust us to help you keep it in great shape; contact us today or drop into the Cambridge store to browse our range and get advice on the ideal new floor for your home.