We only install and supply the highest quality carpets, vinyl and laminates, but knowing how to look after your floor properly can still help it have a much longer life and stay looking new for longer.
So many of our customers invest in stunning new flooring, like Kahrs wooden floors or Amtico designer vinyl 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 carpet, wood, laminates and vinyl looking great for much longer;
Caring for your carpet
By far the most important regular care is the simple vacuum, besides keeping the floor covering 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 and rugs, avoiding gripped shoes like trainers and trying to shift furniture around slightly to avoid wear like flattening, shedding or tufting will all extend the life of deep pile carpets, broadlooms, natural carpets and tiles.
Caring for real wood floors
Real wood makes a stunning floor and not too much care; 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 flooring’s solid wood 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 of your real wood floor looking beautiful and partly sealed against stains and spills.
Looking after laminate flooring
More practical than wood, laminate flooring requires less care but it is still best to avoid wet mopping in case the liquid seeps to the underfloor where it could damage floorboards or cause stains and warping. Do not ever apply wax finishes and always check manufacturer guidelines before using stain removal products or you may damage the finish of the laminate. Doormats and easy glide furniture pads are also great ideas to avoid scrapes and other marks on any hard surface floor especially laminate flooring.
Care for designer vinyl flooring
Vinyl floors are as close to indestructible as flooring can get, but some good care techniques 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 tile and sheet floors) or a warm water mop and only use cleaning products recommended by the flooring manufacturer.
Whatever your floor, 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, we regularly carry out installations in Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Newmarket, Bury St Edmonds, Sandy, Biggleswade, Royston, Peterborough, Stevenage, Bedford, Huntingdon, Ely and Buntingford.
