Maintenance Tips for Your New Starbrite Floor

When you order a laminate flooring from Starbrite Floorings of Long Island you are making an investment in your home for years to come. With the proper care and cleaning schedule, your new floor will remain new for a lifetime.

Maintenance

With the advent of new polymers and commerce grade floor polishes, cleaning and main taining your floor is a snap. Basic care includes keeping the floor clear of any debris by keeping it clear with a soft bristle boom or vacuuming with a soft bristle attachment on a regular basis. Floors should be cleaned monthly with a professional grade floor cleaner and then treated with a floor sealant. Resealing the floors with a care system like Bona will continually restore the surface finish and keep a shine on the floor. In general, the amount of maintenance that will be required for your new Starbrite floor will depend on the volume of traffic that the floor will receive. The proper cleaning and maintenance routine adopted will preserve the beauty of your newly installed Starbrite Floor for years to come.

Maintenance Tips for your new Starbrite Floor

Follow these brief guidelines to ensure that you maintain your new investment.

1. Never use home floor waxes for vinyl or tiles on any wood laminate floors. Self shining built in waxes create buildup that embeds dirts and will discolor the natural beauty of your new floor. (Especially lighter colors) In addition, the surface of your new new floor will dull easily.

2. Always utilize mats and small area carpets in heavily trafficked areas to keep soil and grit from scratching the surface of your new flooring.

3. Never allow standing water to collect on any laminate flooring. Even though there is a water tight seal at the surface, water can seep into small openings in the sides of the flooring causing it ti curl and discolor at the seams and floor edges.

4. Alway use felt or rubber furniture glides under the legs of any heavy objects that come in contact with your new floor.

5. Never let the kids walk on floors with athletic cleats or sports shoes. Avoid ladies high heels, the pressure exerted on a floor surface can exceed 18,000 pounds per square inch.

6. Pick up heavy furniture when moving and never slide it across the floor,

Contact Starbrite Flooring of Long Island at 516-764-4949 for all of your Oceanside, NY floor care needs.