Vinyl SPC Floor
Vinyl / SPC floors are the latest on the market and are becoming more and more successful thanks to their practicality, versatility, and beauty. But is cleaning it also as easy and quick as its installation? Here is a small guide with tips and tricks on how to clean and SPC floor but also to realize that buying it is the best choice for all those who need to renovate or buy it.
SPC Vinyl Floor: how to clean it without getting tired
Vinyl floors have a long list of benefits that push away any type of traditional coating. Excellent quality/price ratio, very high level of comfort, surfaces that are always warm, resistant, and long-lasting, easy to install, and without any particular maintenance request.
It is an extremely modern product that is gaining a strong consensus on the market thanks to all these features it can offer.
Following simple rules that allow all of us to avoid dirt is essential:
- remember that regular cleaning of the surfaces prevents the accumulation of dust and dirt
- place a carpet in front of the threshold of the house, so as to prevent sand, earth, various residues from getting inside
- furniture and chairs with felt pads: they collect dust and avoid scratching the floors
- carry out the first cleaning immediately after installation in order to remove the first dust
The first cleaning
After completing the work that can be restoration or modernization, it is advisable to clean the rooms that have undergone this change. Use a bucket of warm water and a mild neutral detergent. Do not sweep a vinyl floor if it is not completely dry to avoid streaks due to dirt.
Regular and daily cleaning
It takes very little time and can be done very lightly. Keeping them clean and beautiful over time is the main goal of vinyl floors. What to use?
- A vacuum cleaner without a carpet cleaner
- Broom with soft bristles
- Antistatic cloth
However, washing them once a week is a must. You will avoid dirt and dust that could penetrate the ground.
How to wash an SPC floor
The vinyl floor is waterproof but it is always better to prevent water from stagnating and that is why:
- We use a damp cloth well wrung out
- Avoid the mop brushes which could leave residues even of dirt
- Rub longitudinally with respect to the direction of the shaft
- For the detergent: a neutral detergent is enough, it must not be aggressive (solvent-based)
What to avoid when cleaning a vinyl floor?
- Products based on ammonia, bleach, chemical agents
- Soap in wax or polishes
- Boiling water or steam cleaning tools
Simple and quick rules that if they must be respected will allow your floor to live for a long time and without continuous maintenance.
