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    Floating Flooring Cleaning & Maintenance Guide

    Find out all you need to know about maintaining and cleaning hybrid flooring.

    Sweeping Matters

    As the tried and true saying goes, a clean home is a happy home. The best way to clean floating floors is sweeping your floors at least once a week. This helps prevent debris from accumulating, which could compromise the quality of your floors over time.

    It is recommended to use a synthetic broom as natural fibre brooms can damage your floors.

    Mopping Floating Floors

    For a deeper clean, use a spray mop once a month to remove any dirt, marks, or footprints. Ensure you're using only pH-neutral floor cleaners, as acidic or caustic products can wear down the protective coating on your floors.

    Best Cleaning Tips & Tricks

    The best way to clean floated floors is to avoid them becoming dirty in the first place. Here a few tips to keeping your floors looking beautiful for longer.

    Roll Out the Mats!

    Place mats at entryways to prevent dirt and debris from being tracked into your home. Additionally, using rugs and carpets in high-traffic areas can help maintain the cleanliness and appearance of your floors.

    Shoes Off

    Let's take a hint from the Japanese! Leaving your shoes at the door and swapping them for indoor shoes or slippers can help keep unwanted dirt and grime out of the home.

    Pet Care is Floor Care

    While hybrid flooring is highly scratch-resistant, it's still a good idea to keep your pets' nails trimmed and groom them regularly to protect the surface.

    Think Blinds!

    Extended exposure to direct sunlight can cause hybrid flooring to fade. To prevent this, make sure your home is equipped with suitable curtains or blinds.

    Padding is Key

    Using furniture pads will protect your floors by preventing table and chair legs from scraping across the surface.

    Repairing Floated Flooring

    For minor scratches on hybrid and laminate flooring, there are specific products that can help. WD-40 can reduce the appearance of small scuffs and scratches, but for more visible damage, a floor repair kit may be necessary.

    If the scratches or dents are so severe that these efforts are not helpful, it may be necessary to replace the board all together. The great things about floating floors is that if necessary, in many instances, individual boards can be pulled up and replaced if damaged. It’s for these reasons that we always recommend getting an extra pack of flooring in case damaged boards need replacing.

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    Can my floors be floated on top of ceramic tiles?

    Yes! Hybrid, laminate and timber flooring can be floated directly over ceramic tiles. It’s crucial that the tiles are clean, smooth and level, however, there should be no greater than 3mm deviation over 3m of floor. I levelling agent may be required to ready the surface for install.

    Can floated floors be pulled up and replaced if necessary?

    Yes, one of the big advantages of floating floors is that boards can be pulled up and replaced or even re-used elsewhere if required. Read our step-by-step guide on removing floated floorboards here.

    Do floating floors move?

    Yes. A floating floor will move shift and move slightly throughout its lifetime. This why its important to ensure appropriate expansion gaps are present around each room’s perimeter. An expansion of 8-10mm is recommended for floated floors. Â