{"id":6441,"date":"2020-05-22T10:04:12","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T15:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/?p=6441"},"modified":"2020-05-22T10:04:39","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T15:04:39","slug":"how-to-disinfect-and-clean-hard-surface-flooring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/how-to-disinfect-and-clean-hard-surface-flooring\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Disinfect and Clean Hard Surface Flooring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Keeping the home clean is essential right now, but it&#8217;s also important to clean hard surface flooring without damaging it. Hard surface flooring commonly used in the house is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/sheet-vinyl-flooring\" target=\"_blank\">sheet vinyl flooring<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/luxury-vinyl-plank-tile-cid-79.html\" target=\"_blank\">luxury vinyl tile flooring<\/a> (such as SPC and WPC), and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/hardwood-flooring\" target=\"_blank\">hardwood flooring<\/a>.  As you focus on deep cleaning your home, please keep these important cleaning steps in mind for your floors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/floortec-max-4mm-pid-166179-198.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lvt-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lvt-image.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lvt-image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lvt-image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lvt-image-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lvt-image-380x380.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Luxury vinyl tile <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sheet Vinyl Flooring and LVT Cleaning Instructions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Luxury vinyl plank and sheet vinyl flooring are highly durable and waterproof flooring options for the home. They are available in many gorgeous patterns and colors. Care and maintenance for these products are only a few steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Clean up spills immediately.<\/li><li>Use a damp mop as needed with water and a non-abrasive floor cleaner.<\/li><li>Use a soft bristle broom to get rid of loose dirt<\/li><li>Do not push, pull, or drag furniture across vinyl flooring. <\/li><li>Heavy furniture or appliances that do not get moved often should have flat, non-staining floor protectors.  <\/li><li>Do not use a vacuum with a beater bar. <\/li><li>For spot stain treatment, use a diluted bleach solution that is 1 part bleach and 10 parts water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/venetian-collection-pid-181129-143.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sheet-vinyl.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sheet-vinyl.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sheet-vinyl-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sheet-vinyl-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sheet-vinyl-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sheet-vinyl-380x380.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Sheet vinyl flooring <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engineered Hardwood Cleaning Instructions: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Engineered hardwood is a great flooring option for homeowners wanting strength and style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Vacuum or sweep your floor regularly.<\/li><li>Use a soft-bristled attachment or broom.<\/li><li>Do not use a vacuum with a beater bar or a power rotary brush head.<\/li><li>Use protective window coverings to block UV rays and excessive heat from direct sunlight.<\/li><li>Rearrange area rugs and furniture periodically to help the floor age evenly.<\/li><li>Clean up spills immediately.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/tigerwood-hs-pid-179833-122.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"678\" height=\"678\" src=\"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hardwood.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hardwood.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hardwood-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hardwood-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hardwood-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hardwood-380x380.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Engineered Hardwood <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solid Hardwood Cleaning Instructions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Solid hardwood flooring is made from the finest domestic and exotic hardwoods. You need to limit solid hardwood flooring to rooms with controlled temperatures and humidity. Installation is only appropriate above grade and over approved wooden subfloors. If you do spill something on your solid hardwood flooring, then follow these instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Clean up the spill or spot immediately.<\/li><li>Use ice to harden tough substances like wax or chewing gum.<\/li><li>Gently and carefully scrape the hardened substance with a plastic scraper or even a credit card will work. <\/li><li>Wipe the area clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/springfield-solid-strip-2-14-pid-181598-119.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"492\" height=\"550\" src=\"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/solid-hardwood.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/solid-hardwood.jpg 492w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/solid-hardwood-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/solid-hardwood-380x425.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Solid Hardwood <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy Tips for Keeping Hard Surface Flooring Clean<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Keep mats at the front doors and back entrances to stop mud and debris from coming inside the house. <\/li><li>Use a dust mop with a pivoting handle to effectively clean corners and inlets.<\/li><li>Get a vacuum with a hose attachment instead of a rotating brush for cleaning hardwood floors. <\/li><li>If you have hardwood stairs, then use a dust rag instead of a vacuum. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disinfecting your Hard Surface Floors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you&#8217;ve followed the above steps to clean your specific flooring option, then Carpet Express recommends following the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/cleaning-disinfection.html\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;Household Cleaning Guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control&#8221;<\/a> for up-to-date information on how to disinfect your home, including hard surfaces like hardwood and vinyl flooring. Please remember to always test EPA-approved disinfectants in an inconspicuous area before using. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/floortec-plus-5mm-with-pad-pid-168482-198.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"769\" src=\"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/extra.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/extra.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/extra-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/extra-380x417.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Luxury vinyl tile<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Keeping the home clean is essential right now, but it&#8217;s also important to clean hard surface flooring without&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":1925,"featured_media":6458,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[42,30,1100,24],"tags":[1830,1829,1359,78,490,1669,1602],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6441"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1925"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6441"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6441\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6468,"href":"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6441\/revisions\/6468"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6441"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6441"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6441"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}