Damp microfiber mop cleaning a luxury vinyl plank floor

Care & maintenance

Beautiful floors are easy to keep.

Sweep regularly, damp-mop only as needed, and protect the surface from grit, standing water, and dragging furniture. That's most of it.

The everyday routine

Three habits, and you're done.

Sweep or vacuum daily

Use a soft broom or a hard-floor vacuum setting. Dirt and sand act like sandpaper when left under shoes or furniture.

Wipe spills promptly

Topical moisture is easy to manage when it's cleaned up. Just avoid letting water pool at seams, edges, or transitions.

Clean with a neutral cleaner

A damp microfiber mop and a pH-neutral hard-surface cleaner are plenty. No wax, polish, steam mops, or mop-and-shine.

Overhead view of a warm oak luxury vinyl plank floor with a lounge chair and plant

Protection

Most maintenance happens before damage starts.

01
Use walk-off mats

Entry mats catch water, oil, and grit before they ever reach the floor.

02
Add felt protectors

Put clean felt pads under chair, table, and furniture legs.

03
Move heavy items carefully

Use hardboard runways or lift furniture instead of dragging it.

04
Avoid rubber backing

Rubber or latex mats and feet can permanently discolor resilient flooring.

Do

  • Sweep or dust-mop before it builds up
  • Damp-mop with pH-neutral cleaner
  • Wipe spills as they happen
  • Use felt pads and entry mats

Avoid

  • Steam mops and wet-mopping
  • Wax, polish, and mop-and-shine products
  • Abrasive pads, scouring powders, or bleach
  • Dragging heavy furniture across the floor

Always check your specific product page and warranty before using a new cleaning product — recommendations can vary by floor.