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How to Care for your Floors continued
Do not sand laminate floors because laminate floors
are merely photographs of wood floors that are applied to high pressure
laminate backing.
Do not use cleaners that are abrasive nor any polishes, waxes or
lacquers on laminate floors.
Do not put plants on your floor even if they are in waterproof saucers
because condensation may occur which may damage your floor. You may put
plants on plant stands or on trivets because those items will allow the
air to circulate underneath the plant.
The claws of dogs and cats may scratch or dent the surface of your
floor, so keep your pet's nails trimmed on a regular basis. Also, clean
up pet urine immediately as it will damage the finish of the floor if it
dries.
Also, wipe up food and other spills promptly using a soft cloth and a
cleaner that is appropriate for your floor. For dry spills, use a vacuum
or broom.
Do not use any type of acidic cleaners or household products, such as
vinegar on polished surfaces like marble, because it will damage the
surface.
Put mats at the entrance to all doors so that dirt and sand will not be
tracked into the home or other buildings. When sand is tracked in on
people's shoes, it actually acts like sandpaper. Also use area rugs on
pathways and other areas with a great deal of foot traffic. However, do
not use rugs that have rubber backings or non-ventilated rugs as rugs
should allow floors to breathe. Area rugs should be moved around from
time to time to prevent an uneven appearance that may result when the
sun shines through the windows.
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