LVP (Luxury Vinyl Planks) are durable, cost-effective, versatile, and sturdy, making them the right choice for everyone. This flooring is typically designed to mimic other floorings, such as hardwood, marble, stone, etc., and offers maximum resistance to moisture and tears; hence, it is a durable option. However, a proper cleaning routine is still the key to maintaining its shiny look and practicality. 

Understand The Composition Of LVP Flooring 

Vinyl is a multi-layer structure with backing, core, decorative, and the topmost protective layer that makes it resistant to spills and scratches. Because of their resistance properties, vinyl planks are significantly easier to clean. 

We are breaking the cleaning routine into daily and spot/ spill cleaning for your easy understanding. 

Let’s discuss the cleaning of LVP Flooring in detail.

Daily Cleaning Routine- Maintain The Shiny Look Of LVP

Vinyl can bear heavy foot traffic, but that doesn’t mean it won’t catch dirt. For its daily cleaning, three effective methods are discussed below:

1. Vacuum Clean Your Floor

Vacuum cleaning is recommended for vinyl planks to remove dirt particles from the flooring surface. Don’t forget the corners while vacuuming. Designers usually recommend a vacuum with strong suction power, soft rubber wheels, and microfiber attachments for proper cleaning. Rubber wheel leaves no marks on the surface, strong suction will help fetch every dirt particle (even if it is attached to the surface), and microfiber attachment helps clean the corners. Vacuum cleaning will surely help sustain the shiny appearance of vinyl. 

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2. Dry or Wet Mopping

If you don’t have a vacuum, don’t worry, mopping is also acceptable for this flooring. However, the right technique for using a mop should be considered. 

For Dry Mopping:

Don’t over pressurize your mop on the floor. 

Stay gentle and never forget the corners. 

For Wet Mopping:

• Observe the mop while floor cleaning; if it has caught enough dirt, stop the process and wash it before going further. 
• Using a dirt-accumulated wet mop can mess with the shiny appearance of your vinyl planks. 

3. LVP Cleaning Using a Microfiber Cloth

Cleaning with a microfiber cloth ensures 100% scratch-free cleaning and removes all dirt and spills. If you are a pet owner or have kids, this method will effectively work with less hassle. With its tiny fibers, microfiber cloth catches every dirt particle from the floor and leaves a shiny and clear surface. 

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Super Cleaning Routine For Spots, Spills, & Scratches

Although vinyl is highly resistant to spills, moisture, and scratches, it is seen that LVP may catch some of them, depending on the nature. Even a good protective layer can not resist stubborn spills from making their way into the flooring surface. For the maintenance, we have mentioned two effective cleaning methods below:

1. Cleaning Routine For Spills/ Spots 

Removing Spills: 

Whenever you see a spill on your vinyl flooring, use blotting paper on it directly. A blotting paper helps absorb it and leaves a minimal mark, depending on the nature of the spill. Use a microfiber cloth or a mop to quickly get rid of the minor spot it left. 

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Removing Spots:

Removing spots from a vinyl floor requires care. Never try to scratch the residue using a knife, scraper, or fork. These sharp objects may damage the protective layer of your floor. Use a mild vinyl cleaner and pour it on the spot, let it detach from the floor, and then wipe the spot off using a microfiber cloth. 

2. Cleaning Routine to Remove A Scratch 

Sometimes, consciously or unconsciously, we end up getting a scratch on our LVP; people with cats/dogs usually see this. To remove minor scratch marks from your floor, use a scratch remover. However, an effective remedy can be applied to stubborn scratches. Mix baking soda with warm water, apply it to the floor, leave it for a few minutes, and wipe it off using a soft cloth. Enjoy scratchless vinyl floors at your place. 

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Coming to the End

LVP (Luxury Vinyl Planks) is a resistant flooring type that stays shiny even after years of good maintenance. This vinyl type requires a daily and occasional cleaning routine to maintain its luxurious look and practicality. In this blog, we’ve mentioned some effective cleaning methods. Read the article carefully before applying any of them.