Strip, Seal & Protect
Photos By: Divine Quality Carpet Care
A: Yes! Do not use vinegar or ammonia, especially on linoleum. Do not use abrasive cleaners like soft-scrub type cleaners. Do not use nylon scrubbers on vinyl or steel wool on either flooring.
A: Vinyl is better. It holds up well to things that can cause stains. Still, you should clean up stains as quickly as possible.
A: Natural, absorbent mats are best. Launder or vacuum the mats regularly or they might become full of dirt and sand. Then, when the mat shifts because people wipe their feet on it, the mat will act like sandpaper, marring the finish of the linoleum or vinyl flooring. If the mat becomes wet, pick it up to dry it or launder it. Don’t use mats with solid rubber backs because they can trap moisture against the floor that can harm the finish too.