Vinyl plank floors are a durable alternative to hardwood. However, they require a gentle touch to clean. Here's what to avoid using on your vinyl floors.

Always sweep and/or vacuum before mopping your vinyl plank flooring. You want to lift dirt and debris. Otherwise, gritty particles can have a sandpaper effect on the floor surface, leading to damage ...

If you’ve ever dealt with vinyl flooring -- especially in an older home where the flooring has not been well cared for -- you know the heartbreak of trying to clean it. Tiny grooves and crevices are ...

One of the great things about vinyl flooring is that it’s pretty darn easy to clean. Unlike hardwood, tile, stone, or carpet flooring, vinyl material makes it simple to clean up any accidents, spills, ...

woman mopping wooden floor in living room - Freshsplash/Getty Images You want your floors to look clean and last for many years in pristine condition, with as little effort as necessary — right? It's ...

Vinyl floors have become a go-to flooring option for many homeowners and landlords because the benefits of are numerous: They're durable, affordable, and thanks to advancements in technology, are now ...

If you’ve ever dealt with vinyl flooring נespecially in an older home where the flooring has not been well cared for נyou know the heartbreak of trying to clean it. The problem is tiny grooves and ...

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