Methods for Sanitizing Amtico Flooring and Various Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT)

In the world of high-quality flooring, Amtico and Karndean Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) are popular choices for their durability and aesthetic appeal. However, to maintain their pristine condition, it's essential to know how to clean them correctly. Here's a simple guide to help you keep your LVT floors looking their best.

For daily cleaning, Amtico and Karndean recommend using a soft broom and mopping with a pH-neutral cleaner approved for use on vinyl flooring, such as Karndean Clean. Avoid harsh or specialist chemicals, bleach-based detergents, and acidic or abrasive cleaners, as they can cause discoloration or make the floor slippery.

When it comes to sweeping, a dust mop can be used before vacuuming to remove anything sharp that may get trapped between the floor and vacuum and cause scratches. Vacuuming LVT floors is generally not advised due to the possibility of trapped grit being dragged along the floor and causing scratches.

For Amtico floors, the recommended products for daily cleaning are neutral pH detergents or Amtico's own specialist cleaning products. A special cleaning product called Amtico Maintainer can be used for damp mopping Amtico floors. For spot marks, Amtico Spillage Remover and Amtico Cleaner Maintainer are recommended.

Karndean flooring can be treated similarly to Amtico flooring, but it's suggested that a little extra care be taken to keep it looking its best. The Karndean Floor Care Kit contains all necessary cleaning products, including Karndean Remove, Karndean Refresh, cleaning pads, and protective felt pads for furniture.

Periodic deep cleaning can be done using Amtico Stripper and basic mops, or you can hire professional floor cleaners and restoration companies. Amtico Stripper can be used to remove or improve stains on LVT floors.

Remember, other flooring types may have cleaning products that are not developed specifically for LVT flooring and could leave sticky or slippery residues. It's always best to stick with products designed for LVT floors.

Lastly, Amtico offers indoor and external mats to reduce the chance of dirt, grime, and grit being walked onto the floor. And if you find scuff marks from shoes or furniture, a tennis ball can be used to buff them out.

By following these simple steps, you'll ensure your Amtico or Karndean LVT floors stay in top condition for years to come. Happy cleaning!