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Shaw Laminates

We carry Quick Step and other nice laminate floors.

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Laminate Floor Care Guide

Laminate flooring is virtually maintenance-free. Routine cleaning requires you only to vacuum, use a dust mop, or a slightly damp (not wet) mop and dry with a clean, white cotton cloth.
  • Vacuum Regularly - vacuum using a soft bristle brush attachment. Avoid vacuum attachments with ‘beater bars’, which could damage your floor. A dry dust mop is also good to use instead of a vaccum. Place long bristle welcome mats placed at all outside entrances for people to wipe their feet on before walking on your floors.

  • Light Damp Mop - most laminate floors may be lightly damped mopped when needed. Avoid standing water as this may cause the seams between the planks to peak. Many manufacturers have a cleaning product such as Quick Step's Quick Clean

  • Use the Proper Chair Glides - Narrow wheels, sharp wooden legs or metal furniture legs can scratch your floors. Any furniture that rests directly on top of a laminate floor should have floor protectors, or wide furniture coasters under all feet.

  • Don't Use Oil Soaps - There are many over the counter oil-based soaps that when used for cleaning your floor that will leave a dull finish on your floor. Do not use soap-based detergents, oil soaps, or one-step clean and shine type products. A good rule of thumb is not to use any product that squirts liquid directly on the floor.

  • Trim Pet's Claws Regularly - Even though laminate floors are durable, pet's claws may scratch the surface if they are not trimmed regularly.

  • Never Wax a Laminate Floor - laminate floors have a very dense surface and floor waxes will not stick to the surface.

  • Wipe Spills Immediately - when liquids get spilled on your laminate floor use a slightly damp white cloth, or paper towel to immediately blot up and dry the effected area. For more difficult spots, follow the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedures.

  • Follow the manufacturer's recommendations - the best suggestion is to only use the manufacturers recommended cleaning products on your floor.

Download: Quick Step Maintenance Instructions (.pdf)

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We carry the manufacturer's maintenance products. Stop by to get the right floor care product for your new floor.

For specific questions please feel free to contact us.