How to care for laminate flooring

• How to buy laminate flooring
• Styles and colours
• How to lay laminate flooring
• How to care for laminate flooring
• Handy hints before you buy

* Prevent scratches caused by grit and dirt by vacuuming or sweeping with a soft brush regularly.

* Protect the floor by using felt pads on furniture feet and use furniture cups under heavy items to prevent dents.

* Don’t let laminates get soaked. They’re not usually water resistant so should never be soaked with water.

* Clean them with a damp mop and a specially formulated cleaning product.

* Laminate isn’t always suitable for stairs or bathrooms so check with the manufacturer.

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