How to

Maintain LVT flooring

Love your Kährs Luxury Tiles longer by giving them the care they deserve. In busy spaces, over 85% of dirt comes from outside—entrance mats are your first line of defense. Keep the beauty alive by lifting, not dragging, your furniture and adding protective covers where needed. And for light-colored floors, a little extra attention with gentle cleaning keeps them looking as fresh as the day they were installed.

Pre-Occupancy Cleaning

If your Kährs Luxury Tiles meets a construction zone, don’t worry—just protect them properly. Cover the floor with hardboard or sturdy panels, making sure the surface is spotless first to avoid trapping dirt underneath. After construction wraps, sweep away the dust and debris. Use a gentle acidic detergent to tackle alkaline construction dust, followed by a neutral cleaner for a thorough finish. For extra ease and a sparkling result, use a wet vacuum or a scrubbing machine to bring back that pristine shine.

Daily Cleaning

Keep your Kährs Luxury Tiles looking as stunning as the day they were laid with simple, regular care. Wipe up spills right away to prevent stains, and use a wet or dry mop with just a splash of gentle cleaning product. Choose a neutral, low-foam detergent to gently lift dirt while protecting your floor’s finish and long-lasting beauty.

Periodic Maintenance

When your Kährs Luxury Tiles need a deeper refresh, the right approach makes all the difference. Depending on the wear and soil level, scrub the floor thoroughly with a low-speed machine and pads matched to the task. A neutral or alkaline detergent lifts dirt without damaging the surface. Remember to rinse with clean water and quickly remove the dirty water—this step is key to avoiding buildup and keeping your floor radiant and residue-free.

Stain Removal

Handle fresh stains on your Kährs Luxury Tiles with care. Act quickly with a mild detergent, or gently dab the area with methylated spirit or cleaner’s naphtha using a soft pad. Avoid strong solvents like acetone and thinner, as these can harm the floor’s surface. With the right touch, you can keep your floors flawless and full of life.

Important Notes

Tailor your cleaning routine for your Kährs Luxury Tiles based on how you use the space. Using the wrong detergent can leave residue, making future cleaning a challenge. Be mindful of solvents, oils, and rubber materials, as they can stain or harm the surface—wipe up any spills right away. To protect the floor from scuffs and marks, add floor protectors under furniture and choose office chair castors that are designed to be gentle on your beautiful tiles.

Protect your LVT floor from dirt

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Leave gravel and sand at the door

85% of all dirt comes from outside. Preventing it from getting inside by using, for example, a quality doormat, extends the lifetime of your vinyl floor. Vacuum often so that gravel and other potentially damaging materials don’t remain.

Avoid scrapes from furniture

Dragging furniture can scrape even the toughest of vinyl floors. Using furniture pads and similar protectors for chair-, sofa- and table legs is an effective way to prevent scrapes and wear.

Clean light-coloured vinyl floors often

Naturally, vinyl floors in light colours will show dirt sooner compared with dark floors. We therefore advise that you clean them more often in order to maintain that fresh look.

Cleaning and maintenance

Stain removal

If something is spilled on your vinyl floor, wipe it up immediately. If a stain has set, you may need to use cleaning products. Here you’ll find examples of different types of stains along with cleaning products that can be used to remove them. Make sure no cleaning product remains on the floor after the stain has been removed. Never use strong solvents such as acetone or thinner and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and amount.

Cleaning

For daily cleaning, both dry and slightly damp mops are effective, while gentle on the vinyl floor’s protective layer. Remember to first vacuum up the larger dirt particles before mopping to avoid unnecessary wear on your vinyl floor. For tougher grime, a pH-neutral cleaning solution may be added.

Grease, chocolate, juice, coffee, egg: Neutral or alkaline cleaning product mixed with lukewarm water

Asphalt, oil, rubber, soot: Chemically pure petrol or white spirit

Stickers, glue: Chemically pure petrol or denatured alcohol

Blood: Cold water

Stool, urine, sick: Neutral cleaning product mixed with lukewarm water

Rust: Neutral cleaning product mixed with lukewarm water

Ink, lipstick, chalk, crayon: Chemically pure petrol or white spirit

Chewing gum, candle grease: Chill with cold water or ice and carefully scrape off

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