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The Best Way to Clean Different Types of Flooring
Cleaning Tips
Hardwood, tile, laminate, vinyl — every flooring type demands a different approach. Using the wrong method can cause permanent damage.
Marcus Lee
6 min read
Hardwood Floors: The Moisture Rule
Excess moisture is hardwood’s biggest enemy. Never use a soaking wet mop. Use a lightly dampened mop or a purpose-made hardwood floor cleaner. Avoid steam mops entirely on solid or engineered wood.
Tile and Grout: Acid vs Alkaline Cleaners
Ceramic and porcelain tiles handle most cleaners well, but grout is porous and absorbs stains. A pH-neutral cleaner for regular maintenance, and a diluted bleach or oxygen-based cleaner for monthly grout whitening.
Laminate: No Soaking, Ever
Laminate looks like wood but behaves very differently. Water seeping into the seams causes the boards to warp and swell. Use a dry or barely-damp microfibre mop and clean up spills immediately.
Vinyl and LVT: The Easiest to Maintain
Luxury vinyl tile is the most forgiving floor type. It handles moisture well and resists scratches. A regular pH-neutral cleaner and microfibre mop is all it takes to keep it looking new.
