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Cleaning & Care

Looking after your Karndean floor is easy and this page sets out some simple steps for cleaning and care, so you can keep your floor looking as good as the day it was installed. For best results, use Karndean-branded cleaning products (Clean, Remove, Refresh) and follow the instructions on the bottle.

French Oak VGW85T being cleaned by a mop

Everyday cleaning

Your Karndean floor has been designed with an enhanced surface treatment, K-Guard+®, so it’s not only beautiful, it’s protected against daily spills and scuffs and is easy to clean. For a regular clean, simply use a broom to sweep up dust and dirt, then mop with Karndean Clean or any pH 7 neutral cleaner approved for use on vinyl flooring.

Vinyl flooring cleaning care kit

Caring for your floor

You may want to give your floor some extra care once or twice a year. Karndean Remove and Karndean Refresh can be used to restore and revitalise your floor for that box-fresh look. For hints and tips on looking after your floor, see the list of topics below.

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Everyday cleaning

Cleaning and maintenance tips

Clean up spills as soon as possible with Karndean Clean or any pH neutral cleaner approved for use on vinyl flooring.

For stubborn stains, spot clean with undiluted Karndean Clean or Karndean Remove

Regularly clean loose dirt and grit, which can cause fine scratches.

Avoid using household cleaners and bleach-based detergents, which can make the floor slippery and/or cause discoloration.

Avoid dragging or sliding appliances, furniture or other heavy objects without protective pads or load-bearing castors.

Use protective pads at touch points with furniture and appliances.

Use mats with non-rubber backing at doorways to prevent dirt and debris from being tracked inside.

Buff out scuff marks from shoes or furniture with a tennis ball.

Restore and revitalise

Our full Floor Care Kit contains all three of our cleaning products, along with cleaning pads and protective felt pads for your furniture. Your nearest Karndean retailer can order one for you at any time.

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