Released on: December 27, 2007, 10:32 am

Press Release Author: Dave Dumoulin

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: Tips on how to take care of your floors to keep them looking
newer longer.

Press Release Body: Carpet Care

Let\'s start by saying that the most important thing you can do to prolong the life
of your new carpet or rug is to vacuum it. Regular vacuuming removes those nasty
dirt particles that leave it looking dingy over time and abrade the fiber, which
shortens its lifespan. Use a vacuum that has a rotating brush or beater bar, which
stimulates the carpet tufts and loosens the dirt and soil. (Plus, schedule regular
professional cleanings to remove soil accumulation that your regular vacuum can\'t
reach.) If your area rug has a fringe, make sure it\'s sewn on well, and use the
vacuum carefully.

If you have a thick carpet and want to remove any tracks the vacuum makes (it\'s
called shading), you might try vacuuming in one direction, and then smoothing the
carpet surface by hand.

You can help to reduce wear in your carpet by occasionally alternating your
furniture placement to change the \"traffic lanes\" and allow the carpet to wear more
uniformly. Be sure to vacuum these specific areas more often to reduce dirt
particles, which can lead to matting too.

Vinyl Flooring Care

Caring for a vinyl floor is fairly easy, but there are some general rules.

Vacuum regularly to remove grit and sand, and wash your floor occasionally with the
manufacturer\'s recommended floor cleaner. (Never use abrasive cleaners, soaps, paste
waxes or solvents, though.) Also, to keep sand and grit from being tracked onto the
floor, non-staining walk-off mats should be placed at every outside entry to the
room.

Dull-looking vinyl floors can be restored to their original gloss with the
manufacturer\'s recommended floor polish - but first, try cleaning to make sure a
film on the floor isn\'t causing the dullness. With inexpensive PVC floors, you
should consider using 2-3 coats of polish - any vinyl floor with a PVC wearlayer
(that\'s a fancy name for surface) shows scuffs, scratches, and other marks very
easily and by adding those coats of polish you\'ll make the floor easier to maintain.

When moving heavy objects across a vinyl floor, place plywood sheets down first and
move the object over them.

Area Rug Care

Let\'s start by saying that the most important thing you can do to prolong the life
of your new carpet or rug is to vacuum it. Regular vacuuming removes those nasty
dirt particles that leave it looking dingy over time and abrade the fiber, which
shortens its lifespan. Use a vacuum that has a rotating brush or beater bar, which
stimulates the carpet tufts and loosens the dirt and soil. (Plus, schedule regular
professional cleanings to remove soil accumulation that your regular vacuum can\'t
reach.) If your area rug has a fringe, make sure it\'s sewn on well, and use the
vacuum carefully.

If you have a thick carpet and want to remove any tracks the vacuum makes (it\'s
called shading), you might try vacuuming in one direction, and then smoothing the
carpet surface by hand.
You can help to reduce wear in your carpet by occasionally alternating your
furniture placement to change the \"traffic lanes\" and allow the carpet to wear more
uniformly. Be sure to vacuum these specific areas more often to reduce dirt
particles, which can lead to matting too.

Laminate Flooring Care

Laminate floors will give you years of sturdy life if you follow some regular
maintenance tips.
Start by vacuuming your floor regularly using soft brush attachments. Wipe with a
damp cloth or damp mop when necessary.

Even though these floors are extremely durable, they can be scratched, so you want
to protect the floor from grit and sharp objects at all times. And always use felt
pads or wide based casters underneath all chair and furniture legs. When moving
heavy objects across the floor, use extra care and place walk off mats by all
exterior doorways.

There are some \"don\'ts\" when it comes to laminate floors, too. They should not be
polished or waxed, and you should never use steel wool or harsh abrasive cleaners on
them.
And never, ever try to refinish or sand a laminate floor.

Hardwood Flooring Care

To keep your hardwood floor looking beautiful, there are some simple procedures you
should follow.

Vacuum regularly and use non-staining mats at exterior entrances to keep sand, dirt,
grease, and oil outside.

To protect your floor\'s finish, use pads underneath furniture legs to help prevent
scratching, and, while we\'re on the subject, keep all your pets nails trimmed, too.
Along that same line, when moving any heavy objects (like furniture or appliances,
for instance), use a dolly and protective sheets of plywood on the floor.

When cleaning the floor, always use the manufacturer\'s recommended cleaning
procedures. Avoid getting water on the floor, too, as it may cause the wood grain to
rise, or the boards to cup.

And be careful about exposure to the sun, because UV rays do the same thing to wood
that they do to skin: accelerate the aging, which causes the wood stain to change
color.

Web Site: http://www.jpflooring.com

Contact Details: JP Flooring Company, a Cincinnati Flooring Company
Attention: Dave Dumoulin
9097 Union Centre Boulevard
West Chester, Ohio 45069
(513) 346-4300
Email: ddumoulin@jpflooring.com