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Maintaining clean and beautiful floors is essential for any home or workspace. Whether you have hardwood, vinyl, tile, or carpet, proper cleaning and care not only keeps your floors looking their best but also extends their lifespan. At Niehaus Lumber, we carry everything you need to clean, maintain, and protect all types of flooring—making it easy for homeowners, contractors, and DIYers to keep their spaces looking great.
Hardwood Floors
Cleaning Tips:
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Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove dirt and grit that can scratch the surface.
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Use a damp (not wet) mop with a cleaner specifically formulated for hardwood. Avoid harsh chemicals.
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Wipe spills immediately to prevent stains or warping.
Maintenance Tips:
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Reapply a protective finish every few years to maintain shine and durability.
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Place furniture pads under legs to prevent scratches.
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Keep humidity levels between 35–55% to reduce expansion or contraction.
Get it at Niehaus Lumber: Hardwood cleaners, protective finishes, furniture pads, and other care products.
Vinyl Floors
Cleaning Tips:
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Sweep or vacuum frequently to prevent debris buildup.
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Mop with a mild detergent and warm water. Avoid abrasive scrubbers.
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Wipe spills quickly to avoid staining.
Maintenance Tips:
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Use mats at entryways to reduce dirt and moisture.
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Avoid dragging heavy furniture to prevent dents or scratches.
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Consider using a vinyl-safe polish occasionally to enhance shine.
Get it at Niehaus Lumber: Vinyl floor cleaners, gentle mops, mats, and protective polish.
Tile Floors (Ceramic, Porcelain, or Stone)
Cleaning Tips:
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Sweep or vacuum to remove dirt and prevent scratches.
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Mop with warm water and a pH-neutral cleaner.
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Scrub grout lines periodically with a soft brush to remove buildup.
Maintenance Tips:
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Seal natural stone tiles and grout to prevent staining.
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Wipe spills promptly to prevent discoloration.
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Use non-slip mats in high-traffic areas to protect the surface.
Get it at Niehaus Lumber: Tile cleaners, grout brushes, sealers, and protective mats.
Carpeted Floors
Cleaning Tips:
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Vacuum regularly, especially in high-traffic areas.
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Spot clean spills immediately using a carpet-safe cleaner.
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Schedule professional deep cleaning once or twice a year.
Maintenance Tips:
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Use area rugs in high-traffic zones to reduce wear.
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Rotate furniture periodically to prevent uneven wear patterns.
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Trim loose fibers to prevent snags or pulls.
Get it at Niehaus Lumber: Carpet cleaners, spot treatment products, rugs, and maintenance tools.
General Flooring Maintenance Tips
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Avoid using harsh chemicals that can damage surfaces.
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Place protective mats under heavy furniture.
-
Regularly inspect floors for signs of wear or damage and address issues promptly.
No matter what type of flooring you have, Niehaus Lumber has the products, tools, and advice to help you keep it looking its best. From everyday cleaning supplies to specialty care products, you can find everything under one roof—making flooring maintenance easier and more effective than ever.
Maintaining clean and beautiful floors is essential for any home or workspace. Whether you have hardwood, vinyl, tile, or carpet, proper cleaning and care not only keeps your floors looking their best but also extends their lifespan. At Niehaus Lumber, we carry everything you need to clean, maintain, and protect all types of flooring—making it easy for homeowners, contractors, and DIYers to keep their spaces looking great.
Hardwood Floors
Cleaning Tips:
-
Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove dirt and grit that can scratch the surface.
-
Use a damp (not wet) mop with a cleaner specifically formulated for hardwood. Avoid harsh chemicals.
-
Wipe spills immediately to prevent stains or warping.
Maintenance Tips:
-
Reapply a protective finish every few years to maintain shine and durability.
-
Place furniture pads under legs to prevent scratches.
-
Keep humidity levels between 35–55% to reduce expansion or contraction.
Get it at Niehaus Lumber: Hardwood cleaners, protective finishes, furniture pads, and other care products.
Vinyl Floors
Cleaning Tips:
-
Sweep or vacuum frequently to prevent debris buildup.
-
Mop with a mild detergent and warm water. Avoid abrasive scrubbers.
-
Wipe spills quickly to avoid staining.
Maintenance Tips:
-
Use mats at entryways to reduce dirt and moisture.
-
Avoid dragging heavy furniture to prevent dents or scratches.
-
Consider using a vinyl-safe polish occasionally to enhance shine.
Get it at Niehaus Lumber: Vinyl floor cleaners, gentle mops, mats, and protective polish.
Tile Floors (Ceramic, Porcelain, or Stone)
Cleaning Tips:
-
Sweep or vacuum to remove dirt and prevent scratches.
-
Mop with warm water and a pH-neutral cleaner.
-
Scrub grout lines periodically with a soft brush to remove buildup.
Maintenance Tips:
-
Seal natural stone tiles and grout to prevent staining.
-
Wipe spills promptly to prevent discoloration.
-
Use non-slip mats in high-traffic areas to protect the surface.
Get it at Niehaus Lumber: Tile cleaners, grout brushes, sealers, and protective mats.
Carpeted Floors
Cleaning Tips:
-
Vacuum regularly, especially in high-traffic areas.
-
Spot clean spills immediately using a carpet-safe cleaner.
-
Schedule professional deep cleaning once or twice a year.
Maintenance Tips:
-
Use area rugs in high-traffic zones to reduce wear.
-
Rotate furniture periodically to prevent uneven wear patterns.
-
Trim loose fibers to prevent snags or pulls.
Get it at Niehaus Lumber: Carpet cleaners, spot treatment products, rugs, and maintenance tools.
General Flooring Maintenance Tips
-
Avoid using harsh chemicals that can damage surfaces.
-
Place protective mats under heavy furniture.
-
Regularly inspect floors for signs of wear or damage and address issues promptly.
No matter what type of flooring you have, Niehaus Lumber has the products, tools, and advice to help you keep it looking its best. From everyday cleaning supplies to specialty care products, you can find everything under one roof—making flooring maintenance easier and more effective than ever.