GF LVT and SPC care guide

1. Protecting your floor

• Lift, don’t drag. Always lift heavy furniture when moving it. Dragging can scratch the surface and damage click joints.
• Felt pads on the legs of chairs, tables and other furniture.
• Castor cups under heavy items such as sofas and wardrobes, to spread the weight.
• Entrance mats at every outside door to trap grit and moisture. Use non-rubber-backed mats and rugs only. Rubber and latex backings can permanently discolour vinyl.
• Rugs or runners in hallways and other busy areas, again without rubber backing.
• Sunlight: use blinds or curtains to limit long spells of strong direct sunlight, which can cause fading and movement.

2. Everyday cleaning

• Sweep with a soft broom or vacuum regularly. Grit is what scratches floors. Use a hard-floor head without a beater bar.
• Mop as needed with a pH-neutral cleaner made for vinyl or LVT, using a well-wrung damp mop. Never flood the floor.
• Wipe up spills straight away. Never leave standing water or puddles.
• Do not use a steam cleaner. The heat and moisture can damage the surface and the adhesive.
• Check with your fitter before using any cleaning machine.

3. Removing marks

Food and drink	A damp cloth with a pH-neutral cleaner
Grease or oil	A mild detergent, then rinse with clean water and dry
Scuffs and shoe marks	Buff with a damp cloth and a mild vinyl floor cleaner
Ink, paint or permanent marker	Rub gently with a little isopropyl alcohol on a soft cloth

4. Never use

• Abrasive pads, scouring powders or steel wool
• Bleach, acetone, white spirit or other harsh chemicals
• Wax, polish or oil-based products
• Rubber- or latex-backed mats and rugs

5. After fitting

• Glue-down floors: keep off for 24 hours, and wait 72 hours before wet-mopping or moving heavy furniture back.
• Put entrance mats down straight away to keep grit off the new floor.

6. Room conditions

• Keep the room between 18°C and 27°C (ideally 20–22°C) and humidity between 35% and 60%.
• With underfloor heating, the floor temperature must never go above 27°C.

7. Pets and footwear

• Keep pets’ claws trimmed.
• Avoid stiletto heels and studded or spiked shoes, which can dent and scratch. Soft-soled indoor shoes are best.