Plastic

Vacuum or sweep up grit first, then damp-mop with a neutral resilient-floor cleaner mixed with water and let the floor air-dry. Skip wax, oil soaps, and strong solvents, and don't leave water in the seams, or the floor can turn sticky, hazy, discolored, or start to lift.

Oct 10, 2026

Tile can handle a medium water setting; the goal is keeping water out of the grout and avoiding white spots. Vinyl plank (LVP, SPC) has a waterproof surface, but its seams shouldn't stay damp, so use medium-low water and a low-residue, neutral solution. Skip wax and shine products on both.

Oct 1, 2026