How to Maintain and Clean LVT Flooring for Longevity

Professional maintenance guide for long-lasting, beautiful Luxury Vinyl Tile flooring — by 3C-Floor.

1. Overview — Why Proper LVT Flooring Maintenance Matters

LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) is known for its superior durability, waterproof performance, scratch resistance, and stunning wood/stone designs. However, proper care is still essential for keeping your flooring looking new for many years. With the right cleaning routine, your LVT floors can last 20–30 years in residential installations and even longer in light-commercial environments.

Key takeaway: Routine cleaning + preventive protection = longer life, better appearance, and lower maintenance costs.

This page provides a complete and practical guide for daily, weekly, and deep cleaning, stain removal, commercial maintenance standards, recommended cleaning tools, and things to avoid. We also include LVT product specifications, features, applications, and details about 3C-Floor and our global export services.

2. What Is LVT Flooring? (Product Introduction)

LVT flooring is a high-performance resilient surface made from a multi-layered vinyl structure. It offers superior waterproof performance and realistic surface textures through modern embossing technology. 3C-Floor manufactures residential and commercial-grade LVT with premium wear layers and UV coatings.

100% waterproof construction
Comfortable underfoot
Scratch-resistant polyurethane coating
Realistic wood/stone designs
Easy to install and maintain

For projects requiring harder surfaces or rigid-core technology, consider comparing LVT with SPC flooring (Stone Plastic Composite). Both offer excellent performance depending on the application.

3. LVT Flooring Product Features

Wear layer: 0.3mm / 0.5mm / 0.7mm for residential & commercial projects
UV coating for stain resistance
Anti-slip surface texture
Excellent dimensional stability
Comfortable walking surface
Low maintenance requirements
Wide range of plank and tile sizes

4. LVT Flooring Specifications

Specification	Typical LVT Value
Thickness	3.0mm – 5.0mm
Wear Layer	0.2mm – 0.7mm
Core Material	Virgin PVC + glass fiber layers
Surface Coating	UV / PU coated
Sizes	6"x36", 7"x48", 12"x24" tiles
Installation	Glue-down or click-lock

5. How to Maintain & Clean LVT Flooring (Daily, Weekly, Deep Cleaning)

Daily Cleaning

Sweep or vacuum using a hard-floor setting
Remove sand, dust, or grit immediately
Clean spills as soon as they occur

Weekly Cleaning

Use a damp microfiber mop
Apply a pH-neutral cleaner diluted in water
Rinse mop frequently to avoid residue buildup

Deep Cleaning (Monthly or As Needed)

Use an LVT-safe deep cleaner and a soft brush or neutral machine scrubber.

Stain Removal Tips

Marker / pen → use alcohol wipes
Food stains → warm water + mild detergent
Grease → pH-neutral degreaser
Paint → gently scrape with a plastic tool

Avoid using bleach, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, steam mops, or highly alkaline solutions. These can damage the protective wear layer.

Preventive Protection

Use felt pads under furniture
Place mats at entrance doors
Avoid dragging heavy objects
Use area rugs in high-traffic zones

6. LVT Product Application

LVT flooring is widely used in:

Residential homes (living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms)
Retail shops and showrooms
Schools and hospitals
Hotels and commercial buildings
Rental properties

For applications requiring rigid-core performance, explore SPC flooring as a stronger alternative for heavy-duty use.

7. Installation Precautions

Ensure subfloor is clean, flat, and moisture-free
Acclimate flooring for 24–48 hours
Follow manufacturer’s installation drawings
Maintain expansion gaps as required
Use correct adhesive for glue-down types

8. Why Choose 3C-Floor

20+ years manufacturing high-performance flooring
ISO-certified production lines
Strict QC from raw materials to packaging
Custom colors, dimensions, and OEM/ODM service
Global shipping and project support
Competitive factory pricing

9. 3C-Floor Company Profile

3C-Floor is a professional manufacturer and exporter of LVT, SPC, laminate, and resilient flooring products. Based on strong R&D and advanced production lines, our products have been widely supplied to Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Visit our homepage: 3C-Floor Official Website