As much as flooring is there to look fabulous, we can’t say no to a flooring that has good practicality. It’s frustrating when you have a floor that requires loads of upkeep, nobody wants to spend all their time cleaning it! So, if you’re looking for a new flooring for your kitchen or indeed any room that’s heavily used, then you’ve come to the right place. We are going to look at which types of floor are the easiest to keep clean and why.
Luxury Vinyl Tiles
LVT is certainly one of your better options if you’re looking for a flooring that is nice and easy to maintain. It is water, scratch and stain proof, idea, for rooms that see high exposure to these such as the kitchen or bathroom. Cleaning is very easy too, only soap and water is needed for mopping and it doesn’t require any specialist cleaning products like other flooring types. The best part of LVT is that you don’t have to give to up stylish looks for the sake of practicality either, as it comes in very realistic impressions of natural products such as wood and stone that often it’s nearly impossible to tell them apart!
Laminate
Another worthy contender- laminate is one of the cheapest flooring options available and requires little attention to keep it looking impressive. Mopping and sweeping is all that needed to be done and much like LVT, it’s resistant to scratches, stains and water. The only issues it that if damage does occur then often, you’ll need to replace the whole thing – bummer!
Wood
Wood (we think) isn’t just about those gorgeous natural looks but holds a host of practical benefits too. You do have to be more careful with real wood than other products – only a soft vacuum end and dry mopping will do. Don’t lay it in areas that see high exposure to water either, as this can cause it to warp and swell over time. It is very durable and can be sanded down and refinished if damage does occur. If you’re prepared for a little more work, then there’s no reason you won’t be able to enjoy your impressive wood floors for years to come!
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