How to Clean Your Brand New Flooring

Maintaining and cleaning your marine vinyl flooring is important to keep it looking fresh and to maintain a high level of quality.One of the nice things about marine vinyl flooring is that it’s pretty low maintenance. There are some steps you can take to be sure that you’re taking good care of your flooring though.

1. Wipe Down After Using

An easy but effective step to take is to wipe down your flooring after using it. Whether you spilled something on the flooring or just got done using it, it’s going to help maintain the quality of your flooring if you give it a quick wipe down after each use.

If no spills or stains were made, a good way to do this is to simply hose it down. You can also use a washcloth or paper towel and warm water. Wipe down the vinyl with your damp washcloth or paper towel, and you’ll be good to go. You shouldn’t need soap or cleaners when doing a general wipe down of the area.

After wiping down the vinyl, you can let it air dry.

2. Clean up Spills and Stains

Spills and stains on your flooring are going to be inevitable, but hey that’s why you chose vinyl flooring for your boat right?

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Clean it up immediately
Use warm water and dish soap

Use a soft bristle brush to scrub the vinyl

Avoid using harmful products like household cleaners
Be sure to allow the flooring to air dry before placing on a boat cover

Make sure all the debris like dirt, leaves, food and other foreign objects are removed off the carpet as those are the items that will mold. The marine flooring itself is mold and mildew resistant, but the other particles like spilled drinks and crushed chips will indeed still grow mold.

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