How to Clean Interlocking Floors

Interlocking Foam Flooring

• 1

  Sweep up dirt and other dry debris with a soft-bristle broom or a brush.

• 2

  Soak up liquid spills immediately to prevent the liquid from seeping through the cracks between the foam pads.

• 3

  Dampen a mop or towel to clean small parts of the foam floor. Squeeze excess water out of the mop or towel before cleaning.

• 4

  Disconnect glueless foam tiles and remove them to clean beneath them. You cannot remove glue-down tiles.

• 5

  Run a wet-floor vacuum over glue-down foam tiles for a deep cleaning.

Interlocking Laminate Flooring

• 6

  Wipe up liquid spills with a damp, not wet, cloth. Leaving liquids on laminate for a long period of time may cause damage.

• 7

  Use a vacuum cleaner with a hard floor attachment to pick up dry spills or dirt.

• 8

  Dab nail polish remover on stains such as ink, paint or markers. Blot the stain gently and wipe the area with a damp towel.

• 9

  Remove spilled chewing gum or candle wax by holding an ice cube against the spill to harden it. Use a credit card to scrape up the spill.