How to Care for Cork Flooring

Cork flooring is among the sturdiest and easiest type of flooring to maintain. Here's a few ways to keep your cork flooring looking as though you just had it installed. With a little light maintenance, your cork flooring will last for years.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Swiffer dust mop
• Felt pads

1. Use a light dust mop on your floors, such as a Swiffer. It is important to clean your floors with a dry mop or cloth. A damp mop will work occasionally if properly wrung out. Too much water can seep into your floor and damage it.

2. Use caution when moving furniture. Remember to lift the furniture and not drag it.

3. Use pads under the legs of furniture so as to prevent scuffs.

4. Place mats at the entrances of your home. Dirt can be damaging to cork floors.

5. Use curtains or blinds to keep direct sunlight off cork flooring to prevent fading.

6. Clean up spills immediately. Cork is porous and will absorb any fluids.