Textured vinyl flooring nightmare

I have always understood that steam cleaners should NOT be used for vinyl type flooring.

Never needed that in case. In my last house I had Amtico in my through lounge (looking identical to the original 1930's parquet flooring in the hallway). It was down for sixteen years when I moved out, having had pets, babies, etc and one end a dining room. Looked the same as the day it was laid - only ever mopped over.

Now have Karndean flooring thoughout my flat. Love it. All I ever do is a weekly vacuum and the occasional mop (Vileda 1-2 spray mop). Karndean also in kitchen (mopped every two or three days), and en-suite and bathroom, . Everything always clean and bright.

My flooring people cover whatever is there (concrete or floorboards) with plyboard before laying this vinyl. All has a lifetime (not mine) guarantees, which is transferable to whoever lives here after me. Only room with carpet is my own bedroom.

It is all so very easy to keep clean and any small spills never cause me any problem.

I used to work for floor restorers. All hard floors are inherently slippery, especially when wet. But a texture increases the friction co-efficient, thus making the floor less slippery. But of course the texture (imagine sandpaper) means that there are lots of crevices for dirt and grease to hide in, thus making them a PITA to clean, especially since that grease and dirt attracts more of the same. Here’s how the professionals deep clean waterproof floors, things like stone and Altro (which is the slightly sparkly non slip stuff you often find in public loos). Mix up your preferred cleaning solution (I’d use one with good anti grease properties here) and test in an inconspicuous area in case it damages the floor. Protect adjacent floors with old towels or whatever, because you are going to puddle the solution on the floor - imagine a washing machine or dishwasher flood, but a bit less dramatic! It may be easier to dam the floor in sections to do this. Let the solution dwell a little while, and agitate it with a brush/broom. Let it dwell a bit more, and agitate again. Then remove the now dirty solution, a wet and dry vacuum is good for this, but you can mop it up. Now the floor is actually clean, regular wiping/mopping/steam cleaning should be more effective, but you’ll need to repeat the deep clean periodically.

Anyone recently installed a non slip shower tray ? I’m thinking of the Ideal Standard Ultra Flat S which has a C rating for being anti slip - the highest I believe .

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