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Autumn means shorter days and damper mornings. Your floors take the brunt of this seasonal shift. Mud, rain, grit and dropped leaves all find their way inside. By getting ahead of the mess now, you are able to protect your investment and keep your home looking its best through the colder months.
We are going to cover the laminate floor care basics, hardwood floor maintenance tips, and floor cleaning tips you can start using today.
Why Does Autumn Put Extra Strain on Your Floors?
Autumn weather is unpredictable, constantly switching between dry spells and heavy downpours. The increased moisture means that more grit and standing water across your floor will see high traffic, so having the right entryway floor mats in place stops the moisture from spreading further into the home.
If you are still deciding which material suits your household best, our flooring buying guide is a useful place to start. Floor cleaning tips become far more important once the weather turns, especially for anyone with laminate or hardwood underfoot.
How Can Entryway Floor Mats Protect Your Home This Autumn?
Entryway floor mats are the first line of defence against the autumn mess. They hold moisture, grit and leaves before they reach the floor.
We recommend placing two types of mats near every external door:
- A coarse outdoor mat to remove mud from shoes before people even step inside
- A softer indoor mat to absorb any leftover moisture
By choosing thick, absorbent entryway floor mats, you can reduce how often you need to mop or vacuum. This is especially important for laminate floor care, as standing water is one of the biggest risks for laminate.
Entryway floor mats protect the household’s flooring by limiting the amount of dirt and grit that is being transferred through the house. Cleaning or replacing worn mats ensures that the protection is maintained throughout the season.
What Are the Best Floor Cleaning Tips for Wet Autumn Days?
One of the most important things is consistency rather than intensity. A quick daily routine will prevent dirt from building up, where it is then much harder to clean.
Try these floor cleaning tips throughout autumn:
- Sweep or vacuum entrances daily to remove grit before it scratches your floor.
- Wipe up wet footprints as soon as you notice them.
- Use a damp, not soaked, mop for hard flooring.
- Check entryway floor mats weekly and shake or wash them as needed.
No matter what flooring you have, whether it is vinyl, laminate, hardwood or carpet, these tips apply. By building consistent habits, you are able to make a bigger difference than any lone deep clean would. For more detail on caring for flooring, read our LVT cleaning guide.
How Does Laminate Floor Care Change When the Weather Turns?
Laminate flooring is a much more demanding flooring type during autumn. This is because it is not completely waterproof, meaning that standing water can cause swelling or warping.
You should immediately wipe spills and wet footprints and avoid using steam mops or any excessive water when cleaning, as moisture can seep into the seams between the planks. We recommend using a microfibre mop with laminate-safe cleaner.
Grit can scratch the protective layer on the top of the laminate over time too. By adding entry mat floor mats, you’re able to keep your laminate looking new for longer. Take a look at our laminate flooring range if you’re considering a flooring upgrade. If you need extra water resistance, explore our Karndean range.
What Does Hardwood Floor Maintenance Look Like in Autumn?
Hardwood floor maintenance needs a slightly different approach to laminate. Solid wood can absorb moisture faster, making prevention vital.
The humidity we experience in autumn can cause wooden boards to expand. Meaning that good hardwood floor maintenance includes maintaining a stable indoor temperature. We recommend avoiding leaving wet umbrellas, boots, coats or bags directly on the floors.
Grit and small stones are also just as damaging. Adding felt pads under furniture legs helps to prevent scuffs as autumn traffic increases indoors.
Ready to Protect Your Floors This Autumn?
Autumn doesn’t have to mean your house has muddy footprints and worn-out flooring. With the right entryway floor mats, cleaning process, floor care and maintenance, you are able to protect your home throughout the seasons.
At Colourbank, we have been helping homeowners across Leicester care for their floors for more than 30 years. Our team is here to help, whether you need advice on maintenance or want to explore our carpets and flooring ranges.
Get in touch today, or visit us in-store for expert guidance and a free estimating service.
