Few things are as frustrating as scratches on your new floor. However, they are entirely avoidable. There are several steps you can take to prevent scratches. In this blog, we’ll share three tips to help you protect your floor from scratches and damage. After all, prevention is better than cure.

Tip 1: Keep Dirt Outside as Much as Possible

You can keep dirt outside by placing an outdoor doormat at your entrance and an indoor doormat just inside. This ensures that most dirt is removed before stepping onto your floor. Be particularly cautious with sand. Sand on a floor acts much like sandpaper, grinding into the surface under your furniture and leaving scratches when moved. If you want to be extra careful, consider taking your shoes off upon entering.

Tip 2: Keep Your Floor Clean

Regularly vacuum your floor to remove the majority of dirt. Additionally, use cleaning methods that are suitable for your flooring type. Most floors, such as PVC, resin, laminate, and polished concrete, have a polyurethane (PU) topcoat. Avoid using soap-based cleaners on these surfaces, as soap makes the floor greasy, which attracts more dirt. Instead, use plain water and periodically clean with a PU cleaner.

Tip 3: Use Proper Floor Protection

To ensure your furniture doesn’t leave scratches, use furniture glides from Scratch no More. These glide feet are made from polyamide fibres, which trap dirt between the fibres rather than beneath them. This is unlike conventional felt pads, where dirt accumulates under the felt and