Pergo floors, like other fine furnishings in your home, require proper care to keep them looking their best. When you follow our easy cleaning and maintenance instructions, you'll find taking care of your Pergo floor a snap!

Regular Maintenance

The surface layer of Pergo flooring is hard and compact, so dirt and dust do not adhere to it easily. The following simple steps are usually all it takes to keep your floor clean.

• For general cleaning, use a dust mop, vacuum with the hard-floor attachment of your vacuum cleaner or wipe occasionally with a damp cotton or cloth mop.
• For heavier cleaning, use Pergo Floor Cleaner or a mixture of household vinegar and water (1-cup vinegar to 1-gallon warm water) or household ammonia and water (1/2 cup ammonia to 1-gallon warm water). If an accident occurs and a stain remains, you can remove the worst stains with acetone or denatured alcohol on a soft cloth without bleaching or damaging the floor. In a pinch, nail polish remover containing acetone is a handy substitute. Do not use soap or detergent-based cleaners, wax-based products or any type of polish on Pergo floors, as they leave a dull, filmy residue.
• There is never a need to wax or refinish your Pergo floor.

Protect the Floor

While Pergo is remarkably durable, there is of course no such thing as an indestructible flooring material. There are a few simple protective measures that are important to keep your floor looking new.

• To protect your Pergo floor from surface scratches, place walk-off area rugs or mats inside any exterior doorway to collect small bits of gravel that may track in on shoes.
• Use felt floor protectors (available at Pergo retailers) on the legs of chairs, sofas, TV stands, tables and other easily movable furntiture.
• Replace plastic casters on chairs with rubber wheels and lift rather than slide heavy objects across the floor.
• Minor damage to a Pergo plank or tile can be easily repaired with Pergo Finishing Putty. If the damaged area is larger than 1/4 of an inch, a Pergo retailer can recommend a professional to replace an entire plank or tile.

Spot Removal

Pergo stain resistance means peace of mind for you and easy clean up. So, when the inevitable happens, use the following guide for stain and spot removal:

• For chocolate, grease, juice, cordials and wine - use lukewarm water and a non-abrasive cleaner (such as, ammonia and water) or Pergo Floor Cleaner.
• For tar, markers, crayon, lipstick, oil, shoe polish, ink, nail polish and cigarette burns - use acetone/nail polish remover or denatured alcohol. Note: Do not use acetone on Pergo wallbase or quarter round.
• For candle wax and chewing gum - let harden and scrape carefully with a blunt plastic scraper.

FAQ

How do I clean my Pergo floor?

The surface layer of Pergo flooring is hard and compact, so dirt and dust do not adhere to it easily. An occasional damp mopping, a quick sweeping or light vacuuming with the hard floor attachments are usually all it takes to keep your Pergo floor clean. Do not use soaps or detergents because they may leave a film, dulling the floor. Difficult spots like nail polish, markers, tar and cigarette burns can be removed with acetone or nail polish remover. Pergo floors must never be waxed, polished, sanded or refinished.

How can I remove glue haze from my Pergo floor?

It is easiest to remove glue haze as soon as possible using a warm damp cloth. After the floor sets for at least 12 hours, any residual haze or traces of glue missed by the initial cleaning can be removed by using Pergo After Installation Cleaner (available at Pergo retail stores) or an ammonia and water mixture with a damp cloth or mop (1/2 cup ammonia to 1 gallon of water).

Does Pergo scratch?

While Pergo is very resistant to scratching, it is not "scratch-proof". To minimize scratching use felt floor protectors on all easily moved furniture (chairs, tables, etc.) and replace them as needed. Use walk-off mats inside any exterior doorways to catch gravel that may stick to shoes; replace plastic casters with rubber ones and lift rather than slide heavy objects across the floor. Please be sure to use only the hard floor attachments for upright and canister style vacuum cleaners, as the carpet cleaning features can scratch Pergo.

How can I fix chips and dents on the floor?

Pergo Finishing Putty can be used to repair small chips and dents that have penetrated the laminate layer of your floor. It is easy to use and is color-coordinated to Pergo laminate flooring. If the area to be repaired is larger than a 1/4 of an inch, we recommend replacing the plank. Individual planks can be replaced if necessary, and since we use no dye lots and the floor does not fade, the planks will match perfectly. To locate a flooring professional who has the proper tools and training for plank replacements, contact your retailer or call our consumer helpline at:
1-800-33-PERGO (1-800-337-3746).