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Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) floors are known for their durability and easy care. With simple maintenance, they can stay beautiful for years. But even with regular upkeep, dirt, residues, and scuffs can build up over time, leaving your floors looking dull and worn.

Carter’s Carpet Restoration offers professional LVP and LVT cleaning services in El Dorado Hills, Placerville, and surrounding areas to remove grime, restore shine, and protect your investment.

How to Care for Luxury Vinyl Floors Yourself

Routine care is the best way to keep your LVP or LVT floors in top condition between professional cleanings:

  • Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove grit that can scratch the surface.
  • Damp mop with a pH-neutral cleaner or a mild soap-and-water mix (avoid harsh chemicals like ammonia or bleach).
  • Wipe up spills immediately to prevent stains or sticky residue.
  • Use mats and felt pads to minimize wear from foot traffic and furniture.

These simple steps keep your floors looking good day-to-day, but they don’t always remove deep dirt, residue buildup, or stubborn scuffs that can make vinyl floors appear dull.

When to Call the Professionals

Even with regular cleaning, there are times when your floors need more than just a mop:

  • Built-up residues from cleaning products leave a cloudy or sticky finish.
  • Stubborn scuffs, marks, or embedded dirt don’t come off with routine cleaning.
  • High-traffic areas look worn or dull despite regular care.
  • You want to restore the original luster and apply a protective coating for added durability.

For most homes, we recommend a professional deep cleaning once or twice a year, depending on foot traffic. Businesses and rental properties often benefit from quarterly or semi-annual service.

Our LVP & LVT Cleaning Process

Carter’s uses specialized tools, vinyl-safe solutions, and low-moisture methods to safely deep clean your luxury vinyl floors:

  1. Inspection and Pre-Treatment
    We assess your floors for dirt buildup, residues, or scuffs and apply a safe, pH-balanced cleaner to loosen grime.
  2. Agitation and Deep Cleaning
    Using non-abrasive tools, we gently work the cleaner into textured surfaces and seams to lift trapped soil.
  3. Hot Water Rinse and Extraction
    Our truck-mounted system uses low-moisture steam and powerful extraction to remove dirt and cleaning residues, leaving floors spotless and streak-free.
  4. Optional Protective Coating
    For long-lasting protection and renewed shine, we can apply a clear finish to help prevent scratches and make routine cleaning easier.

Why Choose Carter’s for Luxury Vinyl Floor Cleaning?

  • Over 30 years of experience caring for residential and commercial floors
  • Safe, eco-friendly cleaning solutions designed specifically for vinyl
  • Advanced low-moisture cleaning equipment to protect your floors’ finish
  • Optional coatings to extend your floor’s life and appearance
  • Free in-home and on-site estimates with no hidden fees

Schedule Your Luxury Vinyl Flooring Cleaning Today

Routine upkeep keeps your LVP and LVT floors looking good, but Carter’s professional cleaning brings back their original beauty and protects them for the future. We proudly serve El Dorado Hills, Placerville, and surrounding areas with expert luxury vinyl floor care.

Call Carter’s Carpet Restoration today to schedule your free estimate and restore the shine to your vinyl floors.

Schedule Your Luxury Vinyl Flooring Cleaning Today

1. What is the best way to clean luxury vinyl plank (LVP) or tile (LVT) flooring?

The best way to clean LVP and LVT floors is with a damp mop and a pH-neutral cleaner made for vinyl.

Avoid soaking the floor or using abrasive tools. Carter’s Carpet Restoration recommends gentle cleaners and microfiber mops to safely remove dirt and preserve your floor’s finish.

2. What should you not use to clean luxury vinyl flooring?

Avoid harsh or abrasive products like ammonia, bleach, wax, or steam cleaners.

These can damage the wear layer or leave a dull, sticky film. Carter’s uses professional vinyl-safe cleaning solutions that lift dirt without harming your floors.

3. Can I use a Swiffer wet mop or wet pads on luxury vinyl flooring?

Yes, you can use a Swiffer wet mop on vinyl flooring—but with caution.

Make sure the cleaner is pH-neutral and avoid over-wetting the surface. For deep cleaning or residue removal, Carter’s professional low-moisture system provides a more thorough clean.

4. Why does my LVP always look dull or cloudy?

A cloudy or dull finish often comes from leftover cleaner residue or buildup.

Even mild soaps can leave films that attract more dirt. Carter’s deep cleaning removes those residues, restoring a clear, streak-free shine.

5. How do professionals clean luxury vinyl floors?

Professionals use low-moisture cleaning systems with vinyl-safe solutions.

At Carter’s, we pre-treat the surface, agitate to loosen grime, and use hot water extraction to lift dirt without flooding the floor. This restores luster safely and effectively.

6. What can damage luxury vinyl plank flooring?

Excess moisture, harsh chemicals, and abrasive tools can all damage vinyl.

Dragging heavy furniture or using high-alkaline cleaners may dull or scratch the surface. Carter’s uses non-abrasive methods that protect the wear layer.

7. How do I keep my LVP looking new?

Sweep or vacuum regularly, mop with a pH-neutral cleaner, and protect high-traffic areas with rugs or felt pads.

Schedule a professional deep cleaning every 6–12 months to maintain shine and extend the life of your floors.

8. Is Dawn dish soap safe for LVP flooring?

Dawn can be used in small amounts, but it often leaves residue if not rinsed well.

A better option is a cleaner specifically designed for luxury vinyl flooring, which cleans effectively without streaks.

9. How often should I clean or deep clean vinyl floors?

You should sweep or dry mop weekly and schedule professional deep cleaning once or twice a year.

Busy households or commercial spaces benefit from more frequent service to remove embedded dirt and maintain sheen.

10. Will professional cleaning make my vinyl floors shiny again?

Yes, professional cleaning can restore your floor’s natural shine.

Carter’s deep cleaning removes dulling residue, and we can apply a clear protective coating to renew gloss and resist scuffs.

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Shirley Maier
We always have a great experience with Carter’s carpet cleaners. This time we used them for tile and grout cleaning. Came out amazing! I will definitely use them again in the future.
Helen Walsh
The young men who cleaned 4 rugs did an excellent job. They were thorough, efficient, friendly, and polite. We have used this service in the past and have always been completely satisfied. I highly recommend Carter's Carpet Restoration.
laflores1959
I had the most amazing experience today when my carpets were cleaned and additional cleaning of my tiles on the floor. I have lived with being have the tiles a different color for 25 years due to wear.
After the cleaning they were exactly like new.
Thank you so very much.
cheryl dun
I had never heard of Carter's until a friend recommended them. My husband and I were super pleased with Austin who came to clean our carpets and a sectional. He was personable, knowledgeable, and meticulous. Replacing our carpet was a near future plan, but after Austin cleaned, we will move on to other projects for now. He did a fantastic job. We will for sure be using Carter's again in the future.
Joan Bailey
Excellent carpet cleaning for small area, especially removing dog stains.
Jennifer Patterson
100% happy with Carters Carpet Restoration. I called last minute before the holiday and they were able to get me scheduled. Prompt professional service highly recommended their services!
Lawrence Niekamp
We needed to have the carpet stretched in a few rooms. The techs arrived on time and got right to work. We had moved the small items out of the way, but they moved the bigger furniture -- a service which we paid for. They were quiet in the stretching -- I had expected a lot of pounding. End result, no more ripples in the carpet, furniture all back in place. We are happy.
Diana O.
Austin and Sergio did a great job on our carpets. They were very professional and prompt. I highly recommend Carters Carpet. We have used them several times.
Nancy Herman
Jose did a great job and also gave us good advice for future carpet care.
Kelly Martinelli
Very pleased with service. They were patient with my work meetings during the cleaning and did a wonderful job.
Sage W
The guys that came out were so amazing and did a great job cleaning the tile.I would highly recommend using them!!
Gail Healy
Austin was professional, responsive, courteous and knew exactly how to lift the dirt our dog leaves on the carpet.
Stephen Jackson
Carter’s has always been a reliable business over our many years of having them clean our carpets.

The technician, Jose, was polite and on time. He took time to first check over everything for special cleaning needs and was efficient finishing in time for us to leave for another appointment as requested.

Joanie Jackson
Patty Gray
The young man who cleaned our carpets was very friendly & did a great job. There were a few spots we weren’t sure would come out. But he got them out.
Shawn Rogan
Another great service experience from Carter's Carpet. We have used Carter's several times over the 17 years of owning our home - sometimes due to a dire pet-initiated emergency and others for upkeep on our carpet to get as many years out of it as we can. Our recent service was for some pet stains and odors and to brighten up the stairway. The scheduling was easy. The day of service went smoothly with a prompt and well-mannered technician and the end result was what we expected. We appreciate being able to support a family-owned local company that does a great job.
Kathy Hickox
Carpets look great. Jose was very professional and did a great job. Will use Carters again.
Sara Harris
Carter’s Carpet Cleaning did an amazing job for us! They cleaned our rugs, upholstery, and carpet, and managed to get out every stain. Best of all, there was no weird smell left behind—everything looked and felt fresh. The technician arrived right on time, was very thorough, and clearly cared about doing the job right. Their pricing is fair, and the quality of work far exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be using them again for their other services. Highly recommend!
Laura Taylor
I had an excellent experience with Carter’s Carpet Restoration. They arrived on time and were professional and pleasant. They removed stains that I thought would not come clean. My carpet looks brand new. I will highly recommend them.
Holly Vinatieri
Both gentlemen were professional and educational. Thank you for a wonderful experience
D Zakskorn
Definitely deserves Five stars! Prompt, knowledgeable, considerate, excellent work; they did a great job.
Win “Jube” Harris
Friendly, professional, and thorough. I was scheduled right away; they were on time and completed the job. My carpet was very clean. I've used them in the past and would recommend this company.
Katie Volpe
We had a minor job but needed attention to detail. We also were hoping for a quick repair. Carters was locally operated, replied very quickly, had great communication, and did the service quickly. The carpet patch looks great. Exceeded expectations and a value. Thank you.
Steve Hutchings
Great job on both our carpets and kitchen floor tile. I have not seen the grout so clean in years! Glad to have it sealed so it will stay that way. Our technician was great. Efficient, polite, got the job done, and paid attention to details. Will use this service again.
Jan Evgenikos
Excellent work! I cleaned my couch and recliner at least five times with the number one cleaner on the market. By the way, the smell of that cleaner was about as bad as the kitty urine odor. Anyway, I couldn't get the smell out. I finally used a steam cleaner, but still couldn't get the odor out. Carter's Carpet Cleaner was successful in removing the kitty urine odor leaving a very pleasant, refreshing smell. Also, the two employees were excellent, highly experienced, kind and respectful.

Restore the Beauty of Your Floors and Furniture

Trust Carter’s Carpet Restoration for expert cleaning and restoration services in El Dorado Hills, Placerville, and surrounding areas. Whether you need carpet, tile, stone, wood, or upholstery care, our professional team delivers results you can count on.