Do Not Spill Water On The Floor

Contaminants on the floor including water grease and other fluids.

Do not spill water on the floor.

What water does to carpeting. Continue running the vacuum even if no water is visible on the floor. While these floors can withstand occasional spills constant contact with water can warp and bend the flooring. Flooding or other significant water damage is a different story.

As long as you wipe up any spilled water promptly the floor should be no worse for the wear. The kitchen is one of the most fall prone areas of the hospital because of water and grease that often spills onto the floor. By not dashing from here to there you make it easier to keep your drink in the cup and not on the ground. Water absorbent mats and slip resistant shoes can help prevent falls.

That said the wood in the laminate floors is prone to water damage if it s not treated properly. Always keep an eye on your floors to prevent damage but be prepared to replace warped tiles if the water damage is too severe. Soak or vacuum the water as much as possible immediately use towels or mops to soak up if you are dealing with small spills or puddles. It isn t going to cause the same type of damage as spilling red wine for example or grape juice but it s important to get up as much of the water that was spilled as quickly as possible.

When laminate flooring is saturated with water especially for a period of time damage will occur. If lingering for too long your flooring will be ruined regardless of it being wood carpet or tile. Be alert for others in the area since a bump or even a close call can result in an accident. The slower you start moving the less the drink in your cup will start sloshing.

Believe it or not water can actually cause damage to carpeting over time.