Like engineered hardwood, laminates have a factory finish and will not absorb wax. Clean them with a spray cleaner made for laminate floors, applied with a microfiber pad or lint-free mop.

Okay, here's where it gets surprising: Even too much water is a risk factor for LVT. Read more ... Do not use wax on vinyl floors, as this actually creates a physical layer of film on the surface ...

Solon, Ohio-based flooring producer Tarkett North America says that with its luxury vinyl tile (LVT) product line having ...