Karndean & LVT Restoration — Bring Back the Lustre

Karndean, Amtico, and other Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) are famous for being "low maintenance." But here's the truth that many homeowners don't realise: low maintenance does not mean no maintenance.

Over time, even the most carefully cared-for vinyl floors lose their lustre. That beautiful, deep shine fades into a dull, cloudy haze. And frustratingly, no amount of mopping seems to bring it back.

### The Real Culprit: Residue Build-Up

The problem isn't dirt — at least, not visible dirt. The issue is a microscopic film that builds up on the surface of your LVT floor. This film comes from two sources:

**1. Household cleaning products.** Many shop-bought floor cleaners contain optical brighteners, waxes, or polymers. These are designed to leave a "shine," but over multiple applications, they layer up into a dull, sticky residue that actually traps dirt.

**2. Body oils and foot traffic.** Every time you walk across your vinyl floor, you transfer trace amounts of skin oils and moisture. Combined with the residues from cleaning products, this creates a hazy film that scatters light rather than reflecting it.

Standard mopping cannot remove this film. In fact, mopping often makes it worse by spreading the residue around rather than lifting it away.

### When a Mop Won't Fix It

If your Karndean or Amtico floor has lost its shine, a standard mop won't fix it. What your floor needs is a professional strip and refresh service — a reset that removes everything and starts fresh.

### The SaniTherm LVT Restoration Process

We follow a careful, three-stage process specifically designed for premium vinyl floors:

**1. Deep Strip — Remove the Old**

We apply a specialist stripping solution — similar to products like Karndeane Remove — designed to safely dissolve and lift away the old, soiled layers of factory dressings, household residues, and accumulated oils. This solution is formulated to work without damaging the vinyl surface underneath.

**2. Oscillating Restoration — Mechanical Deep Clean**

Using a specialist oscillating machine paired with the correct abrasive pads, we mechanically "bite" into the dirt and old layers at exactly the right level. This removes the build-up without scratching or damaging the floor itself. The oscillating action ensures even coverage across the entire floor, including textured finishes and embossed details.

**3. Refresh & Protect — Apply a New Seal**

Once the floor is perfectly clean and neutralised, we apply professional-grade dressings similar to Karndean Refresh or a high-performance commercial sealer. This restore the deep colour clarity of your wood or stone-effect flooring and provides a fresh, protective barrier against future scuffs and spills.

### The Result

After this process, your LVT floor doesn't just look cleaner. It looks restored. The rich colours return. The subtle details of the grain or texture become visible again. And the protective seal means your floor will stay looking better for longer.

Our professional hard floor cleaning service restores the clarity and protection that everyday mopping can't maintain.

Ready to bring the lustre back to your Karndean or Amtico floor? Book your free quote today. We cover Burton, Derby, Swadlincote and all surrounding areas.