Linoleum, LVT such as Karndean & Amtico, vinyl and safety floors such as Altro are all resilient floor options and like any floor option they need professional maintenance to keep them looking their best and last longer.
The main difference is Linoleum is made from natural materials and is biodegradable whereas Vinyl is made from PVC.
Linoleum if properly maintained can last up to 40 years! Being made from natural materials it is porous so should be sealed 1-2 times per year to give it adequate protection for day to day use. It isn’t suitable for wet environments so shouldn’t be installed in bathrooms or toilets and isn’t suitable for pet stains either. Linoleum must be cared for with the correct products, cleaning products with a high pH can fade the natural colours and cause yellowing.
After deep cleaning Linoleum we can apply a seal to repel soils and grease and help further reduce scratching