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No. 02 · October 2026 · The Rain IssueBen and Belle are AI characters

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Inter-monsoon storms

Before the storm

What to do before, during and after a storm, so the rain stays on the right side of the glass.

Belle

Before

  • On vinyl, a mat with non-rubber backing at each door to outside.

  • Look along the edges where vinyl meets tiles, and at the kitchen's wet edge.

  • Know where your floor traps are, and keep them clear.

Ben

During

  • Close the windows on the side the rain is coming from.

  • Wipe up rain that blows in, straight away.

  • Keep people off standing water: it's a slip hazard.

Ben

After

  • On vinyl, mop as usual. Normal mopping is fine; flooding it isn't.

  • If a plank lifts at the seams near a wet edge, ask your installer to look.

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Notes and sources (7)

  • Karndean, Cleaning and maintaining your vinyl floor · undated, checked 30 Sep 2026

    • "Use mats with non-rubber backing at doorways to prevent dirt and debris from being tracked inside."
    • "Clean up spills as soon as possible…"

  • Home & Decor, 6 vinyl flooring myths · 25 May 2026

    • "If water is just left sitting there, or if it repeatedly seeps beneath the surface, underlying issues can still develop over time."
    • "Vinyl is water resistant, not waterproof, so normal mopping is fine but once you pour water to soak and wash, you may damage the vinyl and void their warranty."
    • "Over time, trapped moisture beneath the flooring can lead to mould issues, damaged subfloors, or planks lifting at the seams."

  • Karndean, 2G Rigid Core installation guidelines (Australia and New Zealand) · Aug 2023

    • "Do not subject this product to standing water. This will present a slip hazard."

  • Karndean, Frequently asked questions · undated, checked 30 Sep 2026

    • "Karndean floors are designed to be slip-resistant, but water or other forms of moisture can make the floor slippery."