Dirt and grit under the foot of an appliance can increase the friction enough to rip vinyl pretty easily.
How to protect hardwood floors when moving appliances.
Scratches and dents avoid walking on the floor while wearing high heels spikes cleats or other shoes that may cause indentations in your wood flooring.
Whether you have hardwood floors laminate carpeting or tile you can protect them from dings dents and rips if you approach your appliance relocation challenge armed with a plan and the right tools.
Spread the second blanket rug or cardboard box on the hardwood floor next to the box.
For future moving jobs keep in mind that a dirty floor is a damaged floor.
Plus if it is wet the print on the box can end up transferred to the floor.
Protect hardwood floors appropriately from potted plants kitchen appliances pet food dishes and other items that could leave droplets pools or puddles of water on your floors.
So cardboard is okay for a quick fix like sliding it under a heavy appliance that needs to be set down but other than that it is not really a great solution.