Yes, you can use a vacuum on luxury vinyl plank flooring. In fact, vacuuming your luxury vinyl plank flooring will keep your flooring just like new. One thing that should be taken into consideration before selecting a vacuum for your luxury vinyl plank floorings is that the vacuum should not have the beater bar or the bristle brush turned on while you use it on your vinyl plank flooring. The beater bar or the bristle brush will scratch the surface.