There are many advantages associated with laminate flooring, making it a very popular choice for flooring. It is a floor that can be installed easily, it is not expensive and it is very durable. The only downside to this type of flooring is that you have to be very careful when cleaning it. Laminate flooring planks consist of layers of fiber and wood, and then the floor surface has been sealed with a protective layer. It is this coating that gives the floor its attractive shine. When you use a regular cleaner on the floor, it could damage the protective sealer. Any cleaning solution with ammonia or soap as an ingredient will leave marks on the floor surface and could cause the floor to lose its shine.
light foot traffic
An effective cleaning method is sweeping and mopping. You can use a bristle or plastic broom to sweep up loose debris and dirt from the surface of the floor. When sweeping the floor, be sure to move the broom gently to avoid scratching the floor with large granular dust particles, which may have sharp edges. You can use the vacuum cleaner instead of the broom. Be sure to remove the beater bar from the vacuum first. Once you have swept or vacuumed the floor, you can dry mop it to remove any remaining dirt and dust from the laminate floor. This dry mop has a disposable pad attached to a long pole. This type of dry mop can collect the finest dust particles that still stick to your floor. Gently move it over the floor and if it becomes dusty, replace it with a new, clean pad.
heavy traffic
Wet mopping is the way to clean the floor. One problem with this is that tap water is a bit alkaline in nature and often leaves white water stains on the floor. You will need to neutralize it by adding vinegar to the water to avoid white spots. In a gallon of warm water, add one eighth cup of white vinegar. For best results, you should use a micro-filter mop. It has grooves and is very smooth so it can pick up any dirt very well. Dip your mop in the mixture, wring out any excess water, and mop your laminate floor. Let air dry and walk on it when dry.
light stains
Mix half isopropyl alcohol and one part window cleaner in a spray bottle. Spray the stain and wipe with a paper towel.