Laminate flooring also referred to as floating wood tile, is becoming a more common floor. This is because its laminate floors are easy to clean and maintain. All you need to know is how to clean it.
The basic steps for cleaning laminate floors are dust, vacuum, mop then shine.
There are various ways to get this done depending on the stain you are cleaning on the laminate floors. There are also natural cleaners that can be used instead of buying laminate cleaners.
Here are some ways to clean laminate flooring. Remember that you can always look for a local cleaning company if you don’t have the time to do it yourself. This company will be in charge of cleaning your laminate floors
Every couple of months or when you notice that the laminate floors are dirty, use lukewarm water to clean your floor. Water is a mild cleanser and when done correctly cleaning with it leaves no streaks. It also does little or no damage to the protective coating.
Simply dip the mop into the lukewarm water and wring till mildly dump. Mop the entire laminate floors from the center out or from one side to the other. Dip the mop back into the water severally as you cover the area you are cleaning.
If the laminate floors are barely moist, allow air drying. If not, use a dry non-abrasive cloth to dry it. Avoid situations where water sits for long periods on this floor.
Faded and dull floors do well when cleaning laminate floors with vinegar. On its own, Vinegar is too harsh so diluting it with water is necessary. Dilute 60ml of white vinegar in a liter of warm water and shake well.
Put the solution in a spray bottle and spray small areas at a time. Vinegar can eat away at the protective coating, so it’s important to spray over small areas and immediately wipe off the solution with a damp cloth or sponge. Keep the laminate flooring as dry as possible at all times to avoid warping.
Use an appropriate amount of laminate cleaner to clean laminate floors. Too much of it feels like it will clean better, but it leaves a residue that makes your floor look dull. Mix in the cleaner with lukewarm water till it is slightly soapy. Dip a mop or microfiber cloth into the solution. Wring till slightly damp and mop. Make sure to work from the center of the room outward or from side to side to avoid walking over your newly cleaned floor when leaving the room.
When done with clean laminate floors throughout the entire space, dry the room using a microfiber cloth if the floor hasn’t air-dried yet. You must remember that water should never sit on a laminate floor. It causes damage to it.
It may sound strange, but surprisingly, baby shampoo and dishwasher work just as well as any laminate floor cleaner. A few drops diluted in your cleaning water does the trick. As per previous instructions, ensure that the mop or cloth you are using is only slightly damp and clean your floor. Remember to dry the floor thereafter to avoid ruining it.
You need to know how to clean laminate floors. Here are some proven ways you can use to remove various stains.
As with all stains on laminate wood floors, the sooner you attend to them, the easier it is to remove them.
One way to remove blood stains from laminate wood floors is by using a window cleaner. Simply spray some window cleaner directly on the stain. Wipe off vigorously using a warm, damp microfiber cloth
You will require mineral spirit to get rid of this type of stain from the laminate wood floor. Simply dampen a microfiber or cotton cloth with the spirit or turpentine. Rub the stain off till it is gone.
Dampen a microfiber or cotton cloth with acetone polish remover and vigorously rub on the stain. After getting rid of the stain, wipe the area over with clean water and a different cloth.
Scrape the gum off with a plastic knife. Place an ice pack on what’s left of the gum, if anything, to solidify it. Scrape it off some more. Finally, wipe with a cloth damp with mineral spirits.
Rub an eraser over the marks. They will easily lift off of the flooring and leave it looking good as new.
Finally, shine your floor with dry cotton or microfiber cloth. There you go; you can now clean your laminate floor spotless!
