Never use any type of cleaning product which can cause abrasions, like steel wool or hard sponges. Apart from causing scratches and scuffs, steel wool and sponges can remove the protective layer on laminate flooring. Remember, avoid water and excessive liquids being in contact with the flooring.
Pine-Sol® Multi-Surface Cleaner is safe for use on laminate floors. Just choose your favorite scent — we like using Original Pine on laminate floors. Pine-Sol® Multi-Surface Cleaner also comes in other scents, like Lemon Fresh®, Lavender Clean®, Sparkling Wave® and Tropical Flowers™.
Floors often look streaky after mopping without vacuuming immediately beforehand. Vacuuming one day and then mopping the next allows dust to settle on the floor, along with any dirt tracked in on peoples' shoes, and both will turn to muddy streaks when mopped.
Your cleaning schedule depends on how dirty your floors get. Experts recommend vacuuming or dry-mopping laminate floors daily (the perfect task for the best robotic vacuums), and mopping and immediately drying laminate floors weekly—more often for high-traffic areas.
For stubborn spots or areas of buildup, some people turn to glass cleaners like Windex. This method is helpful in a pinch, but use it sparingly and only in small areas. Spray the glass cleaner on a microfiber cloth and rub the floor clean, going with the grain whenever possible.
Swiffer Sweeper Wet Mop is the appropriate application tool for successful floor cleaning; it's suited for all floors, including laminate, sealed tile, wood, etc.
LAMINATE FLOOR CLEANING
Loving your laminate floor is easy when it's nice and shiny. And, with Mr. Clean® to show you how to clean laminate tile flooring, you'll love it more each day! So, say goodbye to grime and hello to clean laminate floors in your home.
In order to preserve and protect the wear layer, make sure any cleaning product you buy or DIY is safe for laminate flooring. Products that are oil-based, acidic or abrasive can damage the surface. Similarly, never polish or wax your floor. Remember, laminate flooring cannot be refinished if it is damaged.
When it comes time to wet mop your laminate floor, start by filling a bucket with a gallon of hot water and a teaspoon of dish soap. If using a specialty laminate floor cleaner, follow the product's usage instructions. Pre-soak your mop pads, wringing them out until damp-dry before using.
Yes, the Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner is safe for your laminate floor. Bona Cleaners are safe for your floor as long as your floor is sealed or finished, and unwaxed or unoiled. Both the Hardwood Floor Cleaner and the Stone, Tile and Laminate Floor Cleaner are pH balanced and leave no dulling or sticky residues behind.
The short answer is no.
None of the laminate flooring manufacturers recommend using a steam mop on laminate surfaces. The moisture released from the steam mop can loosen the layers of the laminate, making it tougher to use and potentially damaging your floor.
Things You Should Know
Fill a bucket with hot water and use a mop to give your laminate flooring a deep clean. Be sure to dry the flooring with a cloth when you're done. Spray a vinegar solution in small 1-foot (30.5 cm) squares and wipe the solution from the floor immediately with a damp terry or sponge mop.
“A good spray mop with a microfiber mophead is perfect for laminate as it offers a quick clean that won't damage the finish,” Cohoon shares.
A dull, streaky laminate floor is usually caused by built-up dirt, improper cleaning products, and cleaners residue.
Rubbing alcohol – great for cleaning and removal of stains. Vinegar – is a great all-purpose cleaner, disinfectant, and shine improver. We only use a small amount of vinegar and never let it 'sit' on the laminate.
Both Pine-Sol and Lysol are safe to use for laminate floor cleaning, and they disinfect as they clean too! There are several commercial disinfectants that are safe to use on laminate wood floors. Always read the label before using the cleaning solution on your floors to avoid damaging them.