Question:
We installed laminate floor in our home and have never mopped it, however I have damp clothed it w/a solution of the following:Â in a 12 oz bottle I put in water and a cap of white vinegar – is this considered acceptable?
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Answer:
For day to day maintenance an occasional damp mop, quick sweeping or light vacuuming with the hard floor attachments are usually all it takes to keep your laminate floor clean. Do not use soaps, detergents, or cleaners with wax because they may leave a film, dulling the floor. You can mix 1 gallon of water with 1 cup vinegar or ½ cup of ammonia per gallon of water. Laminate floors must never be waxed, polished, sanded or refinished and never use a wet or jet mop when cleaning.
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For more information on laminate maintenance: http://www.wfca.org/laminate/care.aspx
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Responses to “Cleaning Laminate With Vinegar – Reader Question”
June 25th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
It’s a cool choice! Aside from you can easily found it in your kitchen it is also very cheap yet can actually clean laminate floors.
July 12th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Many people make the mistake of using polish on laminate flooring and those considering home improvement using a laminate flooring, kitchen or even bathroom should definitely take note of your tips.
Daily it is just a sweep or a light vacuum and generally on a weekly basis I use the vinegar and water mixture to do a light mopping of the kitchen floor. I have found that using vinegar on my kitchen laminate flooring gives a better result than using ammonia however that is just my opinion.
Regards
Chris
July 14th, 2009 at 2:16 am
Good advice! However, if you have more persistent stains you might need a proper floor cleaner.
Never mop a solid wood floor by the way! Always use a damp cloth with the aforementioned vinegar mixture or a proper floor cleaner from companies such as Bona or Woca.
July 28th, 2009 at 8:33 am
For those persons who do not like the scent of vinegar like myself, I suggest this laminate cleaner
March 30th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
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