Cleaning your wood laminate floor is easy and quick
Wood laminate floors were created for a fast and easy cleaning and overall maintenance, especially when compared to typical wood floors, which require an expensive and time-consuming maintenance. Therefore, it does not take a lot of time to keep wood laminate floors in best condition. You will just need to have the right equipment and cleaning solutions on hand, and to be prepared to use them when you have to.
First of all, always be vigilant; even product as stain resistant can damaged or stained your wood laminate if left for a long time. Make sure to clean up any sort of spilled substances right away. Substances that are initially soft which harden over time, like chewing gum, can effectively be managed by placing ice to harden them after which will remove them right away.
This leads us to the next step. As many individuals have realized their regret, scratching is a real issue with regards to cleaning laminate floors. The laminate may be damaged if these floors are scratched by home furnishings, pets, or during the course of cleaning (particularly when removing substances such as bubblegum). Be sure to prevent scratches by keeping pets away from the area, or cutting off their nails if they are to be kept around; cleaning as carefully as possible; and putting on pads under furniture placed on your laminate floors.
Next, if you need to clean your floor, you have to know that laminate floors cannot endure being washed by substances that are soaked in too much water; they may warp or become delaminated if that happens. You can mop your floor, but use a damp mop instead of a wet one and dry it afterwards. A microfiber mop, can absorb moisture quite effectively, and would be good choice, as it soaks up the water right away. Check out Best Mops for Wood Floor Cleaning.
You should also never polish or wax your floor since it could damage its lamination as well. You can use a special cleaning pad or microfiber pad to clean your floor (just be sure that it does not have anything hard in it like sand or grit, that can scratch the floor).
Using Cleaning Solution For Your Wood Laminate Flooring
If you would like to use a cleaning liquid solution, you can buy a special laminate floor cleaning fluid from a local store – or you can make your own using a mixture of white vinegar and water.
Some Steps When Cleaning Your Wood Laminate Flooring
- Sweep the floor first to get rid it of any debris that may scratch it.
- Pour around ¼ cup of white vinegar into an empty 35-ounce spray-bottle and fill it with water.
- Cover the bottle and shake to mix.
- Apply it to the floor and wipe immediately.
Finally, for whatever reason your wood laminate floor cleaning tasks prove unsuccessful and stain is still visible and cannot be removed, no need to fret. There are products available that can cover the damage and restore your floor to top shape. Otherwise you can always hire someone to repair your laminate floor for you.
