How to Clean Laminate Floors
Laminate flooring is great choice for homeowners who want the look of hardwood in their home. This type of floor not only looks beautiful but also a lot easier to clean and maintain. The flooring basically resists many stains but difficult stains will need attention. The cleaning is not as hard as you think and will get the floors looking like new again.
Materials Needed
- Broom
- Vacuum clean with a soft brush attachment
- 2 cups vinegar
- 1 cup water
- Spray bottle
- Sponge mop
1. Sweep the entire floor to remove any dust, dirt or debris.
2. Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to clean the floor. The brush should be soft so it will not damage the laminate flooring. Vacuum the entire floor to remove any particles that may have been left over from sweeping. Pay attention to the corners in the room because this is where dust and hair build up.
3. Pour 2 cups of vinegar and 1 cup of water into a spray bottle. Shake the spray bottle so the liquids are mixed.
4. Spray one section of the floor until it is soaked with the liquid.
5. Wet a sponge mop and squeeze it to get rid of excess water.
6. Mop the floor going with the grain of the wood. Use smooth and even strokes.
7. Rinse the mop and squeeze the water out.
8. Repeat Steps 4-7 for the next section. Continue the process until the entire floor is clean.