Tips for Laminate Floor Cleaning
Laminate floors are a popular flooring choice due to their economical price and their easy do it yourself installation methods. These floors will last for years to come if you provide proper care and maintenance on a regular basis. Knowing how to care for your laminate flooring will keep your floors looking like new with very little effort on your part.
- Dry mop - Dry mopping is great option for in between cleanings for laminate flooring. There are many brands of dry mops on the market such as the Swiffer sweeper. A dry mop uses a disposable pad that is electrically charged to draw in and collect the dirt and particles on your flooring.
- Vacuum - Many vacuum’s have a hard floor setting that cleans with the suction of a vacuum cleaner, yet uses a soft bristled brush so that the floor does not become damaged. If your vacuum does not have this setting, you can purchase and inexpensive stick vacuum that will also do a great job.
- Avoid soaking - Laminate flooring can become damaged if it is exposed to water on a regular basis. You do not want to soak your floor on a regular basis; this will allow water to soak into the cracks between the planks of the floor. Spray your floor down with cleaner, and then clean immediately with a dry towel.
- Sweeping - Some brooms that have hard bristles can damage and scratch laminate flooring. If you are going to use a regular broom on your flooring, it is best that you buy a soft bristled broom. These brooms will not scratch the delicate surface on the laminate flooring.
- Laminate floor cleaner - Due to the popularity of this flooring choice, there are many commercial cleaning products available on the market specifically designed to clean laminate flooring. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for how to apply the product.
- All natural cleaner - If you want to choose an all-natural cleaning method for your laminate floor, there are a couple of choices for you to choose from. Both vinegar and baking soda are great alternative cleaning products that can be mixed in a spray bottle with water.