how do i clean laminate floor?

Question

i have had flooring down about 2 months now and regularly sweep at and clean with those floor cleaning wipes that you put on a flat mop thing. Thats all very well but judging by the colour of my white socks if i walk around it aint as effective as i'd like. its as if its crying out for a good mopping but heard you shouldn't get them too wet? worrying about the boards warping if water gets down between sheets. any ideas plaes? thanks

Answer 1

i wish i knew! i can wash mine everyday and the bloody thing still looks dirty!

Answer 2

Pledge do a wonderful spray that you apply directly to the laminate flooring. Wring out a mop until it is just damp, use the spray section by section and then go over it with the damp mop. It gives the flooring a lovely shine and smells very good. This can be found at most supermarkets.

Pledge also do a solution that can be added to a bucket of water (I use very hot water as this dries a lot quicker, which will eliminate the worry of warping). Although I don't think this is as good as the spray it is another remedy.

Hope this helps

Answer 3

laminate floor is v easy to clean
clean water in a mop bucket, a clean mop and either a little washing up liquid or cleaning fluid such as Mr Muscle laminate floor cleaner - but do not pour a lot.
The key is to wring the mop really well after you soak it in this water, wipe part of the floor and then soak and wring again until all is cleaned. It is not necessary to use the floor liquid every time as it leaves a kind of film on the surface - so alternate with washing up liquid. You can even use bleach if it is v dirty - if you have animals etc. Obviously bleach rarely.
Dont forget to put the radio on for some music

Answer 4

With laminate floor, have to use a product that is "no rinse".
The best product I've found w/ease of use & success is "Armstrong's No Rinse", located in stores where the floor wax is displayed. Only takes 1/4 cup to 1 gallon warmest water, use small mop or sponge mop & do need to squeeze out to damp dry when cleaning floor.
Armstrong No Rinse is $2-$4, depending where you shop. I get it for $2 at the Family or Dollar General Store.

Answer 5

I use a flat mop, the kind you use to pick up the dust, but I have a microfibre "head".. bought from Wilko and I just damp it in bowl of water and laminate cleaner, wring, pop on the mop and off you go! I clean the microfibre head after each room and then put in the washine machine.

Answer 6

Use a special cleaner made for wooden floors and mop the floors with it. If you squeeze the mop out really well, it won't get warped.

Answer 7

Get down to a good store even one that supplies laminate , in there you should find a laminatre floor cleaner, while there buy a laminate floor sealer , clean the floor then seal it , it will leave you with a clean floor that is easy to keep clean

Answer 8

If you ring out the mop good it will be fine. You don't want to be sloshing water and soap all over. Just a good damp mop with some soap.

Answer 9

use a sponge mop they tend to retain less water than material mops, therefore less goes on the floor, but the boards shouldnt warp anyway.

Answer 10

Just use a dmap cloth and pledge floor cleaner, that way you can get all the dirt out without soaking it with water

Answer 11

hot water with pledge soapy wood cleaner, then get down on your hands and knees with an old towel, dont put too much soap in though or it's really slidy, but very amusing if you have a dog when the postman comes!!!!