Laminate mop - which is better?
Familiar parquet, linoleum and tile are increasingly being replaced by more affordable modern materials. But for modern flooring, special care products are required. In order for the floor to last a long time, it is important to choose the right mop. This takes into account the type of coating. We learn, a mop for a laminate - which is better? They are produced in huge quantities, all have advantages and disadvantages.
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Visually, it seems that the laminate is a very durable material, but it is more vulnerable than it seems. Thanks to the top layer of melamine or acrylic, the material is protected, including from liquid.
Laminate is represented by six classes, which differ in thickness and density of the upper layer:
- 21, 22, 23 - household laminate, which is used in residential premises. Such material is quickly abraded and susceptible to mechanical damage.
- 31, 32, 33 - the material is used in domestic and public buildings.
- 34 - used in rooms where the load is extremely high.
Important! For the manufacture of the supporting part of this flooring, compressed wood chips and special protective impregnations are used. It is their quality that affects the resistance of the material to moisture.
The laminate of a moisture resistant series from well-known manufacturers does not deform, even if it lies in water for six hours. It can be used in the kitchen or in the bathroom, but its cost is quite high. When choosing a budget option, you must follow the rules of operation of the material.
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- Important! If, nevertheless, despite the observance of the rules for caring for the flooring, the laminate still needs repair, do not rush to think about its complete replacement. First study the questions:
- How to repair a laminate with your own hands indiscriminately.
- Why do I need a sealant for a laminate.
Types of Mops
We already know that for laminate floors, fluid can be fatal. How to wash them correctly? Laminate mop - how to choose?
Hardware stores are filled with a variety of mops that have advantages and disadvantages. Consider the main types of products for washing a laminate:
- Household - this product includes a telescopic handle and a movable platform. Thanks to the telescopic handle it is possible to adjust the length and angle.
- Universal - used for cleaning not only the floor, but also any other surface. The platform on the universal model is equipped with special ends: with the help of a rubber scraper, water is effectively removed from the floor, abrasive material on the other hand cleans any contaminated surfaces.
- Professional - used for cleaning large rooms.
- Steam - steam is used in the cleaning process, which eliminates strong contaminants.
How to care for the laminate?
After choosing the best mop for the laminate, you should familiarize yourself with the basic rules for caring for this material, because thanks to this, it will last even longer.
Rule 1
In order for the floor to last a long time, he needs to be prevented. Most often, dirt is brought into the apartment with shoes. After that, the sand is in all rooms, and since it is an abrasive material, the laminate is covered with scratches. In order to avoid this, the corridor should be equipped with a good rubberized rug, on which all dirt will linger.
Important! You should not use a washing vacuum cleaner to wash the laminate, as moisture remains behind it in a large amount. But if you decide to purchase a device suitable for cleaning the cover, then it is not superfluous to read several reference articles:
Rule 2
Which mop is best for laminate flooring in an apartment? Before finding out, you should answer the question: is it possible to wash your flooring at all? Some of its types of moisture are not at all afraid, but in a conventional coating, when the water gets between the joints, the upper layer swells. For this reason, gluing a laminate should not use water-based adhesives.
Although every day you can dry clean the floor with a vacuum cleaner. The main thing is to use a special brush with a long pile.
Important! Do not allow sand, dust, or other abrasive particles to collect on the floor.
Rule 3
After vacuuming, you can perform wet cleaning. The problem is that water has an alkaline character. When used for cleaning, white stains remain on the floor. To neutralize it, ordinary vinegar is used. The composition of the cleaning solution includes:
- ¼ cup of white vinegar;
- 2 liters of warm water.
Laminate mop - which is better? It is better to use those options in which the surface is made of microfiber. After washing the floor, you need to open the windows for a while so that it dries well.
Important! If puddles remain on the floor during the washing process, they must be removed immediately with a dry cloth.
Rule 4
When using special chemistry, it is important to pay attention to the components that make up its composition. So that the gloss does not disappear, the composition should not include soap or ammonia. Laminate does not require rubbing and polishing. When scratches and scuffs appear, they can be removed with the help of special pastes.
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Often on the floor, especially if there are small children in the house, a variety of spots appear that are not so easy to remove. But this is possible, the main thing is to know the approach to them!
Important! When spots appear, you need to start removing them as quickly as possible.
Ink
To remove ink stains, use plain water and a rag. If this does not work out with pollution, you should use a special detergent for the laminated surface. If the stain is old, a stain remover is required.
Wine
In this case, the rag is wetted in denatured alcohol and used to wipe the contaminated surface.
Marker
If the floor turned out to be a canvas for a young artist and the traces of the marker cannot be wiped off in any way, white spirit is applied to the soft cloth, which wipes the stains.
Blood
To eliminate this type of contamination, a conventional glass washing spray is used. After the stain disappears, the surface is washed with plain water.
Black shoe marks
A common eraser is often used to remove traces that remain from the soles. If it is not at hand, prepare a solution of baking soda. You can also use glass cleaner.
to contents ↑Important! Unfortunately, even with the most accurate use, the laminate flooring is scratched and loses its appearance; see our workshops for all methods of laminate restoration:
Stock footage
It is not so difficult to look after a laminate. The most important thing is regular cleaning using specially designed products. Thanks to this, the floor covering will delight with its appearance for more than a dozen years.
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