How to wash laminate flooring

Laminate is a very attractive floor covering, which is laid in different rooms, residential and commercial. But, in order to preserve its beauty and strength for a long time, it is necessary to know how to wash the laminate and what means are suitable for this. We offer you some useful tips to help you easily care for your coating.

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How to wash a laminate?

To quickly wash a laminate and not leave stains on it, use:

• water with a soft rag;
• special mop;
• detergents for laminated coatings;
• alcohol or acetone to remove stains;
• detergents for cleaning rooms;
• polish for laminated coatings;
• broom, vacuum cleaner;
• auxiliary products: shampoo, household chores, dishwashing liquid.

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What can not be washed laminate flooring?

This decorative material, although durable, but its attractiveness can be permanently reduced if the surface is not properly looked after. To prevent this, when cleaning the laminate, never use:

• cleaning powders, abrasive products;
• solvents;
• metal brushes, hard sponges and rags;
• liquids containing acid;
• products not intended for laminated coatings;
• pastes, which include wax or mastic;
• steam cleaner.

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How to wash the laminate?

To protect such an attractive coating, follow simple cleaning rules:

1. Easy dry cleaning every day.
2. Use a broom or vacuum cleaner for this.
3. Wet cleaning is carried out 2-3 times a week, while the rag should not be wet, but wet.
4. Remove stains and various stains with water and a soft, light cloth.
5. For high-quality cleaning, often change the water.

Important! Make sure that there is no excessive moisture on the coating. Otherwise, the wood is deformed, and the varnish can swell, after which the laminate will forever lose its attractiveness.

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How to wash a laminate so that there are no stains?

So that there are no stains on the laminate and it always shines, follow these recommendations:

1. Prepare a container of water.
2. Add the selected detergent to it in the right amount - the usual soap solution should be slightly foamy, and use special tools according to the instructions.
3. Dry to remove dust.
4. Wet a soft cloth or roller with a special mop in the cleaning solution.
5. Squeeze so that the water does not drip and walk over the entire surface of the floor.
6. Wipe dry with a new clean rag to remove any remaining moisture and stains.
7. Polish the surface with a special laminate cleaner.

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How to wash laminate floors after repair?

If the laminate floor got dirty after repair, wash it with improvised means:

1. Use thinner or acetone if paint gets on the surface (apply directly to the stain).
2. Remove building dust with a vacuum cleaner, wipe with water.
3. Clean wallpaper glue with warm water and a soft, light cloth.
4. Clean with a vacuum cleaner. Modern models are equipped with special paralon nozzles for washing the laminate. They effectively dry the surface and collect the remaining moisture. If such a nozzle is missing, wash the floor in parts, while wiping it dry.

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How and how to wash complex stains from the laminate?

Removing stubborn stains from the laminate is not a problem:

1. To remove greasy stains, use household liquid soap, dishwashing concentrates, or a paste that is designed to combat these types of stains. Apply directly to the stain, rinse with a soft cloth and warm water.
2. To remove stains from wine, sauce, juice or berries, use a soft cloth (if the stain is still fresh) or a detergent with a neutral pH, warm water and a light nylon cloth.
3. For stubborn stains, use cleaning solutions that contain acetone or alcohol - they almost always give the desired result quickly. But, after cleaning, wipe the floor with a dry cloth to avoid stains and water buildup.
4. If scratches form on the coating, remove them with a wax pencil.

These tips will help you keep the floor surface intact for a long time. And accordingly, you do not have to additionally spend money on repair or restoration of the coating.

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How to wash the laminate so that it shines?

You always want the floor to be not just clean, but shiny. Especially if the decorative material allows you to quickly achieve this effect. There are many different means for the care of the laminate, which not only perfectly eliminate pollution, but also polish it, create a protective layer. Choose from the list that is suitable for the price and regularly use it when cleaning:

1. Mellerud BIO - great for removing dust, greasy deposits, dirt, traces of shoes.
2. Emsal Laminate is a liquid soap-based product. It impregnates the surface, giving shine, creates protection against moisture and dust.
3. Mr. Proper - washes away dirt and stains, has a pleasant steady aroma.

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Laminate Care Rules

A few more recommendations that will help you always keep your house completely clean and at the same time ensure a long period of operation of the floor covering:

• carry out dry and wet cleaning regularly;
• if complex stains appear, immediately clean them;
• choose the right detergents;
• treat the surface with protective polishes to maintain the attractiveness of the material for a long time and prevent color changes.

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Put these simple rules into practice and your flooring will be a decoration of your home for a long time!