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Cleaning laminate floors...suggestions?

chiclet — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 11:44:41 GMT

I have had these for about 8 years and I have used many cleaners but Orange Glo everyday seems to leave them looking the best. I used a microfiber mop with a big pad that can be washed. I cleaned my floors and then took a damp paper towel and wiped across where I had cleaned and it was very dirty so I cleaned again and still paper towel was dirty. I don't know how to get them really clean. Any suggestions?

Re: Cleaning laminate floors...suggestions?

sann — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:03:28 GMT

I use a shark steam mop, but I have vinyl laminate,

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fingerlakesny — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:26:01 GMT

Iuse Murphy's oil soap. Love the smell and shine.

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CelticCrafter — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:47:06 GMT

@chiclet

Wood laminate?

I have only ever used vinegar and water with a microfiber rag.

Every once in a while, I will add a few drops of Dawn to the bucket.

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151949 — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:56:33 GMT

My housekeeper uses a product that she sprays on the floor then goes over with my Don Aslett mop - she uses the mop pad dry so the only thing wet on the floor is the stuff she lightly sprays. When our floor was installed they specifically told me not to get it wet - damp is ok - wet is not.If it gets wet , it has to be dried immediately. In between the housekeeper cleaning these floors I just sweep it with the dust mop pad of my aslett mop.

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Kat 13 — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 13:10:53 GMT

Hi...

I have dark SHINY laminate floors in my kitchen and hardwood floors throughout the

rest of my home.

With a microfiber mop, I use BRUCE Hardwood and Laminate floor cleaner.

I love it as it cleans BOTH laminate and hardwood making it easier to do all

floors at the same time if necessary.

And it also dries in TWO seconds !!!

It's great !! 💙

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webbgarner1 — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 13:15:03 GMT

@chiclet I have had good reults with damp mopping with vinegar and water mixture , or a product called bona . It is a hard wood cleaner you can spray on and wipe with a microfiber mop. Bed bath and beyond and home improvement stores i know have it. You should not get your hardwoods and laminate wood soaked. What liquid you do put down, immediately dry thoroughly.

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pattypeep — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 13:38:23 GMT

@chiclet I use a spin mop and cool vinegar water on our Pergo. They come out beautiful. I have Pergo downstairs and real oak upstairs. On the Pergo, I walk behind my work with a large towel just in case any water is left.

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zitawins — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 14:50:05 GMT

When we moved in to our new town home last year, we were told specifically NOT to use vinegar because it will dull the shine. I use a swifter with cleaning pads or simply a bono lightly sprayed with water.

So far they look grand.

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AuntG — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 14:59:18 GMT

Not saying mine look the best, but I Swiffer them and occasionally use a steam mop that dries quickly.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 15:01:36 GMT

Warm water on a microfiber mop or sponge mop, and damp not wet. I have had a lam floor in my kitchen for 17 years, still looks good, very light off white.

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summerwind — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 15:42:44 GMT

I haven't used it on my new laminate floor yet, just moved in, but Method Squirt & Mop Hard Floor Cleaner was recommended. It is pet friendly. I have used it on some furniture, happy with the results.

I heard it is available at Meijer's, but got mine from Amazon.

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henderson — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 16:16:35 GMT

I've had laminate floors for about 15 years and I use a steam mop. I do put distilled water in the water tank. It's so easy to clean floors.

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Fressa — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 16:18:40 GMT

I have a variety of hard floor surfaces and love my Hahn floor steamer. It works on all of them and I only have to make one pass. Dries instantly and no streaking.

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Peaches McPhee — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:04:45 GMT

Another vote for plain white vinegar and water. I've tried lots of different things, but nothing is as good as this.

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pattypeep — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:25:36 GMT

@zitawins Our floors were refinished about 15+ years ago. We have always had two dogs and at least one cat. I started using vinegar and water about five years ago because the floors were beginning to look dull after using a cleaner. Following is a picture I took five minutes ago after washing my floor 20 minutes ago with cool water and vinegar.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 19:09:21 GMT

wrote:
Hi...

I have dark SHINY laminate floors in my kitchen and hardwood floors throughout the
rest of my home.

With a microfiber mop, I use BRUCE Hardwood and Laminate floor cleaner.

I love it as it cleans BOTH laminate and hardwood making it easier to do all
floors at the same time if necessary.

And it also dries in TWO seconds !!!

It's great !! 💙

@Kat 13. I saw an evaluation of floor cleaning products and it reccommended Bruce Floor Cleaner as the best product. I had trouble finding it but finally got it at Lowe's. I have cork floors which are made like laminate.

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depglass — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 15:05:27 GMT

I use the Swiffer with the pads, not the tank. These floors don't like liquid, they will lift if liquid is left on them, so I don't take a chance.

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Kat 13 — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 14:34:08 GMT

Hi.

I buy Bruce's at Shop-Rite.....Try your local grocery store or...

Call 800 233-3823 or go to www.Armstrong.com, the makers of Bruce's.

They should be able to tell you where to purchase it in your area. 💜

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RedTop — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 19:13:25 GMT

My laminate flooring specifically stated to use only water and vinegar. No chemical cleaners and no steam mop.