There are many advantages associated with laminate flooring, which makes this a very popular option for flooring. It is a flooring that can easily be installed, it is not expensive, and it is very durable. The one disadvantage with this type of flooring is that you need to be very careful when you clean it. Laminate flooring planks consist of layers of fiber Laminate Flooring Installation Guidelines Macomb IL 61455 and wood, and then the floor’s surface has been sealed with a protective coating. It is this coating that gives the flooring its attractive shine. When you use a regular cleaner on the floor, you could damage the protective sealant. Any cleaning solution with ammonia or soap as an ingredient will leave streak marks behind on the surface of the floor and could Macomb IL 61455 cause the floor to lose its shine.
Light foot traffic
An effective method of cleaning it is to sweep and dry mop it. You can use a bristle or plastic broom for sweeping the loose debris and dirt from the surface of the floor. When you sweep the floor, make sure that you are moving the broom gently so you can avoid scratching the flooring Tips For Choosing The Perfect Laminate Flooring Macomb IL 61455 from large sized granular dust particles, which could have sharp edges. The vacuum cleaner can be used instead of the broom. Make sure the beater bar is removed from the vacuum first. Once you have swept or vacuum the floor you can dry mop to rid of the rest of the dirt and dust from the laminate flooring. This dry mop has a Macomb IL 61455 disposable pad attached to a long stick. This type of dry mop can collect the finer dust particles still clinging to your floor. Move it gently over your floor and if it becomes soaked with dust change to a new clean pad.
Heavy foot traffic
Wet mopping is the way to clean the floor. One problem with this is that plain water is a little Macomb IL 61455 bit alkaline by nature and often leaves white water spots behind on your floor. You will need to neutralize it by adding vinegar to the water to prevent white spots. In a gallon of warm water, you add a one-eighth cup of white vinegar. For best results, you need to use a micro-filter mop. It has grooves and is very soft so it Macomb IL 61455 can collect any dirt very well. Dip your mop in the mixture, wring out any excess water, and mop your laminate flooring. Let air dry and walk on it when dry.
Mild stains
Mix one half part rubbing alcohol and one part window cleaner in spray bottle. Spray the stain and wipe with paper towel.
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