How to Clean Laminate Floors
For laminate flooring that always looks its best, follow these easy cleaning and care tips.
For laminate flooring that always looks its best, follow these easy cleaning and care tips.
Routine Laminate Floor Cleaning & Care
- Clean your laminate floor using a microfibre or terry cloth mop and Armstrong Flooring Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner.
- For best results, spray cleaner directly onto the bottom of the mop cover.
- Sweep or vacuum regularly using the wand attachment on your vacuum cleaner. DO NOT use the beater bar on your vacuum, or it could damage the floor.
- Use floor protectors on furniture to reduce indentation. The heavier the item, the wider the floor protector needed.
- Place a natural or colorfast mat at outside entrances to reduce the amount of dirt and moisture brought into your home.
FOR BEST RESULTS
- Clean up liquid spills immediately.
DO NOT
- Wet Mop laminate floors.
- Use steam mops on laminate floors.
- Use mops with oil treated covers.
- Place black rubber blacked mats, wheels or tyres on laminate floors. These will stain your floor.
- Surface dirt, grit, grease or high heel marks should be addressed immediately.
- Remove tough spots like shoe polish, tar and asphalt driveway seal with adhesive cleaner, low-odour mineral spirits or nail polish remover containing acetone (follow instructions on label).
- Soap-based detergents or “mop and shine” products are not recommended for use on laminate floors as these may leave a dull film on your floor.
- Do not apply wax or polish your floor.
- For added protection, use floor protectors (such as felt) on chairs and other furniture. The heavier the item, the wider the floor protector should be.
- When using a vacuum cleaner, disengage the beater bar and use the bare floor setting.
- Place a natural or colourfast mat at outside entrances to collect tracked-in dirt and absorb excess moisture. Also place wipe off mats at the inside of every entrance.
- Metal caster wheels can damage the floor. Instead, we recommend using soft white or grey wheels wide enough to support the load.
- For minor abrasions or scratches, use a touch-up kit or acrylic filler to repair.
- Major damage can be repaired with a plank replacement