If you recently have had laminate wooden floors installed, you are probably curious what is the best maintenance and care you can provide to ensure the condition remains in good standing and your investment lasts. We at Leading Carpet Cleaning would to share the guide on how to care, maintain, and treat your laminate hardwood floors.
Microfiber Mop for Hardwood Floors
First things first, removing dirt and debris from floors is important not just for the overall indoor health quality, but grit and traction can cause damage to the laminate flooring too. A microfiber mop is the first thing you need to clean the floors. Gliding across the floor to pick up dirt and pet hair effortlessly, the microfiber mop is equipped with a swivel head to cover large areas quickly and go under and around furniture simple. Laminate wood floors need to avoid contact with liquids and require very little as too much will cause the flooring to warp. In this regard, when it comes to sanitation or removing spots, you can use a premade manufacturer’s cleaning solution or make a homemade solution, which is a less expensive but equally efficient alternative.
Homemade Laminate Floor Cleaner
In a squirt bottle mix thoroughly together 3 parts water, 1 part white vinegar, and a small squirt of liquid dish detergent.
1) Thoroughly remove the dirt and debris with a microfiber mop, or if prefer, you can use a vacuum on the wood floors setting. Keep in mind when vacuuming or dust mopping the floor, it is best to follow the direction that the floor is laid in as it collects all the dirt between the grooves instead of trapping it. If you opt to use a vacuum, ensure the beater is not operating during vacuuming as it can damage the surface.
2) Lightly dampen the microfiber pad with warm water and spray on the cleaning solution, either the handmade solution or the manufacturer’s formula directly on the microfiber pad.
4) Mop the floor make sure to clean off the sides, corner, and middle of the floor. To avoid missing anywhere, use a grid-like pattern to ensure detail.
5) As the microfiber pad gets too dirty simply, simply rinse, replace and reapply the cleaning solution.
6) After you have completed the microfiber pad can be tossed in the washing machine for cleaning after you have rinsed off the bulk of the residues.
Caring for Laminate Flooring
– Never wax or polish your laminate flooring as it is not true wood and does not need it.
– Avoid using anything with chemicals that promise a clean and shine.
– For cleaning laminate floors, do not use bleach or abrasive cleaners.
– Because they are infamous for scratching surfaces, never use steel wool or scouring pads.
– Resist using string mops or sponge mops that use a lot of water.
– Never soak the microfiber mop pad, but only dampen it when wet mopping your floor.
– Use dry cloth or paper towel to blot up spills. Do not allow liquids to linger as moisture will cause damage and warping.
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When it comes to professional assistance when treating your hardwood floors, contact the pros of Leading Carpet Cleaning and let our experts do the rest.
