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Post by sincity2003 on Jul 2, 2014 20:51:41 GMT
We are moving into a house that has laminate wood floors in the living room/dining room/kitchen. We've always had carpet and tile. Is there a special cleaner I need? Or anything special I should know? We will only be there for a year and I really want all my security deposit back at the end, so any advice on how to care for these floors is appreciated.
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Jul 2, 2014 20:57:58 GMT
I use Bona cleaners for my floors. They have a formula for hardwood and another for laminate/tile.
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Post by junebugz on Jul 2, 2014 21:01:11 GMT
I use Bona cleaners for my floors. They have a formula for hardwood and another for laminate/tile. This is what I was going to suggest! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2014 21:27:36 GMT
We found that every little spot showed due to how our boards ran and how the light hit them. Plus we had a dog. Honestly I never found anything that worked well, but would try to above recommendation if I still was in that house. This is one reason I really really prefer real wood!
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Post by sincity2003 on Jul 2, 2014 21:31:15 GMT
Thank you! I will look for it next time I'm at Target.
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jul 2, 2014 21:33:22 GMT
The Enjo floor cleaning system is little short of a miracle.
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Jul 2, 2014 21:56:46 GMT
I haven't had luck with Bona - it left streaks. A lot of people recommend using vinegar and water and I've had a little luck with that. I'm mostly using my steam mop but I've also read you shouldn't use steam so I don't really know if I'm ruining my floors or not.
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Post by zishisak on Jul 2, 2014 22:36:09 GMT
I use a towel with as much water squeezed out as possible. I'm also looking for an easier, better method (don't care for Bona for large areas).
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Post by KikiPea on Jul 2, 2014 22:37:10 GMT
We use the Bona system as well and love it!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2014 23:37:39 GMT
I have a shark steam mop. It is perfect for my laminate wood floors. No chemicals at all. It has three levels of steam and the floor gets really clean.
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Jul 2, 2014 23:45:49 GMT
Never use water or a steam cleaner on laminate without checking manufacturers instructions for cleaning - almost all say no water on laminate.
i've been using Bona cleaners since 2009 and my floors look like new - no streaks.
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Post by sincity2003 on Jul 3, 2014 0:12:43 GMT
Never use water or a steam cleaner on laminate without checking manufacturers instructions for cleaning - almost all say no water on laminate. i've been using Bona cleaners since 2009 and my floors look like new - no streaks. There are some packages left over in the garage so next time we are there I will see what it says. I thought I heard somewhere else not to use our Shark on laminate wood which is why I asked here  Thanks again everyone |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2014 0:17:53 GMT
I was told by my installer to never, ever use plain water or steam on my floors. Bona left streaks no matter what I did. I have been making my own cleaner and have used it over a year with no problems.
Homemade Laminate Cleaner
2-4 drops Dawn dish liquid
1 cup water
1 cup rubbing alcohol
1 cup vinegar
Mix together in a spray bottle and shake.
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Post by kckckc on Jul 3, 2014 1:06:54 GMT
I use vinegar and water. Bona left streaks and it is expensive.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2014 1:08:48 GMT
I have to Shark steam cleaner and it is amazing for laminate floors!
FYI, do not use a cleaner unless it says for laminate floor on it. Not any Lysol, pine sol, generic cleaner will work for laminate floors.
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Post by wonderwoman on Jul 3, 2014 1:11:40 GMT
I have Pergo and have been using the Shark Steamer for years...
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Post by scrapbookbobbie on Jul 3, 2014 1:20:37 GMT
I use vinegar and water mixed in a spray bottle. I spray it on a microfiber mop. Works great, I never have streaks.
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Post by scrapngranny on Jul 3, 2014 1:28:54 GMT
Bona left streaks on the floors at our previous house, we moved into this house a year ago and Bona does a great job. I think it will depend on your particular floor. I have dogs a Bona removes dog drool.
Making sure spilled liquids get cleaned up right away, there isn't much else to do for laminate,met hats the beauty of it.
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