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Cleaning Laminate Flooring

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May 13, 2019

I have laminate flooring and I have tried everything from white vinegar and water, white vinegar, water and a little bit of Dawn soap. I have tried rubbing alcohol and for the life of me, you can always see footprints and paw prints and streaks from who knows where.

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If someone having the same issues has something else that I can try! Help!

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May 13, 20190 found this helpful

Detergent attracts more dirt. After you clean it, make sure it is rinsed well.

 
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April 6, 2016

We have laminate flooring that was installed in October. I have used Bona floor cleaner and now I have a film on the floors. Any suggestions for removing the build up?


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July 1, 20160 found this helpful

Pergo floors cost me $1580 rent deposit. Now that I own my own home, I will never buy it. Who wants a floor they can't even kill germs off?

 
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January 9, 2018

Laminate floors can become dull from wear or the use of certain cleaning products. Many homeowners have had success cleaning them using steam or vinegar and water.

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They typically need to be dried to prevent water spots and streaks. This is a page about cleaning dull laminate floors.

Mopping Laminate Floor

February 27, 2013

Because of its composition, removing pet urine stains and odors from laminate flooring may seem daunting. This is a page about cleaning pet urine stains and odors from laminate flooring.

Puppy next to a puddle on laminate floors.

February 28, 2017

Laminate flooring is notorious for showing streaks after cleaning. This page offers some solutions for, "What can I use on laminate floors that won't streak?".

A woman cleaning a laminate floor.

May 4, 2016

This is a page about cleaning black rubber marks on laminate flooring. Black scuff marks from shoes and other items can mar the appearance of your flooring.

Pair of black boots and tennis shoes on a vinyl floor

February 28, 2017

Certain stains on a laminate floor can be difficult to remove. This is a page about removing stains from laminate floors.

A spill on a laminate floor, being cleaned up with a mop.

April 3, 2013

Floor wax and some floor cleaning products leave a waxy residue on laminate flooring. This is a page about removing wax from laminate flooring.

Man Removing Wax From Laminate Flooring

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January 24, 2011

What is the best way to clean my laminate floor after new construction? The floor appears to have a dull finish?

 
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October 30, 2010

I have laminate floors throughout my house. I was advised by a friend to not mop them like you would linoleum.

 
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September 30, 2010

I have an extremely high gloss laminate floor, it's beautiful. I have tried everything to clean it, but I can still see streaks. Does anything work?

 
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September 15, 2010

What is everyone using to clean wood laminate floors?

 
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June 24, 2010

I need to know how to remove Mop and Glo build up from laminate wood floor.

 
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March 28, 2010

Does anyone know how to shine up wood laminate flooring? I have only used vinegar and water to clean, but there is no shine on my floors at all. Thanks

 
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March 9, 2010

What's best used to clean laminate flooring? I don't want to use anything that leaves streaks or dulls it. Thank you.

 
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February 10, 2010

How do you clean laminate wood floor?

 
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December 10, 2009

I was told not to use anything on my Pergo laminate floors. Is this true? Or can someone give me a way to clean them, besides the spray?

 
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October 18, 2009

We have just moved into our new home. The previous owners installed laminate hardwood flooring throughout the house.

 
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September 10, 2009

How to remove skidmarks from laminate floor?

 
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July 21, 2009

I just had a new laminate floor installed and I love it. So far (because it's new and hasn't had time to get really dirty) I've just damp mopped it.

 
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May 30, 2009

Just installed new dark oak coloured laminate flooring. Unfortunately it shows up every mark, footprints, paw marks, water stains, etc.

 
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May 21, 2009

I am looking for a wood floor (laminate) cleaner.

 
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May 7, 2009

How do I get rid of the film that's on my laminate floors?

 
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February 27, 2009

How do you clean laminate flooring? There is wax/oil on parts of the flooring, because my boyfriend in the past made the mistake of putting wax on the flooring?

 
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