How to clean laminate floor

Laminate floors are made with wood products but contain no solid wood. Laminate floors are specifically made of fiberboard with a moisture-resistant layer underneath and a photographic image of natural wood flooring on top, finished with a hard, clear coating.

So, how do you clean laminate floors?

All you need to clean laminate floors are a light vacuum cleaner or broom and a damp towel for any spots. Vacuum regularly to keep dust, dirt, and grit off the floor and avoid scratches from foot traffic. Never clean laminate floors with anything abrasive, such as cleanser, sandpaper, or steel wool. If your laminate floor has scratches from grit or gravel, you will not be able to sand them out; remember, unlike real hardwood, the woodgrain is only as deep as the photograph.

To clean laminate floors more thoroughly, use a vinegar solution. Put 1/4 cup vinegar into a 32-ounce spray bottle and fill with plain water. Then mop with a damp mop, spraying the floor as you go along. Dry the floor afterward with a soft cloth, and don’t leave any standing water as it may warp the laminate floor panels or soften the glue. Most manufacturers do not recommend using Murphy Oil Soap to clean laminate floors.

You should never wax or polish your laminate floor, and never attempt to refinish it.

It will be easier to clean your laminate floors in the future if you apply a floor restorer once they are clean. A good quality floor restorer will keep new laminate floors looking new, make older laminate floors look new again, and can even make cheap laminate floors look expensive. Pro Shot® Floor Restorer is inexpensive, easy to apply, dries to a high sheen in about 30 minutes, and is UL-listed for slip resistance. It fills scratch marks and protects the floors from spills and black heel marks. Pro Shot® contains no petroleum, so there’s no smelly fumes.

Now you know how to clean laminate floors, but remember, you’ll make your job easier when you use Pro Shot® Floor Restorer.