One of the greatest things about laminate is that it s designed to look clean and shiny and proper maintenance will ensure it stays this way.
Cloudy laminate floors.
Laminate floors are so beautiful when first installed but over time they can start to look a little worse for wear.
The very dark laminate just.
Watch and learn how to make your laminate floors last and how to whip up a diy cleaner that works wonders.
When floors get dull or cloudy they can be difficult to fix.
What i saw with steam was a dull cloudy film develop.
I tried to get all that off and areas not hurt i had better luck but i just noticed this week down the hallway was warping and it looks like it s bubbled up if that makes sense.
It s possible but without proper knowledge your efforts to restore the look of your hardwood floors can make matters worse.
What are we doing wrong and how can we fix it.
You know the one we mean that streaky cloudy look where we were trying to get sparkle and shine.
A cloudy film on your laminate floors is most likely caused by using too much cleaning product.
Skip adding any extra fragrances or essentials oils.
Laminate floors are durable easy to maintain and versatile.
Laminate cleaners can be used for cloudy hazing not related to adhesive such as if someone spills something on the laminate tries to wipe it up and then forgets to wipe up the last remnants.
Of course unsightly streaks and blemishes need not be permanent.
After mopping go over floors with a dry microfiber cloth or a dry mop to ensure no water remains on the laminate.
However dirt buildup and residue from the wrong cleaning products can build up on laminate and make it dull.
The problem with laminate floors is that too much water seeps into the cracks between the planks and can cause swelling and damage that is irreversible.
I had medium dark laminate floors in my last house and they were a breeze to keep.
A little water goes a long way on a laminate floor.
For most areas of laminate flooring in your home a dry or dust mop may be all that is needed for regular cleaning.
Be sure to dry the floor immediately after steam cleaning with a clean dry microfiber cloth or mop.
If your floors are very dirty a mixture of 1 gallon of warm water and 1 cup of white distilled vinegar is the perfect foil for heavy soiling.
Hardwood floors are supposed to have a beauty and luster that bring out the best in your living space.
It comes in a spray bottle or a jug you can use to refill spray mops.
Bona makes a separate cleaner for stone tile and laminate floors too.
For deeper cleaning you can use a steam mop very sparingly on laminate floors.