How to Clean and Keep Your Laminate Floorings Shine Properly
If you have pretty laminate floors and want them to shine day after day, it is not difficult. If you need to master these tips toclean and shine laminate floors. Let’s get started!
1. Clean your floors the right way to maintain their shine.
It is a very important step. Dust, dirt, and debris will build up and make your floors look dull if you don’t clean them regularly. You need to do cleaning at least once a week. And if you can, do it every day. The dirty stains will get more stubborn if you leave them on the floors for so long. If you have kids and pets in the house, then you need to do it even more frequently. The rooms with high foot traffic also need to be cleaned often.
And to clean your laminate, you need a mop, right? A high-quality microfiber mop is what I recommend you buy. This kind of material is very gentle on laminate flooring, super-absorbent, and has a deep-cleaning ability. All the dirt, hair, and other particles will be trapped with ease, and your floors will be clean and shiny again. Make sure that your mop is not too wet because the water can cause your floor to warp and lose its shine.
When you do the mopping, remember not to use hard and abrasive tools to remove stubborn stains. It will surely damage the top surface, and your floors will lose their shine forever. You also don’t want to use strong cleaning solutions, either, because, just like abrasive tools, they will spoil your floors. The best choice for you is to use a cleaning solution that is designed for cleaning laminate flooring. You also can try homemade cleaner; just be sure to follow the mixing instructions. Adding essential oils is always a great idea to keep the floor smelling fresh and fragrant.
After you finish the cleaning, let it air dry and avoid letting anyone enter the room until it is completely dry. Don’t forget to open the doors and windows of the room for great and sufficient air circulation.
2. Use the protective pads on the furniture.
The legs of the furniture can scratch the laminate floor and ruin its shine. Make sure all the chairs have anti-slip rubber pads at the bottom to avoid scratching the surface when you move them. Larger furniture, like sofas and desks, requires larger pads.
3. Don’t forget to use the door mats.
A doormat can help to catch all the dust, dirt, debris, and moisture that can make the floor dull. So make sure to place mats at all the doors of your house. This will also help reduce the number of times you have to mop the floors.
