Laminate is one of the easiest flooring options - there are many guides on the internet which tell you how to install your own laminate flooring.
Once installed, cleaning them is not too tough either, but it is still work that could use some tried and tested tips.
Here we bring you three tips that will help you keep your laminate floor clean and beautiful for years to come.
As with most materials, keeping it clean and well-maintained will also increase its durability and add value to your home.
Using a Dry Mop for Laminate Flooring If dirt is not cleared off regularly, it will over time reduce the gloss and shine of the surface.
You can get a dry mop for your laminate flooring from any of the hardware stores.
These do a great job of keeping the surface of the floor clear of loose dirt.
Most dry mops have disposable pads, so make sure you dispose off the ones which get dirty, and get a clean one regularly.
Also note that you want to go in the direction of the seams when cleaning, because going in their opposing direction will make the dirt get trapped in the seams.
Another option you have is to use a vacuum in place of a dry mop.
Homemade Cleaner Once in a while you also want to clean the laminate flooring by a wet mop.
Here is a recipe of a homemade cleaner that has been used to clean laminate floors with great success: Get about half a cup of vinegar, 2-3 squirts of liquid dish detergent, and about a bucketful of warm water.
Mixing them you get a cleaner that will keep the gloss on your laminate flooring for years to come.
If there are tough stains or streaks that won't go, increase the quantity of vinegar or dish detergent till they do.
Reduce Damage by using Pads and Rugs The center of any room is the area that gets the most footfall traffic.
You can reduce the wear to the laminate surface by adding a rug or carpet in this area.
Another tip is to use pads underneath your furniture, TV stand, study table, coffee table etc.
Otherwise you will notice that over time the spots where these are placed will get worn out and damaged more than other places.
With just a minimum of care, you can get not just a clean and more beautiful living space, but also get a more durable and long-lasting laminate flooring.
Once installed, cleaning them is not too tough either, but it is still work that could use some tried and tested tips.
Here we bring you three tips that will help you keep your laminate floor clean and beautiful for years to come.
As with most materials, keeping it clean and well-maintained will also increase its durability and add value to your home.
Using a Dry Mop for Laminate Flooring If dirt is not cleared off regularly, it will over time reduce the gloss and shine of the surface.
You can get a dry mop for your laminate flooring from any of the hardware stores.
These do a great job of keeping the surface of the floor clear of loose dirt.
Most dry mops have disposable pads, so make sure you dispose off the ones which get dirty, and get a clean one regularly.
Also note that you want to go in the direction of the seams when cleaning, because going in their opposing direction will make the dirt get trapped in the seams.
Another option you have is to use a vacuum in place of a dry mop.
Homemade Cleaner Once in a while you also want to clean the laminate flooring by a wet mop.
Here is a recipe of a homemade cleaner that has been used to clean laminate floors with great success: Get about half a cup of vinegar, 2-3 squirts of liquid dish detergent, and about a bucketful of warm water.
Mixing them you get a cleaner that will keep the gloss on your laminate flooring for years to come.
If there are tough stains or streaks that won't go, increase the quantity of vinegar or dish detergent till they do.
Reduce Damage by using Pads and Rugs The center of any room is the area that gets the most footfall traffic.
You can reduce the wear to the laminate surface by adding a rug or carpet in this area.
Another tip is to use pads underneath your furniture, TV stand, study table, coffee table etc.
Otherwise you will notice that over time the spots where these are placed will get worn out and damaged more than other places.
With just a minimum of care, you can get not just a clean and more beautiful living space, but also get a more durable and long-lasting laminate flooring.
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