How to clean your laminate floors the right way!, by Edge Cleaning Clips on YouTube. 1 min 7 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 7 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Clear the room of loose items and rugs so you can reach every part of the floor.
Vacuum or dry sweep first to remove grit, crumbs and hair. Grit scratches laminate when you mop over it.
Dilute a pH-neutral laminate cleaner in a bucket following the bottle ratio. Skip vinegar, bleach and wax products.
Dip the microfibre mop in the solution and wring it out until it is barely damp, not dripping.
Mop in small sections, working from the far corner back toward the door so you do not walk on wet floor.
Go over each area once and keep the mop damp rather than soaking. Standing water can seep into the seams.
Dry any visible moisture straight away with a soft towel, especially near edges and doorways.
Let the floor air dry for about 10 minutes before putting rugs and furniture back.
Tips and common mistakes
Never pour water directly on laminate. Damp mopping is enough for normal dirt.
Wipe spills as soon as they happen so liquid does not sit in the joints.
Use felt pads under furniture legs to stop scratches between cleans.
Test any new cleaner on a hidden patch first to check it does not dull the finish.
Questions
Can I use vinegar or bleach on laminate?
No. Vinegar is acidic and can dull the wear layer, and bleach can damage the finish. Stick to a pH-neutral laminate cleaner.
How often should I clean laminate floors?
Vacuum or sweep two or three times a week and damp mop once a week. Clean up spills straight away.
Will a steam mop damage laminate?
Often yes. Steam pushes heat and moisture into the seams, which can make the boards swell. Use a damp microfibre mop instead.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
