How To Clean Laminate Flooring

By Author: Irma Greer
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Laminate flooring is one of the most popular flooring types across the United States, and especially in warmer climates. The flooring is easy to install, cost effective and attractive—a threefold collection of benefits that often pushes it over its highest ranked competitors which are carpet, tile and wood flooring.
While cost effective, it is still wise to care for your laminate flooring as well as possible, and this includes taking part in regular maintenance and cleaning the floors as properly and efficiently as possible. Laminate floors are resilient and can handle wear and tear much better than other forms of flooring, but that doesn't mean you should take them for granted. Taking good care of your laminate floors can leave them looking just as nice as the day you had them professionally installed.
Here are a few tips to clean and take care of your laminate floors:
*Sweep daily: Keep a broom somewhere handy and give the floors a quick sweep before turning in for the night. Getting loose debris off the ground and clearing the floor of loose dirt is a great way to maintain the integrity of the floor.
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... *Vacuum regularly: It is impractical to think you will get the vacuum out every day, but try to vacuum your floors as frequently as possible. Vacuums take up dirt, debris and other particles that could ultimately damage the floor, especially if left and walked over repeatedly for an extended period of time.
*Use rugs: Keep a rug on the floor to protect highly trafficked areas, such as doorways or in front of the oven or stove. Rugs will absorb a lot of the regular pressure that comes from repeated walking, and can capture loose dirt before it becomes impacted into the ground.
*Use protectors on furniture: Dirt will often come off of the laminate flooring, even if it requires a bit of elbow grease to get it off. One thing that cannot be fixed so easily is a scratch. Chairs and tables are guilty of moving ever so slightly as you stand up or sit down, and this perpetual movement can cause scratches to develop under the legs. Use felted protectors on the legs or feet of your tables, couches, chairs and other furniture to protect your laminate flooring.
The best cleaning supplies to use on your laminate flooring will depend on the specific material and design of your floors. As a general rule, avoid steam cleaning whenever possible. This can interfere with the lamination process and cause a great deal of damage to laminate floors. If you have any further questions concerning the best ways to clean laminate floors, contact your flooring expert.
 

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