How to restore the beauty of my laminate flooring?
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I used all kinds of cleanser and floor wax on my floor but the dog stain wouldn’t badge. Unfortunately carpet is not the best solution. We are in the middle of big projects in the house so new flooring would be last in the list. Any suggestions?
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Try a mix of vinegar and water and maybe a dash of dish liquid to see if you can budge the stain. Vinegar neutralizes the acid in urine.
Hi Marjorie, this may help you
Steps to Get the Old Stains Out
1. Wipe the area with a damp cloth to remove debris and surface stains. Dry.
2. Sprinkle with baking soda and use a soft-bristled brush or toothbrush to clean any hardened mess in the space between planks. Do not scrub the area — you don’t want to rub off the protective coating. Let that sit for a few minutes to soak up any possible moisture.
3. Spray lightly with white vinegar and watch it foam. The same acid-base reaction that makes baking soda and vinegar great at cleaning drains also helps dissolve pet stains and lift them from the subfloor. Meanwhile, the vinegar neutralizes the scent that draws pets back to the spot.
4. Wipe dry and spray with vinegar again to activate any remaining baking soda, then remove the vinegar with a clean cloth lightly dampened with water.
5. Blow-dry the area on low heat to ensure the subfloor is dry. This will also let you know if there’s any urine remaining behind — you’ll smell it if you didn’t get all the pee out. In that case, wait a day to let the subfloor completely dry, then repeat steps 1-4. Note: Saturating the subfloor will cause your laminate to warp!
6. Refinish the area if needed. Urine is surprisingly acidic and can greatly damage your laminate’s protective coating over time. Fortunately, most manufacturers sell an easily-applied refinishing kit.
go to the dollar store an but AWSOME CLEANER pour it full consintrantion on the floor let sit 30 min. us a hard brissel brush an scrub the area … wipe w/ a clean hot cloth...repeat if needed
As Naomie has stated many times, laminate flooring is a poor choice in homes with animals. Stains/odors are rarely completely eradicated despite numerous attempts.
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