How do I clean "wood" laminate floors?

Marie
by Marie

How is the best way to clean laminate floors?


  12 answers
  • Laura Cooper Laura Cooper on Dec 31, 2019

    I really like using a microfiber flat mop. Rinse the mop pad and wring it out tight before starting. Also, ALWAYS thoroughly dust mop or vacuum before using any moisture. Then use a neutral cleaner such as a few drops of dish soap in a sink of water or a spray bottle with equal parts water, vinegar and alcohol with 3 drops of dish soap and a few drops essential oils.

  • Mogie Mogie on Jan 01, 2020

    I found one thing that really helped was what I was using to clean mine with. Ended up getting a CXhome Hard Wood Floor Mop from amazon. It is made just for wood floors (you can use it on other types or course). It came with 2 microfiber reusable pads and the mist is so fine when it is dispensed that there is no streaking at all. Excellent quality, no dripping and easy to refill the dispenser too. Much better then the Swiffer I had been using and about $10 more than the Swiffer.

  • William William on Jan 01, 2020

    Bone for laminate floors.

  • Most manufacturers recommends frequent sweeping to prevent scratching and mopping with plain water, not allowing water to lay on the floor. If it's really dirty, a mixture of vinegar and water can be used.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Jan 01, 2020

    Hello Marie,

    I use a wet wipe on my floors under a mop, or you could use any of these types of cloth and dispose of them after use, or wash and use as dusters.............

  • Chas' Crazy Creations Chas' Crazy Creations on Jan 01, 2020

    I did a show on Homtalk TV about cleaning wood, tile, and laminate floors naturally. Here is a link to the video - https://www.hometalk.com/tv/clean/44236946/clean-your-hardwood-floors-naturally

  • J J on Jan 01, 2020

    I use vinegar, dawn and lemon juice cleaner in a spray bottle. I spray a section then use my shark steam cleaner on that section. Cleans beautiful and dries instantly. Make sure to work backwards do you don’t walk over floor until completely dry. I have a Doberman and he is a dirt magnet!!

  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Jan 01, 2020

    1 cup hydrogen peroxide in 2 gallons warm water b

  • Dee Dee on Jan 04, 2020

    Do not use a stem cleaner as it can ruin laminate. Laminate does not like water. I use vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Half and half. I spray it on A MICROFIBER cloth or my swifter. First I vacuum the floor then clean with the vinegar and water.


    Whatever you do DO NOT use Holland House product, it will ruin your floors.

    Home Depot sells a product called Zep, for laminate floors, I tried that but the vinegar and water does not leave streaks.

  • Kmdreamer Kmdreamer on Jan 07, 2020

    3 parts water to 1part windex then damp wash the floor