How to remove cloudy "film"?
by Donna
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I have Pergo laminate wood flooring. Per mfg instructions I have ONLY used water, and on occasion vinegar w/water. Now I have a cloudy "film (?)" on the flooring. Contacted Pergo, no response to date. Went to Home Depot, they recommended any product "for laminate." On line there is a Pergo brand cleaner, but I've yet to find an outlet for it. The flooring I choose does not have a polished shine, but certainly not dull. I am satisfied, with the product, with this exception. Any suggestions? I am at a loss. It looks dirty all the time, yet the microfiber mop & towels are fairly clean. ANY SUGGESTIONS WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!
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I think the vinegar (which is an acid) has etched or clouded your flooring. I would stay on top of Pergo to get an answer. This should not of happened
Hi Larry,
I agree with Mary except for one thing. You said your microfiber mop & towels were "fairly clean". You should always start with a clean mop. Small particles of dirt on a mop can also leave behind a film. This is the Pergo maintenance instruction page. Check to see if you followed all of the steps. If you did, keep calling Pergo until you get a real person. Wishing you the best. -Linda
https://na.pergo.com/how-to/floor-care-maintenance
Just a guess - maybe it's a gradual buildup over time from minerals dissolved in your water. Vinegar and water mixture (1 cup of vinegar to 1 gallon warm water) may help remove it. Try a small section cleaned with a swiffer sprayed with the water/vinegar mixture, then dry with soft towel - don't rinse with water. See if that works. You may need to add more vinegar to the water to dissolve the haze.
You can also try a laminate cleaner:
https://www.thespruce.com/best-laminate-floor-cleaners-4159176
You are cleaning it correctly, great job! Here is an article that might help you - https://homeguides.sfgate.com/rid-cloudiness-laminate-flooring-43211.html
Bona for laminate floors. They make different formulations. Make sure you get the one for laminate floors.
Once and Done laminate floor cleaner or Bona laminate cleaners are the best and I know for sure that vinegar will cause a haze or film on laminate, tile and wood floors
I use Bona on laminate and my hardwood floors.
Donna
I cleaned houses for 34 yrs and some of my customers insisted on using vinegar and water and then they complained when there was film and even their socks were getting dirty right after I mopped. Once and Done and Bona are awesome products and both are recommended by all flooring stores and even the big box stores. I started using Bona on wood floors and it makes such a difference. Be sure to get the laminate cleaner for your floors and not the wood floor cleaner. It is a great product. Good luck