by Joan Stanley
Steam cleaners vs. wood laminate floors
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I have heard that the home floor cleaners that use steam can AND cannot be used on wood laminate flooring. Is it dependant on the type of laminate? Or how much water it uses, or what?
I was told the laminate I chose was good quality but I see where it lifts up if a spill is not caught soon enough.
Please advise.
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My laminate company said if I use a steamer it would void my warranty.
Swifter is good for laminate floors
There is not much "wood" in laminate flooring. People easily confuse real hardwood with wood "look" laminate. The manufacturing process is different for each product.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laminate_flooring
https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/how-laminate-flooring-made/
Bona makes excellent products for laminate flooring and should be all you need to keep them showroom fresh.
Go to the manufacturers website or look at your warranty paperwork to see what the manufacturer recommends and the do's and don'ts of your specific flooring.
Do not use steam to clean laminate flooring, or sluice it with lots of water before scrubbing. It will cause warping.
Wood and water are not usually compatible.