How do I get a film off of my newer kitchen floor?
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Jane
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We had a new kitchen floor put in about a year ago. We were told to use a Rejuvenate product (the specific one I can't remember) to clean it. I used it a couple of times and then began noticing a film on the floor. I called the cleaning product company and told them about it. They said that I could use white Windex, spray it on and watch until it bubbles, and then rinse off. That sounded too risky to me. I use a vinegar and water blend now, but it does not take off the film. Any suggestions? The floor is a Shaw laminate.
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The build up of Rejuvenate will leave a film. It's like layering wax over wax without ever removing it. Do not use on laminate floors. The Windex will work..... Spray an even coat of ammonia free glass cleaner, like Windex Crystal Rain, onto a 4 foot by 4 foot area of the surface where Rejuvenate is to be removed. Allow the cleaner to settle and react with Rejuvenate for no more than 5 minutes. DO NOT apply so much of the ammonia free glass cleaner that it forms puddles if you are working with wood surfaces. Excessive liquids of any kind can warp and/or damage wood surfaces. After a few minutes, you will begin to see a slightly milky color develop. This is expected and means the Crystal Rain is reacting with the Rejuvenate. If you rub the surface with your finger you should feel the Rejuvenate pilling up and lifting from the surface. You can slowly agitate the surface with your fingers or the scrubber to try and speed up the process. You can add more Crystal Rain to the surface sparingly while you are agitating the surface. If possible, attach the scrubber to the head of the mop to facilitate cleaning. Some mops have clips to hold the scrubber in place and some pads can be slipped over the entire mop head. Dampen the scrubber and scrub the previously prepared 4 foot by 4 foot area. You can apply ample pressure as though you were cleaning dried liquid, however do not apply so much pressure that you scratch the surface. The amount of cleaner and pressure needed can vary depending on amount of coats and/or how long the surface has been Rejuvenated. Once the entire 4 foot by 4 foot area has been scrubbed, dry mop the area using a clean, dry microfiber bonnet or towel to remove any residue from the Rejuvenate and/or Remover. Repeat steps until your entire surface has been completed. Once finished, clean the floor using one cup of vinegar and one gallon hot water solution.
Thanks!! It seems to be a long process, tho, especially since I have a large kitchen floor. By the way, the Rejuvenate that I used WAS for laminate flooring.
OK. Thanks, William!!
You might try a bit of rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle. It's very good at cutting grease and film. (test a VERY small area like under stove or fridge first to make sure it won't fade the surface! Spray lightly and wipe up with a dry paper towel. No rinsing should be needed.) Once you have it cleaned I would switch over to Bona floor cleaner. I have Armstrong Laminate and it keeps it looking great.
I've had success with using a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Good luck!
Thanks so much, Gwen. I will give it a try!
Thanks, Hillela!
Rubbing alcohol should take up the film.