Daily Laminate Care
Laminate floors offer greater moisture protection than real wood, and reinforced durable finishes, which makes them incredibly easy to care for. Simply place doormats outside all the entrances to your home and add area rugs in your rooms to catch the dirt and grime from entering your home. The best tool for cleaning your laminate flooring daily is a microfiber cloth, Swiffer, or mop. A broom is also handy but can push debris across the floor rather than lifting it off the floor. As a good practice, do not keep pet food and water bowls directly on your laminate floors, and put all heavy furniture on felt or nylon pads to avoid scratches or marks on the flooring surface.
Dirt & Debris
Even though many laminate products have tough aluminum oxide finishes, dirt and debris particles underfoot get ground into the flooring over time and can cause scratches. You need to remove these abrasive offenders as much as possible. Sweep your floors regularly but consider using an electrostatic dry mop at the end of each day to pick up any dust or pet dander that your broom misses. We recommend avoiding vacuum cleaners with a beater bar that can potentially scratch your floor. Robot vacuum cleaners will generally be safe for use on laminate floors, though you should always check your manufacturer’s recommendations before using them.
Spills & Stains
Although laminate handles moisture better than real wood, you will want to handle spills as promptly as possible. Wipe them up using paper towels and use a gentle, laminate-specific cleaner to loosen stuck-on stains. When finished, wipe thoroughly with a clean, damp cloth to remove the excess. If your laminate is warranted waterproof product, you can actually mop your floors when needed for an efficient deep cleaning! If you mop in the direction of your planks, your cleaning will be even more effective. Tremendously easy to maintain, laminate floors are an excellent option for an active home with kids and pets where spills and stains can occur frequently.
