Q&A for How to Clean Laminate Floors

Laminate floors will not soak in the wax, since it is a plastic material. There are solutions that will add luster to the laminate and cleaners that will help shine them up.

You can try and use some lacquer thinner or acetone. Gently scrub with a rag.

Yes, vinegar and water are a good option for cleaning your laminate floors. However, you only need to use vinegar when your floors are very dirty, not every time you clean. If you're doing a regular cleaning and your floors aren't dirty, you can mop with just warm or hot water. If you'd like a little more cleaning power, add a little mild dish detergent.

First, wipe the stain with a damp microfiber cloth. If the stain is still there, spray it with vinegar, then dab it with a damp microfiber cloth. If the vinegar doesn't work, apply mineral spirits to the stain and dab with a damp microfiber cloth. This should get the stain out.

No. It will streak to no end and look awful. Murphy's Oil is very mild, and those who say not to use it have not looked into it. It is perfect for laminate, because the soap is totally non-abrasive. It protects and shines, but you can't pour it on there. Just like you can't pour water or anything wet. You need to use damp dry method and spray the cloth or mop. Never spray the floor directly. Keeping too much moisture from penetrating the wood is the secret.

Yes, that will work well.

I have used a Roomba 570 on my laminate floors for years and it does a pretty good job at keeping them clean. It hasn't left behind any scratches either.

Sure. It won't harm the floor at all, though it may be slippery if not rinsed well.

No. It damages the floor by forcing the steam into the cracks, thus warping each board. Steam mops are not recommended at all for use on laminate floors.

Try a plastic knife to gently and carefully scrape it off once it has hardened.

Wipe the accident with a dry paper towel, then spray the area with an enzyme-based cleaner designed to clean cat urine (ie: Nature's Miracle). Let the spray sit for 10 minutes, then wipe it off with a clean paper towel.

Wear socks. There is sweat, dampness, and or dirt/sand on the bottom of you feet, so it's best to wear socks or bedroom slippers.

Water is fine -- you put way too much on the floor, especially if it was not the waterproof laminate.

Try a Norwex mop! There are pads for dusting and mopping. They are quality made and you only use water and the mop pad, so there is nothing left on the floor to attract dust and dirt. Floors stay cleaner longer. The mop pads even have a warranty.

It's recommended to use baby shampoo, two tablespoons of shampoo to a gallon of water, but you need to make sure you dry it.

No, because if you don't remove the excess solution it will start to deteriorate the laminate.

Put a few teaspoons of vinegar in a bucket of water. Use a sponge mop and wring it out well.

You can get it out with acetone, but it will require a lot of scrubbing on your hands and knees.

No, as it will leave the floor very slick which can be dangerous.

Yes. Get the one marked for laminated floors. Make sure your mop pad is damp with water, and then spray Bonn on the pad. Do not soak the pad in either Bonn or water, or you will warp the laminate.

You can use cleaning liquids like Green Works. I use a toothbrush because it scrubs better.

Use WD-40. It works for any scuff marks and light scratches, and it will even remove super glue.