Here’s my PTT for laminate flooring:
Products:
Tools:
- A vacuum with hard floor attachment
- A flat microfiber mop with a few interchangeable pads
- Product of choice
- Bucket or spray bottle
- Microfiber cloth for drying - this helps avoid streaks.
Techniques:
For day-to-day maintenance and care, I recommend vacuuming your laminate floor regularly with a brush attachment to remove debris which can cause scratching and wear down the finish. Once to twice weekly works for busy areas, and once every week or two for less busy areas.
Mop laminate floors once a month and spot clean as needed. Why so little, you may ask? Good question. In truth, floors don’t need wet cleaning as much as you may think. With good vacuuming habits and spot cleaning spills and stains, they will remain relatively clean.
When it comes time to wet mop your laminate floor, start by filling a bucket with a gallon of hot water and a teaspoon of dish soap. If using a specialty laminate floor cleaner, follow the product’s usage instructions. Pre-soak your mop pads, wringing them out until damp-dry before using. Mop until the pad is visibly dirty, then switch out the dirty pad for a clean one. If you only have one mop pad, no worries. Just keep an eye on how dirty it gets and rinse along the way as needed. If you prefer a bit more control, either solution can be put in a spray bottle for use with a dry mop instead. To avoid mopping yourself into a corner, always remember to mop your way out of the room. Also, mopping with the grain can help avoid obvious streaking. If you notice any standing moisture when you’re finished, wipe it with a dry cloth.