Manufacturers of steam cleaning machines are pushing them for all types of flooring. You see their ads on television and it appears they are using theme on laminate floors. Are they safe for laminate the answer is no?
While a steam cleaner is great for tile, vinyl and stone floors they can ruin most laminate floors. Laminate and excessive moisture do not mix. Remember that most laminate floors are no more than a picture of wood on a particleboard core with a thin layer of plastic over the paper.
You damage your floor with water and the laminate manufacturer will tell you that it is not their problem. Unfortunately the manufacturer of the steam cleaning machine will also tell you it is not their problem.
To play safe only clean your floors using methods recommended by the manufacturer of your laminate floor.
Don’t believe it then take another look at the photo of steam cleaner laminate damage.
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