Protect Floor from Scratching

While laminate flooring has a harder finish than many types of floor covering, all types of floors can loose their appearance from dirt. Abrasive soil scratches and cuts at a floor surface resulting in a dull appearance.

• Trap dirt, sand and grit by using doormats at outside entrances.
• Use felt protectors under chair, table and other furniture legs. On large items that may scratch a floor place a piece of felt under it.
• Use a dust mop, or vacuum to remove loose dirt or grit. (Avoid uprights or carpet attachments as these may scratch the floor.

Cleaning Laminate Floors

• Damp mop with warm water; do not saturate the floor and change the water as necessary to keep clean.

Cleaning Spots and Small Areas

• Use a clean damp cloth or clean sponge to wipe up most spots. Grease, chocolate, juice or wine. Use warm water and one of the following: mild detergent, vinegar or ammonia. (Never use excessive water)
• Crayon, asphalt, dried foods, shoe or nail polish, ink, paint or other materials that would stain most floors: Rub with a clean rag dampened with mineral spirits, denatured alcohol or acetone (nail polish remover). The room should be well ventilated.
• Candle wax, chewing gum harden with ice, then gently scrape with a blunt scraper. Wipe with warm water and a clean white cloth.

Don’ts

• Never clean with abrasive cleaners, scouring powder or steel wool.
• Do not sand, use wax, polish or varnish.
• Do not allow liquid to stand on a floor.

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