Please Advise

[purple 0]

Hi,

Anyone there who has laminated flooring at home?How to maintain it?Can we mop with water to remove

fine dust.Someone was telling me not to use water at all in laminated flooring.Is there any floor cleaner for laminated floor?

Thanks a lot

[gumbokins 5]

Hi,

Anyone there who has laminated flooring at home?How to maintain it?Can we mop with water to remove

fine dust.Someone was telling me not to use water at all in laminated flooring.Is there any floor cleaner for laminated floor?

Thanks a lot

i saw a cleaner for laminated floor at Giant..starts with an 'S'..bought it but havent gotten round to using it. you can mop with some water, but not soak the floor and leave puddles. and besides, the laminated floor should come with some form of water protective surface.

[Seanster 0]

Hi purple, if you have laminate flooring for the whole house then good luck to you

Alright it's a bad joke . No worry 'cos i have laminate flooring too. Not the whole house but for my 2 bedrooms. These are the informations I like to share after searching some materials from the web.

How do I clean my laminate flooring?

Laminate flooring is a beautiful, low maintenance, long-lasting flooring. There are several simple steps that you can take to keep your laminate flooring clean and to ensure that you get many years of service from it. Simply dust mop or vacuum with a soft brush or wood floor accessory to keep your laminate floor clean from dust, dirt or grit.

A damp cloth or mop can be used without damage to the laminate flooring panels, but do not use excessive water. Dry the floor thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.

Blot up spills or water from wet feet or footwear immediately with a clean, dry cloth, sponge, or paper towel. Do not allow excess liquid to remain on the surface of your laminate floor.

Do not use soap-based detergents, abrasive cleaners, or combined “clean and shine” products on your laminate floor.

Do not use steel wool or other scouring pads that may scratch laminate panels.

Do not wax or polish your laminate flooring.

Do not steam clean or use chemicals that may damage the laminate flooring surface.

For stubborn spots or stains on laminate flooring use acetone or nail polish remover on stubborn substances such as tar, asphalt, paint, or oil. Then wipe clean with a damp cloth.

How do I care for and maintain my laminate floors?

While laminate floors are highly resistant to stains and abrasions, they are not indestructible. In order to maximize the durability and beauty of your laminate flooring, we recommend the following practices as part of your floor’s normal care and maintenance.

Place a doormat outside the exterior entrances to collect excess moisture, sand, grit and other potentially damaging substances from being tracked onto your laminate floor.

Use only colorfast and non-scratch carpeting or pads on your laminate surface.

Avoid sharp or pointed objects with concentrated weight such as high heels on your laminate flooring.

Use protective felt pads under furniture legs or wide castors under appliance levelers.

Do not slide furniture or appliances across your laminate floor. If using a wheeled dolly to move furniture or appliances, place a clean sheet of smooth plywood or other protective layer over your laminate surface.

Rearrange furniture occasionally for increased indentation resistance

Do not treat or seal your laminate floor panels after they are installed.

Never sand, lacquer, or refinish your laminate flooring surfaces

extract from http://www.builddirect.com/Laminate-Floori...nate%20flooring

Hope this is helpful! Cheers.

[gumbokins 5]

for a floor that is supposed to be long-lasting, there are a lot of 'don't's. i hv laminated floors in my whole house actually, apart from the toilets and kitchen. no hope liao. hahaha. but i shall get one of them mats to put outside the door to catch all that excess dirt and grime and sand.

[purple 0]

Hi all,

Thanks for the suggestions.My flat has laminated flooring for the entire house except kitchen and toilets.

I feel its difficult to maintain.U have to care so much for water and scratches.Anyways if u want the flooring to last for long u have no other option.