How to Clean Laminate and Vinyl floors

Laminate and vinyl floors are very easy to clean. Normally just vacuuming with the soft brush attachment and washing with a mop and hot water is enough. Using floor cleaning detergents may lead to the discolouring of the laminate and vinyl floors finish, only use products specifically designed for these types of flooring. Never use abrasive cleaning products such as steel wool or anything that may scratch the floor surface.

However, the vinyl absorbs chemical based paints such as ink and marker dye quickly. Such marks must be cleaned immediately to prevent permanent damagess. If nothing else helps, use a very small drop of thick bleach, scrub with a soft brush and clean well immediately with a damp cloth, then dry. The cleaning must be done very carefully as not to scratch the surface of the floor. The same could be used on a laminate floor.

Cleaning with a soft brush and washing liquid should be tried beforehand as it is likely that the stain will come off just with this procedure. Wash the stained part with washing liquid and water, then wipe well with a damp cloth and dry.

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