Currently, flooring from laminate is quite popular. Laminate - one of the most preferred materials, because it has a sufficiently high strength, durability, moisture resistance. From time to time, floors with laminate flooring still need appropriate care. If the laminate is handled incorrectly, its surface may be damaged. Therefore it is very important to know how to properly wash the laminate.
How to keep the laminate clean?
It is necessary to carry out actions that will help keep the floors clean, while using only those means and methods that do not destroy the top layer of the coating. To remove dust and sand, it is quite effective to dry the vacuum cleaner (2-3 times a week). To remove dirt, you must do a wet cleaning with a cloth moistened with warm water (a little white vinegar can be added to the water). Water should be changed frequently, and after cleaning, wipe the floors dry with another clean rag. It is desirable that the rags are colorless. However, this is not enough, because it is important to know what to wash the laminate and how to do it correctly. Moisture resistance of coatings from a laminate depends on its kind, some of them can be used even for covering of floors in premises with the raised humidity, for example, in bathrooms. As a protective agent, a wax coating is used. To remove from the laminate traces of shoemaking (in the hallway), wax crayons, glue or felt-tip pen (in the nursery), you can use liquid soap or special means for laminate care offered by manufacturers of this type of coating.
How to wash laminate floors?
Do not wash or clean the laminate using metal brushes, brushes with stiff bristles and cleaning agents containing abrasives. Do not use a product based on alkali or caustic acids - they can damage the top layer of the laminate. How to wash a laminate without divorce? Do not use silicone-based products, mastic and wax-containing products - after use, the stains on the surface of the coating will remain. Single and multiple shallow mechanical damages of the laminate (scratches) can be removed using special paste of suitable tone. Deep damage is more difficult. The corrupted section of the floor can only be replaced, using a new or less damaged "piece". In such cases, the "castling" method is effective. Damaged areas are replaced by panels from inconspicuous places (and vice versa). This is advisable for those areas of the floor, the load on which is much higher than for others. The most vulnerable place is near the front door. There we bring with shoes from the street most of the dirt and small particles of sand. The solid particles (sand) act on the laminate like an abrasive, leaving deep enough scratches. To protect the laminate flooring in the hallway, it is advisable to use a dirt-resistant pile carpet.
We care for the laminate properly
In general, dirt and sand are the main enemies of laminate. To reduce the possibility of damage to the thin upper layer of the floor covering, it is a good idea to trim the legs of tables, chairs, and other (especially frequently moved pieces of furniture) with a soft felt and acquire a special brush that should be placed at the entrance in a prominent place. To remove from the laminate stains of oil, paint,
Many people ask, than to wash a dark laminate? By the same means and methods, using clean, colorless rags.