Green way to clean laminate flooring?

the_devil_made_me_do_it

I'm wondering if there is an eco friendly way of cleaning laminate flooring? Mine is looking abit shoddy at the moment after loadsa building works ect. It really needs a good clean. Any tips?

Ken68

I use vinegar, tesco's finest 14pence, on vinyl tiles, comes up a treat.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Ken68 wrote: »

I use vinegar, tesco's finest 14pence, on vinyl tiles, comes up a treat.

Do I mix it with water?? & is it the brown or white vinegar?

Ken68

Neat,doesn't show, devil, just a slight smell that goes after a few minutes. Brown, doesn't matter white is more expensive. There are posts on another board about vinegar as cleaner.
I put it on with a sponge/scourer, leave it for a while, wipe off with a cloth. Could ,I suppose, mix it with something to make a gloss finish.

Bongedone

The Money Saving old style board covers alternative cleaners

Savvy_Sue

Ken68 wrote: »

I put it on with a sponge/scourer, leave it for a while, wipe off with a cloth. Could ,I suppose, mix it with something to make a gloss finish.

Beware of gloss finishes on laminate flooring! Can be slippy!

A_fiend_for_life

Experiment in a hidden patch first though.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

Beware of gloss finishes on laminate flooring! Can be slippy!

Actually I ain't that bothered about a gloss finish. Just want them back to clean and looking revived.

bigpaws23

I have a spray bottle filled with water and essential oils (5 of lavender and 5 of lemon if you're interested). I just spray onto our laminate and either use an eMop or get down on my hands and knees and use a microfibre cloth. They look fabulous after many years in a high traffic area.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

bigpaws23 wrote: »

I have a spray bottle filled with water and essential oils (5 of lavender and 5 of lemon if you're interested). I just spray onto our laminate and either use an eMop or get down on my hands and knees and use a microfibre cloth. They look fabulous after many years in a high traffic area.

Sounds good. Thanks