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Cleaning laminate flooring???

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  • hannahO_2
    hannahO_2 Posts: 461 Forumite
    Hi anguk,

    Thanks for the tip. Obviously you are not going to stay in one spot for a long time but nonetheless I fear the steam may damage the laminate layers. I'm sorry this may sounds like a dumb question but I've never used steamer so I'm clueless.

    This may be a "how long a piece of string" question but how often should I steam clean the floor? I'm a single person with no pets so it's unlikely that the floor gets dirty quickly but I think I ought to do a through cleaning from time to time.
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  • siaoeh
    siaoeh Posts: 282 Forumite
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    I find a flat microfibre mop does the job very well on my laminates :-)
  • seddongal
    seddongal Posts: 12 Forumite
    I second the microfibre mop - works really well.
  • rinabean
    rinabean Posts: 359 Forumite
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    I just use the same eco-friendly unscented washing-up liquid I use for the dishes. If it cleans grease and dirt and doesn't have anything harmful in then it ticks all the boxes, right? :)
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,650 Forumite
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    Hi hannaO,

    This thread may help:

    Cleaning laminate flooring???

    I'll add your thread to it later to keep the ideas together.

    Pink
  • mummyjane
    mummyjane Posts: 391 Forumite
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    I just use warm water with a glug of white vinegar, a squirt of washing up liquid/dr bronners and some essential oil (whichever I'm in the mood for). I have given up on mops and just get down on my hands and knees with a cloth now.
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  • rosie383
    rosie383 Posts: 4,981 Forumite
    I have to say the best thing I have used is some stardrops in hot water. I put 10ml (measured) into 4 litres of hot water, and it cleans beautifully. No streaks and dries easily.
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  • squeaky
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    All good ideas, honest, but I have to say that the best way of all is to get a cat...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZCAiEW_Ifk

    :D
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  • hannahO_2
    hannahO_2 Posts: 461 Forumite
    Squeaky,
    I was waiting to see the cat to start rolling over the floor to mop up :D

    I have been on my hands and knees but I am pretty sure I will not be getting younger and my chronic fatigue syndrome is not helping me to do any chores. So I have been reading about steam cleaner and I am leaning towards purchasing one. I should have looked at some video on Youtube. Excuse the robotic narrative but this makes it look cleaning ever so easy.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyUeBg79nA0

    I'll have to start a new discussion on steam cleaner now :D
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  • mummyroysof3
    mummyroysof3 Posts: 4,566 Forumite
    any tips on the best way to keep it clean and looking great?
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