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Cleaning laminate flooring???

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  • Gorgeestwo
    Gorgeestwo Posts: 537 Forumite
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    Thank you :)
  • Ben84
    Ben84 Posts: 3,069 Forumite
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    In the kitchen (we have vinyl) I use stardrops and a small shake of borax - not too much or you may get a powdery deposit, but just a little, about a level teaspoon in a bucket makes any grease or grime wash away easily.
  • Stardrops works well here
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  • beemuzed
    beemuzed Posts: 2,188 Forumite
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    I use a micro fibre mop head and plain hot water. Works well here.
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  • krlyr
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    Don't know if you have pets, but bear them in mind if you do. They walk around 'barefooted' all the time and will often lick their paws so make sure it's something safe. Vinegar and water would be fine but be careful with commercial cleaners - for example, most phenols are risky (especially with cats) and are in many cleaners. A test for phenols is to add for water - it'll make it cloudy.
  • I have laminate all through the downstairs as we have cats. Smart price bleach is cheap as anything, I use this diluted in a bucket of hot water.
  • sb44
    sb44 Posts: 5,203 Forumite
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    I found this on Pinterest, not used it yet but intend giving it a go a the weekend.

    http://pinterest.com/pin/189643834280761570/

    ;)
  • LunaLady
    LunaLady Posts: 1,625 Forumite
    We have had laminate flooring laid this week, in our front room and lounge.

    I mop the kitchen floor (tiles) with disinfectant and water. Is it okay to use that on the laminate or would something else be better?
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  • ruby_eskimo
    ruby_eskimo Posts: 4,795 Forumite
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    I use a mixture of vinegar and dr bronners citrus soap. Which is pretty much what I use to clean everything else in the flat...
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  • I use a little Stardrops in warm water. The only thing to remember is not to get the laminate too wet. In my case that means remembering where the bucket is in relation to my foot so I don't kick it over!
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