On laminate and wood floors, avoid the use of bleach.Laminate floors can be damaged by long-term exposure to bleach, but occasional use should be fine if you wipe the floor dry after using it. If water seeps between the floorboards, it can cause the boards to expand and raise their edges.

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What is the best way to clean laminate flooring?

Using a Swiffer spray mop or a damp microfiber mop is the best way to clean laminate flooring throughout an entire room. Without leaving streaks or pools of water, these remove dirt and grime from surfaces. Avoid using fabric softener when washing a reusable mop head, as this can leave residue behind when you clean the floor again.

What floors can you not use bleach on?

It is generally safe to use Clorox® Regular Bleach2 on hard surfaces like ceramic tile, vinyl and linoleum, but not on marble or other porous surfaces that cannot be disinfected with bleach. Wood is a porous material, so we generally advise against bleaching interior hardwood floors.

What disinfectant can you use on laminate floors?

The following are the steps to disinfecting your laminate floor: The water you’re using to clean should be diluted with a household bleach solution. To disinfect a quart of water, add four teaspoons of bleach. Every surface in your home should be swept and mopped.

What is the safest way to clean laminate floors?

Using laminate-specific cleaning products is the most effective strategy for keeping floors free of scratches and stains. A teaspoon of unscented clear dish soap in a gallon of water works just as well as laminate floor cleaner if you don’t have any on hand. Adding a teaspoon of baby shampoo to a gallon of water will also do the trick. Avoid drenching the floor.

What not to use to clean laminate floors?

Stay away from harsh ammoniated or chlorinated or steel-wool-based cleaners. On laminate floors, avoid using any kind of buffing or polishing machine. You can use ice to harden wax or chewing gum spots, and then use a plastic scraper like a credit card to gently remove the residue.

Is Pine Sol OK for laminate floors?

Laminate floors can be cleaned with Pine-Sol® Multi-Surface Cleaner. We prefer Original Pine for laminate floors, but you can use any scent you like. Aside from Pine-Sol® Multi-Surface Cleaner, there are a number of other scented versions available, such as Lemon FreshTM, Lavender CleanTM, Sparkling Wave®, and Tropical FlowersTM.