Cloudy Laminate Floors

One of the greatest things about laminate is that it s designed to look clean and shiny and proper maintenance will ensure it stays this way.

Cloudy laminate floors.

For deeper cleaning you can use a steam mop very sparingly on laminate floors. Hardwood floors are supposed to have a beauty and luster that bring out the best in your living space. A little water goes a long way on a laminate floor. You know the one we mean that streaky cloudy look where we were trying to get sparkle and shine.

Sticky or dirty sections. Of course unsightly streaks and blemishes need not be permanent. However dirt buildup and residue from the wrong cleaning products can build up on laminate and make it dull. What are we doing wrong and how can we fix it.

Here to enlighten us is of course clean my space. In fact most laminate floors only require a thorough mopping with plain water. Laminate cleaners can be used for cloudy hazing not related to adhesive such as if someone spills something on the laminate tries to wipe it up and then forgets to wipe up the last remnants. I tried to get all that off and areas not hurt i had better luck but i just noticed this week down the hallway was warping and it looks like it s bubbled up if that makes sense.

When floors get dull or cloudy they can be difficult to fix. I had medium dark laminate floors in my last house and they were a breeze to keep. It s possible but without proper knowledge your efforts to restore the look of your hardwood floors can make matters worse. Watch and learn how to make your laminate floors last and how to whip up a diy cleaner that works wonders.

The very dark laminate just. It comes in a spray bottle or a jug you can use to refill spray mops. A cloudy film on your laminate floors is most likely caused by using too much cleaning product. Bona makes a separate cleaner for stone tile and laminate floors too.

After mopping go over floors with a dry microfiber cloth or a dry mop to ensure no water remains on the laminate. The problem with laminate floors is that too much water seeps into the cracks between the planks and can cause swelling and damage that is irreversible. Skip adding any extra fragrances or essentials oils. If your floors are very dirty a mixture of 1 gallon of warm water and 1 cup of white distilled vinegar is the perfect foil for heavy soiling.

Laminate floors are durable easy to maintain and versatile. What i saw with steam was a dull cloudy film develop.