Laminate floor cleaning

[andrewlee]

I have just fitted this in my hall. I have wiped it with a barely damp cloth, but the cloth marks remain. What is the best way of cleaning this type of floor covering?

[banana]

I hate seeing those marks too. I have tried several different ways of cleaning the floor without leaving streaks. One method is to use a micro cloth which you simply wet with water -soap leaves a tacky surface.I have also bought a mop which wrings out almost dry (think its Addis) which again leaves less of a trail . But the only foolproof way is to wash the floor with whatever mop/cloth and then go over it again with a dry micro cloth.

[brawburd]

my floor man told me to occasionally use a damp mop which had been dipped in a warm water with dash of vinegar. For some reason it works! Other than that I use "Soapy Wood Cleaner" and a sponge mop. Nae marks.

[simontarling]

Clean the floor as usual then put on 2 pairs of thick wooly socks and skid up and down your hallway thus leaving a gleaming smear free finish

[Paul---G]

I use laminate floor cleaner from B&Q with a sponge mop, and it does a great job.......... Have a peek......... http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/product/product.jsp?
CATID=82786&entryFlag=false&PRODID=18195 ..........

[andrewlee]

Thanks for all your help, Andrew

[davey102001]

Having an immaculate home - I too was really unhappy when it came to cleaning my laminate floor - same problem as you - streaks! I asked a friend who had the same floor and the advice she gave me worked perfectly for a "no streak" perfect finish. Vacuum the floor with a good cylinder cleaner first. Then use Pledge Soapy Wood Cleaner on a mop that can be wrung by hand until nearly dry - a great one that I use is the Vileda Microfibre mop - about �14.99 in Argos. Make sure it is wrung tightly until nearly dry and you will have the perfect no streak floor - make sure you don't use too much of the detergent as you will get streaks - use the amount stated. Another friend of mine also uses a steam cleaner - but I have not tried this method and don't think I would like too. If all else fails - get your carpets back !