Maintain the beauty of your laminate flooring through these home-made floor cleaners. Before using them, avoid over-saturating the flooring, if any liquid is standing on the floor, immediately dry it off. Also, when using the mop wring it out more often. Substitute the expensive mop pad with old towels, as they can be reused several times and you can save a big amount of cash. Let us begin creating the various types of laminate floor cleaner.
Mix two tablespoons of ammonia with ½ cup of rubbing alcohol and a teaspoon of dish detergent. Add 2 ½ cups of hot water. Alternatively, you can mix 2 teaspoons of baby shampoo and one gallon of hot water. A combination of ¼ cup of ammonia, 1 tablespoon of clear dish soap and ¼ cup of vinegar with three cups of hot water for a refill and one gallon for a bucket.
Manufacturing home made cleaning agents is far more convenient, in addition to being less expensive. The ingredients are readily available in any household, and are practically easy to put together. Thus, saves money that you would usually spend every fortnight or monthly. For eco-friendly home-made laminate floor cleaners simply use hot water and mop it dry. Hot water gently cleans the floor without making it sticky or streaky, unlike regular cleaners.
Begin your regular cleaning with dry mop and vacuum. Both help in pulling out the dirt and the grime hidden in the crevices and edges. Store the laminate floor cleaner in a spray bottle and use in between for tough stains and spot cleaning. Never use wood polish on your laminate floor because it will dull the finish and create a very slick walking surface. Also, never scrub the floor as you will end up scratching the smooth laminate surface and hence decrease the life-span of your floor.
