Cleaning the laminate

Laminate is a very durable and easy-to-clean floor covering. However, after repair, cleaning the laminate is a very problematic task. In this article we will give the landlady some advice on the use of this coating and tell how to wash the laminate from building dust and other types of pollution.

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What to do after repair?

To begin with it should be said that during the repair it is necessary to cover something with a laminate. To do this, it is strictly forbidden to use old newspapers, because they not only do not protect expensive coverings, but also often cause more damage than dust or other pollution from repair. In order to protect the floor, it is recommended to use polyethylene film throughout the repair.

So, when the repair is finished, the housewives first of all need to do the following so that the laminate is cleaned quickly, not tedious and efficient:

1. Several times sweep the laminate, trying to free it from large pieces of debris and building dust.
2. Use a small spatula to gently scrape off the stains on the floor from cement, paint or other substances, trying to get rid of such dirt as much as possible. Sites that are difficult to scrape, can be removed with a soft sponge, strongly moistened with water.
3. Then, using a broom soaked in regular water, it is necessary to thoroughly rinse the debris, treating first all corners of the room, then move to its center.
4. Rinse the floor with a damp cloth of microfiber. The puddles on the laminate should not remain, so the excess liquid must be removed immediately.
5. Change the water and pour it into it( it should give as little foam as possible), which in the future will need to finally wash the laminate from the building dust.
6. Repeat the procedure 2-3 more times.

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Effective folk remedies

At the present time, it is possible to remove any dust that has been formed after repair on a laminate. Below, several effective methods for cleaning such a coating will be provided.

Using vegetable oil

This method allows you to permanently get rid of even the smallest dust particles. To implement it, you must perform the following actions:

1. Pour into a basin or a bucket of warm water.
2. Place 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil( depending on the treatment area).
3. Wash the laminate cover with the resulting solution.
4. After that, you should change the water in the tank, pouring cool water in there, and instead of oil, add there the same amount of spoons of vinegar.
5. Re-rub the laminate and let it dry itself.
6. Wash surface with clean water.

Let's start the case of potassium permanganate

This method perfectly helps to get rid of any contamination of the floor. In order to wash the laminate from dirt, you need to do the following:

1. Dilute the product purchased at the pharmacy in warm water until it is bright pink.
2. Wash this surface with a cleaning solution 2-3 times.
3. Wipe the floors clean( preferably cool) with water.

Important! It is better not to use this method if your laminate has a light tint, otherwise - the applied solution will ruin its natural color.

Let's turn to the method using

table salt. This method is universal. With the help of salt, you can clean any coatings from a variety of types of contaminants, and not just wash the laminate from building dust. Here is the algorithm to be followed by the hostess:

1. Wash the floor with warm water, using your favorite cleanser.
2. Replace the used water with a solution of cold water and approximately half a cup of table salt.
3. Wash the floor with the prepared mortar.
4. Rinse the floor with clean water and allow it to dry yourself.

We use kerosene

This method is not worse than the others and also gives an excellent result. Here is a brief instruction for cleaning the floor covering using this product:

1. Add half a glass of kerosene per bucket of water. If you are afraid that the product will hurt your coverage, we recommend adding a little less money.
2. Rinse the floor several times with this solution. The procedure should be repeated until you see the result.
3. Rinse the floor with water with the addition of your favorite detergent.
4. Wash surface with clean water.

Other popular methods of

There are several other methods for cleaning laminate. They also wash the surface well, as well as the methods described above. However, the order of actions will be much easier. Consider the following methods for cleaning the floor of construction mud:

• Special floor cleansers. The domestic market gives us a huge choice of profile means. They can safely clean their laminate, and do not be afraid that it will be damaged.
• "Domestos".It can be purchased at any store. The main thing in its use is to follow the instructions and not to overstay during the procedure, because the surface is very sensitive.
• Glass cleaner. After using it, your floor will not only be clean, but also shining.

Important! To ensure that your floor looks the most clean, it is recommended to use special microfiber fabrics instead of ordinary rags during the procedure for washing laminate from construction dust. They leave no scratches or divorces, which is an undoubted plus.

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Aftercare for laminate

When you reach the final result, it will be necessary to pay extra attention to the moody coating:

• In no case will it be possible to use products containing corrosive acids for its treatment.
• For easy daily cleaning just use a vacuum cleaner with a special nozzle.
• In order to protect your laminate from further damage, you must wipe it twice a week with a microfiber cloth using a minimum amount of water.
• After every three damp cleaning, it is necessary to use a profile cleaner for washing the floor.
• If the hostess thinks that the surface starts to fade, you can periodically use vinegar, adding 1-2 tablespoons to the water tank.

In this article, we told you how to wash the laminate floor of building dust, and gave some tips for caring for it. Check these tips in practice, and make sure that cleaning the laminate after repair is not such a difficult exercise.