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Laminate flooring calls for a special kind of formula.
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But youll want to avoid using any water-based cleaner.
Over time, laminate flooring can expand when exposed to too much water.
We found six picks that fit the bill and are ideal for cleaning your laminate flooring.
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Unlike most heavy-duty cleaners, it has a pleasant, subtle scent that dissipates quickly.
utility Method:Spray lBottle Size:1 gal.
You’ll love this Quick Shine cleaner if you like our best overall but want something gentler.
The Black Diamond cleaner was especially tough on dirt stains and left no residue behind.PHOTO: The Spruce
The Quick Shine cleaner did an excellent job removing all of our tested stains.
The tomato paste required some extra elbow grease, but the floor was spotless and dry after two minutes.
After wiping the area, there wasnt even any residue or cleaning solution on the paper towel.
We were fortunate to get our hands on theQuick Shine Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner Spray.
It also had a nice mist that covered the stains evenly, our tester says.
I didn’t have to wait for the solution to soak in.
I was able to wipe it up immediately.
Just note that this multi-surface floor cleaner wasnt as effective on grout.
At less than $6, the multi-surface cleaner is super affordable but won’t lack in quality.
This Lysol cleaner is highly concentrated and may be too harsh for households with sensitivities.
This may seem like a lot of work, but youll get more cleaning product in the end.
program Method:Concentrate lBottle Size:1.13 gal.
Its made with a shine booster technology that adds a little pizzazz to your dull laminate flooring.
It has a nice bottle construction thats comfortable to hold while moving the trigger.
The nozzle only has one spray level, but it still covers a large area of flooring.
However, the wax from the crayon stain was left behind.
It may be worth letting the solution soak and break down your stains before wiping it clean.
software Method: Spray lBottle Size: 32 fl oz.
However, the instructions arent clear on how much to add to the water.
We ended up having to guess the correct ratio.
A measurement chart wouldve been appreciated.
The floors were left cleaned, dry, and shiny within just two minutes of app.
program Method:Concentrate lBottle Size:33.3 fl oz.
This Spruce-approved brand also happens to make one of our favoritelaundry stain removersand thebest green laundry detergent.
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It has a light flower-like scent that reminds us of spring.
We were able to clean three out of four dirt spots using a microfiber cloth.
You do have to mix three ounces of the concentrate with 20 ounces of water.
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Its easy to target and saturate your stains with its 32-ounce spray bottle.
It also passed every stain test, lifting tomato paste, dirt, and soda.
If you want to add shine to your laminate floors, we loveRejuvenate All Floors Cleaner.
It already comes pre-mixed, removes various stains quickly, and leaves a shiny finish.
Aside from the crayon, tomato paste proved to be the most challenging for some of the cleaners.
We also used amicrofiber clothto clean each stain, so we could equally assess how the solution performed.
For tougher stains, like the tomato sauce, we followed up with a sponge.
pH-cleaners are gentler on surfaces and provide an effective deep clean.
Cleaning sprays like ouroverall bestare great for quick spot cleaning and targeting stains.
We also like using sprays when cleaning small to medium-sized floor areas.
Just be sure to have a bucket on hand, as youll need to dilute the formula.
Luckily, most of our picks can be cleaned and dried somewhat immediately.
However, our eco-friendly concentrated pick, theSeventh Generation All Purpose Cleaning Spray, dried within two minutes.
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Kenedee Fowleris a writer for The Spruce.
She has written numerous floor cleaning guides, like thebest mops for laminate floorsand thebest mops for hardwood floors.
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We diluted the Lysol cleaner with water and sprayed it directly on the stains.PHOTO: The Spruce
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We put this cleaner up against dirt, ketchup, crayon, and more to test the effectiveness.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The dirt even came off of the grout in just minutes using the Quick Shine cleaner.The Spruce
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