How to Clean Wood Laminate Floors

Wood laminate floors are increasing in popularity as homeowners discover they're durable, inexpensive, attractive and easy to install. However, unlike tile floors or vinyl floors, wood laminate flooring does require a special cleaning technique.

Most laminate floor planks include a few layers of paper (which is where the wood design is printed). Although this paper is protected with a high-tech coating, it still requires special care to ensure it maintains its beauty and durability through the years. Most wood laminate floor companies do not recommend using cleaners like regular floor cleaners (such as the pine scented style on your supermarket shelf) or Murphy's Oil Soap on laminate floors.

So how do you clean a wood laminate floor? Follow these basic guidelines: