Laminate Floor Has A White Film

Never use a floor buffer or polisher on laminate floors.

Laminate floor has a white film.

These white marks and streaks are typically caused by water spots and cleaning product buildup but may also be the result of particles or normal foot traffic. Use a sponge mop and wring it out well each time you dip it into the cleaning solution. If your floors are very dirty a mixture of 1 gallon of warm water and 1 cup of white distilled vinegar is the perfect foil for heavy soiling. If it does not then it is most likely a light coating of glue from sponge used to wipe over the floor by installers.

The problem with laminate floors is that too much water seeps into the cracks between the planks and can cause swelling and damage that is irreversible. Use protective mats under all heavy furniture or anything with castors. Pat dry with a soft cloth and allow the area to air dry. For most areas of laminate flooring in your home a dry or dust mop may be all that is needed for regular cleaning.

Sticky or dirty sections. Mop the floor with this solution but keep in mind that water can damage laminates. Although laminate flooring is extremely durable it may become scuffed or stained with white marks over time. A little water goes a long way on a laminate floor.

A mixture of 50 50 vinegar water will remove a haze from laminate. A cloudy film on your laminate floors is most likely caused by using too much cleaning product. Vinegar is the strongest acid you should use on your floor and even then it should be diluted by mixing a cup of white vinegar with a gallon of warm water. In fact most laminate floors only require a thorough mopping with plain water.

Never try to slide anything heavy across the laminate floor. Although laminate material does not have a wax coating sometimes people unknowingly use wax based floor cleaners or sealers thinking that they need to use it on top of the laminate. A hazy whitish or cloudy hardwood floor can be caused by bad cleaning agents the buildup of wax or floor cleaner residue.