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• Do not allow liquids (including water) to stand on the floor for a long time. The liquid can stain or damage the protective layer on laminate flooring.
• Use a dry rag to soak the liquid on the floor.
• Moisten a rag or sponge before thoroughly wiping the area with spilled liquid to remove any traces.
• Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not leave the floor wet.

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Method 2 of 5: Hot water

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   Soak a rag and wring out water. Soak the mop in hot water and wring it out thoroughly so that only moisture is left.
   • You can use a traditional mop, but a mop with a sponge will make it easier to adjust the humidity.
   • Need to dry the mop thoroughly before wiping. Even water can stain or deform laminate flooring if it forms pools on the floor. Therefore, make sure the mop is only slightly damp before wiping it on laminate floors.

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   Thoroughly wipe the floor surface. Wipe the entire floor, starting in the middle and gradually wiping out.
   • You can also start wiping from one end of the room to another. The only cleaning method you should avoid is to start from the edge of the floor and wipe in the middle, as you will have to step onto the recently cleaned areas to leave the room.
   • Since the mop is just barely damp, you may need to re-immerse the water and wring it out several times during the cleaning process.

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   Let the floor dry. If the laminate floor is still slightly damp, you can let it dry naturally. If not, use a clean, dry microfiber rag to dry.
   • Do not use an abrasive cloth, as this can scratch the floor.
   • Do not leave water on laminate floors for a long time.
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Method 3 of 5: Vinegar

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   Spray the solution onto laminate floors little by little. Spray the vinegar on the floor no more than 30 square centimeters.
   • Do not spray vinegar on the entire floor at once. You need to wipe off floor solution almost immediately, and spraying the entire floor with vinegar at once will prevent you from wiping off the vinegar before it removes the protective layer on laminate floors.

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   Use a damp rag or mop to wipe off the solution. Immediately after spraying the vinegar on the floor, wipe it off with a rag or wet sponge.
   • You can also use a microfiber rag. Do not use foam or rag made of rough material.
   • Make sure to squeeze out any water on a rag or mop before wiping. Do not wipe the floor with a wet rag, as water standing on the floor for too long will deform the laminate floor.

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   Dry the floor. If the floor is still too wet to finish cleaning, use a dry microfiber towel to absorb all the water.
   • If the floor is only slightly damp, you can let it dry naturally without fear of damage.
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Method 4 of 5: Mild soaps

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   Add in mild detergent or baby shampoo. Stir 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of baby shampoo or mild dish soap into hot water.
   • Do not use scented or colored dishwashing liquid, as these can leave stains or damage the floor.
   • The gentle baby shampoo is great for laminate flooring; Do not use conventional shampoo for adults.
   • Stir the soap and water with your hands until it has dissolved and bubbles start.
   • Do not use harsh detergents such as bleach or other harsh chemicals.

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   Wet and wring mop dry. Soak a rag or sponge in the soap solution. Squeeze well so that only moisture remains.
   • Soapy water is a good choice when cleaning floors that are contaminated with dirt, salt, or other forms of dirt.
   • You can also use a microfiber rag, but a mop is better because you have to wipe the entire floor instead of mopping small areas.
   • Standing water can deform the laminate floor. Therefore, it is important to wring the mop until it is slightly damp instead of soaking wet.

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   Wipe the floor from one end to the other. Start at one end of the floor and work through the other, wiping all over the floor.
   • You can also start in the middle of the room and wipe out. The only thing you should avoid is wiping from the outside to the center of the room, as you will have to step into the cleaning area to leave the room.
   • Wet and wring it out again while wiping the entire floor, if necessary.

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   Dry the floor. If you only wipe with a damp cloth, laminate flooring will dry quickly. If you don't see any signs of the floor drying on its own once you've wiped the other end of the room, use a microfiber rag to dry the floor.
   • Do not leave puddles on the laminate floor for a long time.
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Method 5 of 5: Treating the stains

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   Wipe off the blood stains with glass cleaner. Spray a small amount of glass cleaner on the stain and wipe it off with a warm, slightly damp cloth.
   • Use a non-abrasive microfiber rag.
   • The earlier the stain is treated, the easier it is to clean.

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   Remove gum residue from the floor with a plastic knife. Use a plastic knife to scrape off the gum and use a soft, damp rag to wipe off any remaining traces.
   • Soak mineral spirits in rags for best results.
   • Do not use metal knives as they are too sharp and are more likely to scratch the floor.

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   Wipe off soft drinks, wine, crayons or ink with a damp rag. Usually, you can wipe these stains off with a slightly damp microfiber rag.
   • You can soak a little white gasoline in a rag to remove the wax streaks.
   • For stubborn ink stains, you may need to add a little detergent or toner remover to the rag to remove the stain. Remember to wipe with a rag soaked in warm, clean water.

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   Remove nail polish, shoe polish, or tar with nail polish remover acetone. Add a little nail polish remover to the microfiber rag and rub the stain until it's clean.
   • Then wipe with a microfiber rag soaked in clean water.

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   Use cold to clean grease stains. Place an ice pack or bag of frozen vegetables on the stain until the grease hardens. Use a plastic knife to scrape off the hardened oil.
   • Do not use metal tools to scrape.
   • Wipe any remaining grease off by spraying a small amount of glass cleaner on the dirt and wiping it with a damp rag.
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What you need

• Microfiber rag
• A vacuum cleaner or vacuum cleaner with a soft brush tip
• 4 liter capacity bucket
• Country
• Vinegar
• Baby shampoo or mild dish soap
• Mop with a cotton rag or sponge
• Windshield washer fluid
• Ice bag
• Plastic knife
• Nail polish remover
• Eraser
• Mineral spirits (mineral spirits)