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Suzie
05-03-2004, 07:14 PM
If you have laminate flooring, what do you use to clean them?

Mine are always filthy. They need to swept at least twice a day.

I've been using simple green diluted with water. This really cuts through the dirt but seems to leave a film.

What should I use?

SmartyMama
05-03-2004, 10:15 PM
we use the pledge vinegar wet floor wipes. works well for us!

skyblue
05-04-2004, 01:18 AM
At the moment, Mela power (used to be into Melaleuca). It lasts for years!!! I used to used vinegar. I am thinking of using a diluted orange oil product when my current stuff runs out.

Jennifer

Suzie
05-04-2004, 09:29 AM
I've used an orange product before. It works faily well.

I really like the way the simple green diluted with water works. I think I may have mixed this batch with too much simple green and it left a film. The film, in turn, is attracting dirt.

I'll try watering it down even more today.

Thanks for the replys. I'll let you know how today goes.

organicmama
05-06-2004, 10:14 AM
vinegar came to mind too mama.
Have you ever tried sal suds? I wonder if that would leave a film or not.

Suzie
05-06-2004, 02:37 PM
I will give the vinegar a try.

I diluted the simple green even further to see how that will work.

Thanks so much for all the wonderful tips. I really appreciate them.:heart:

mamabear
05-06-2004, 03:23 PM
I use half vinegar half water in a spray bottle with a microfiber mop.

Suzie
05-06-2004, 07:36 PM
Originally posted by mamabear
I use half vinegar half water in a spray bottle with a microfiber mop.

Oh, that's right!!! I remember you talking about your microfiber mop.

I really should look into one of those.

Jennbenr
05-12-2004, 12:25 PM
In a spray bottle, mix equal parts of vinegar, water and rubbing alcohol. The vinegar and water clean but the alcohol makes it dry quickly. I also use a microfiber mop and it works great!