Laminate flooring
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hogjowl
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That doesn't look like laminate flooring. It appears to be vinyl.
I don't "steam clean" laminate.
I don't "steam clean" laminate.
Shane Deubell
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Yes but we just use the spinner like any other tile job.
Ralph Pastorelli
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I would never steam clean laminate floors with pressure, I would think it would get in seams and swell the joints.
Which is what I tell people who ask.....now will it...I dunno, but why take the chance
But is it actual laminate with tons of seams?? like I said...1 time might not kill you, but if it is any type of quality of flooring, that is smooth...then a good mopping with your choice of disinfectant should work.....
I have seen a few floors, that have had something done, because you can see the swelling or peeling of the floor....
NOT something i want to come back and bite me......
which is why i shake my head about putting finishes on laminates......they are made to FLOAT, which means the seams move around....why put a "solid" something on it, that will eventually crack???
hogjowl
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"Laminate" flooring is either wood or plastic (think Pergo). Wet cleaning isn't recommended for either; however, I've talked to a few who have successfully HWE cleaned wooden laminate using low pressure. I don't recommend it. Plastic laminate flooring always has a composite wood based core that WILL come apart on you if you steam clean it.
Like I said above, I don't think what he's showing is actually a laminate floor . I think it's probably a vinyl plank floor. If it is vinyl plank, he may be able to wet clean it successfully. I certainly would test a patch first though, because some vinyl planks will suffer end joint seperation when exposed to hot water. You don't want to eat a floor because you've been foolish.
Like I said above, I don't think what he's showing is actually a laminate floor . I think it's probably a vinyl plank floor. If it is vinyl plank, he may be able to wet clean it successfully. I certainly would test a patch first though, because some vinyl planks will suffer end joint seperation when exposed to hot water. You don't want to eat a floor because you've been foolish.
mirf
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I would not clean it with steam. Why the Gecko wand.
The reason I did it is because I did a few slats days prior and no problem on the return..when these floors are sticky nasty dirty...extraction seems like a thorough way of removing soil...I would be happy to take advice for future...
hogjowl
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You've not addressed the question over what it actually is. Do you really know ?
hogjowl
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Ok, I understand.
Mikey P
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Some of the new high end "Pergos" are of a hollow plastic I beam construction.
Designed to survive flooding..
But spritzing with a neutral cleaner and buffing/ mopping w/ @175 is what we do on occasion.
Designed to survive flooding..
But spritzing with a neutral cleaner and buffing/ mopping w/ @175 is what we do on occasion.
Shane Deubell
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Shane T
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It's pretty easy to tell the difference. Laminate has a hard surface and vinyl plank will be soft, more like sheet vinyl.
Ralph Pastorelli
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My office is vinyl planking and we just hapa vac it and wet clean it with a doodle pad once a week/
hogjowl
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You're not helping your customer trying to make her like Ralph.
Ralph Pastorelli
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Such a southern gentleman you are!
