Asked on Jan 31, 2018

How to remove build up from laminate flooring,I tried alcohol

Betty Frazier
by Betty Frazier
  12 answers
  • Pamela Adams Pamela Adams on Jan 31, 2018

    I also have buildup on my laminate floors- I need help- Does anyone have an answer?

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Jan 31, 2018

    First try white vinegar and water with a microfiber cloth, then try the Laminate floor care system by Bona

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    • Lagree Wyndham Lagree Wyndham on Feb 01, 2018

      Same problem on my hardwoods, every so often I clean with vinegar and water to get build up off. Also use a swiffer wet pad for in between cleanings.

  • Pat Pat on Jan 31, 2018

    What sort of buildup? I have had laminate floors for ten years in kitchen, dining room and laundry room and have no build up. I .just clean with spray bottle...1/3 white vinegar and the rest filled up with water. spray and mop. When done I go over it with a dry towel mop and it shines and is clean.

  • Dianacirce70 Dianacirce70 on Jan 31, 2018

    alcohol will dull the finish. Try Rejuvenate. We had really bad buildup and they always streaked when we cleaned the floor. We use the Rejuvenate cleaner once a month and it gets it right off.

  • Gregg Gregg on Feb 01, 2018

    I use Murphy's oil soap. I have had laminate installed for 11 years now, and don't have any build up. Floor shines like new!

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Feb 01, 2018

    U use it and works great.Maybe try White vinegar and water to remove haze

  • Mona Michaels Mona Michaels on Feb 01, 2018

    I have laminate flooring and I’m curious about what the build up consist of. I just vacuum and then mop with just a well rung out mop with water only. Works great for me because the water gets up everything else. I try to use the least chemicals possible in my house cleaning.

  • Jjsunflower😎 Jjsunflower😎 on Feb 02, 2018

    I have always used 1/4 cup white vinegar to 1/2 bucket of very warm water wring Out your mop very well you should never have a build up doing this😎

  • Angie Angie on Jun 11, 2019

    Listen, do not use bona or any other chemicals on laminate floors that have haze or buildup. Boil plain water on stove and mop with hot water. My family owns a business that puts factory finish on the floors. Bona is an excellent product for semi gloss or satin finish floors. It’s NOT good for laminate. Bona mops (without the product) are best (they also have off brands that are cheaper). Use a several mop heads so you’re not spreading the chemical (the film) that’s on your floor.

    • Jackie Nelson Jackie Nelson on Oct 25, 2024

      THANK YOU!! the best advice i have gotten so far in a very long search. nothing else has been as effective by a long shot. i appreciate it very much and u clearly know what ur talking about!

  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Jul 16, 2023

    I use vinegar and water, moisten the mop, be careful to not saturate it on the laminate.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Oct 26, 2024

    Well, I use a wet wipe to clean mine.

  • Deb K Deb K on Nov 05, 2024

    Hi Betty, hope this helps you.


    To remove buildup from laminate floors, you can use a microfiber mop, baking soda, vinegar, or a hard-surface floor cleaner:



    1. Microfiber mop
    2. Microfiber is gentle enough to clean laminate floors without scratching them, but it can still absorb liquids and pick up dirt.
    3. Baking soda
    4. Sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda on the floor to lightly abrade the surface and help the cleaning solution pick up grime.
    5. Vinegar
    6. Mix one part distilled vinegar with two parts water, and use a soft-headed mop to clean the floor in a circular pattern. Vinegar is a natural cleaner that can remove dirt and stains without damaging laminate.
    7. Hard-surface floor cleaner
    8. Use a cleaner made specifically for hard-surface floors, like Bona Hard-Surface Floor Cleaner