Ask the Expert: How Can I Care for my Laminate Floor on the Cheap?

Question: Can you use a steam mop on laminate floors?

Answer: Laminate floors are extremely durable, and can withstand a lot of rough and tumble living, but for cleaning purposes you never want to use a steam mop on a laminate floor.

Laminate floors react the same as wood floors to moisture. Even if you don't see immediate damage, over time, you will see damage to your laminate.

The Good News?  You don’t need an expensive cleaner.   A simple sweep or dust mop does an amazing job.  Plus it’s a lot more eco-friendly than the harsh chemicals on the market.   Or for a deeper clean you can use a damp mop.  I recommend adding a couple of drops of ammonia to a warm water solution and make sure you thoroughly wring out your mop before use.

Why Wool Works (for the Environmentalist)

 

The Green Age is upon us, and it’s about time.  Drive hybrid, compost, reduce, reuse, recycle! One second, though.  Take a look under your recycled tire shoes and ask yourself this question: Is my carpet choice a “green” choice?

 

Why Wool Works: Every year, a fresh batch of wool is sheered and shipped into the international textile industry.  We’re not taking anything we can’t have, the sheep are happy to share.  

 

This naturally renewable fibre is growing in popularity throughout the world.  British environmentalist, The Prince of Wales, has begun the Campaign for Wool to spread the word on the material’s eco-friendly aspects and the importance of it’s use.  

 

So get up from your bio-degradable egg-carton couch and call Carpet Wagon to order your wool carpet today! 1-877-59-WAGON

 

[image by Linh Ngân ]