If you don’t have a broom, use a brush pan and sweeper instead. If the floor is muddy or grimy, use a mop to clean it before you sweep. If you like, you can mop with your own all-natural cleanser made of equal parts water, vinegar, and rubbing alcohol. Just make sure to wipe your floor clean and let it dry completely before applying the polish.
If your mop has a polishing attachment, use this instead of a polishing cloth. Make sure the cloth is damp, but not sopping wet. Too much moisture can damage and warp your laminate floor.
If you haven’t used the laminate polish for a while, shake it before use. You can purchase laminate polish from a store that sells cleaning supplies.
Don’t worry if the floor looks a little shiny or oily after you have applied the polish, as this is normal and will fade as it dries.
If possible, keep pets away from the polish for 24 hours while it dries.
Purchase distilled white vinegar from a health food store. If you don’t have white vinegar, use apple cider vinegar instead. You can also substitute ammonia for vinegar. Use 1 part ammonia for every 3 parts water. This home-made floor polish can be used in place of store-bought polish.
If you don’t have any essential oils, simply skip this step.
