Laminate Floor Has A White Film

A mixture of 50 50 vinegar water will remove a haze from laminate.

Laminate floor has a white film.

A cloudy film on your laminate floors is most likely caused by using too much cleaning product. Although laminate flooring is extremely durable it may become scuffed or stained with white marks over time. Use protective mats under all heavy furniture or anything with castors. Never use a floor buffer or polisher on laminate floors.

To get rid of the cloudy film dampen a microfiber towel using lukewarm water and gently rub the area until the cloudy film is cleared. Pat dry with a soft cloth and allow the area to air dry. Mop the floor with this solution but keep in mind that water can damage laminates. If it does not then it is most likely a light coating of glue from sponge used to wipe over the floor by installers.

Use a sponge mop and wring it out well each time you dip it into the cleaning solution. In fact most laminate floors only require a thorough mopping with plain water. For most areas of laminate flooring in your home a dry or dust mop may be all that is needed for regular cleaning. Never try to slide anything heavy across the laminate floor.

Sticky or dirty sections. A hazy whitish or cloudy hardwood floor can be caused by bad cleaning agents the buildup of wax or floor cleaner residue. A little water goes a long way on a laminate floor. If your floors are very dirty a mixture of 1 gallon of warm water and 1 cup of white distilled vinegar is the perfect foil for heavy soiling.

These white marks and streaks are typically caused by water spots and cleaning product buildup but may also be the result of particles or normal foot traffic. Vinegar is the strongest acid you should use on your floor and even then it should be diluted by mixing a cup of white vinegar with a gallon of warm water. Most likely the installers left a coating of glue on the laminate when they installed it.