One of the reasons why laminate floors is more economical than hardwood floors is that it is made from less expensive materials — frequently a combination of plastic and wood fibers. You can not sand a plastic coating without destroying it, therefore when stains grow onto a laminate floor, you have to resort to other means to remove them. Warm water works the majority times, but not always. When it does not, a strong solvent does. Laminate flooring manufacturers usually supply a cleaner to their merchandise, but they do not advise using soap, since it dulls the end.
Fill a bucket with warm water, then moisten a rag and then wring it out, then use it to clean the ground to get rid of general dirt buildup. Water will eliminate any surface grime or stains that it is going to dissolve, such as some scuff marks, food stains and blood.
Use the cleaner supplied by the flooring manufacturer to eliminate harder stains, such as those made by marker pens, wine or grease. Mix and use it according to the directions on the container.
Mix 1 cup of white vinegar in a gallon of warm water and use it in lieu of a laminate flooring cleaner to remove difficult stains. Vinegar is a mild acid which can irritate the stains, but it might also dull the end, so use it only to the stained area.
Dissolve tar, lipstick, ink, pencil marks, shoe polish and nail polish with mineral spirits or acetone. These solvents will also dull the end, so use them sparingly, rubbing them only on the stained area.
Eliminate gum or candle wax by hardening it with ice, then scraping it off gently with a paint scraper or an oscillating instrument with a flexible scraper attachment.