How to Get Pergo Laminate Wood Floor to Shine

Never sand, wax or polish a Pergo laminate floor.

Pergo was the first company to produce and sell laminate flooring in the United States. Laminate flooring is a synthetic type of flooring that is designed to look like hardwood flooring. And while it is less expensive than hardwood, it does require regular care and maintenance. With the proper cleaning method and using a few at-home cleaning products, you can get your Pergo laminate wood floor to shine.

Things You'll Need

• Broom
• Vacuum
• Bucket
• Distilled white vinegar or ammonia
• Mop
• Pergo Laminate and Hard Surface Cleaner (optional)

Instructions

1. Sweep the floor with a broom or vacuum it with a vacuum cleaner with a hardwood attachment. Before you can clean the floor and get it to shine, you first need to remove any surface dirt and debris.

2. Mix 1 gallon of water with either 1 cup of distilled white vinegar or 1/2 cup of ammonia in a large bucket.

3. Dip the mop in the water and vinegar or ammonia mixture and thoroughly wring it out so it is only damp. Too much moisture can damage the flooring. Mop the entire surface of the floor with the mixture. One benefit of using this mixture is that it not only disinfects the floor, but it also creates a shine to the surface without leaving streaks like some store-bought products.

4. Allow the floor to air dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Never use wax cleaners, soap or detergent on the floor. Also, do not sand, refinish, polish or wax the floor. Not only can you damage the floor, you may also affect the Pergo warranty. If you have to remove a very difficult spot or stain, you can purchase Pergo’s Laminate and Hard Surface Cleaner, which you can mop onto the floor for stain removal and finishing shine.

References

• Pergo: Frequently Asked Questions
• Vinegar Tips: Cleaning