Can You Use Fabuloso On Laminate Floors? Here's What To Know Before Trying

Laminate is a popular flooring choice that is cost-effective and DIY-friendly. Like with other flooring types, there are also do's and don'ts for cleaning it. For instance, you need to avoid using wood cleaners on laminate flooring because they can leave a film. Fabuloso, TikTok's multi-purpose cleaning bestie, is known for its numerous uses. Scrolling through #Cleantok, you'll often see it put to work to remove various grime in the kitchen or bathroom. Some users might even clean their homes from top to bottom, from floors to doors. Fabuloso is particularly helpful for cleaning floors, such as tile or hardwood. So, can you use Fabuloso to clean your laminate floor? Yes, but you should make sure you dilute it correctly and don't oversaturate your floor. 

With a variety of Fabuloso products available for just $1.25 at Dollar Tree, like their 16.9-oz Antibacterial Lavender Multi-Purpose Cleaner, using it to clean your floors is a money-smart choice to keep your floors looking good for years, especially when compared to specialty cleaners. A bottle of Zep Industrial Hardwood and Laminate Cleaner is $12.98 on Amazon for 128 oz, and you could spend nearly half as much for the same amount of Fabuloso. Laminate floors are made to be durable; it's one of the reasons they only require a weekly sweep or vacuum (unless very dirty) to keep them clean. Manufacturers recommend spot cleaning when necessary and deep cleaning every two to three months. In a perfect world, we'd never have spills, but sometimes, things happen, so you might need to mop. When that time comes, there are a few steps to follow for a perfectly clean laminate floor.

Laminate flooring's easy care needs often make them better than hardwood floors, especially for homeowners with limited time. You can easily clean your laminate floors with any Fabuloso product, but you must take precautions. Before applying the cleaner, sweep and vacuum your floors; use the "hard floor" setting on your vacuum or remove the beater brush. Once the floor is debris-free, you can dilute the cleaner with water, carefully following the directions on the bottle to ensure you aren't using too much. For Fabuloso 2x Multi-Purpose Concentrated, combine ⅛ of cup with a gallon of water, and for the non-2x versions, combine 1 gallon of water with ½ cup of Fabuloso Antibacterial Multi-Purpose Cleaner. 

For the most gentle, non-abrasive clean, use a laminate floor mop with microfiber pads, such as the Mr. Siga Professional Mop. The material is highly absorbent, so it doesn't need a large amount of liquid to clean, and its soft fibers won't scratch your floor. If you're using any other mop, wring it out until it's nearly dry, then go over the floor's surface, paying extra attention to any stubborn spots. Be sure you don't saturate the flooring, even ones marked "water-resistant," as moisture can cause the laminate to buckle and swell. Use a clean microfiber cloth to wipe up any remaining moisture. Finally, before mopping your entire floor with Fabuloso for the first time, always test it in a small spot to see if it's safe.