Will Vinegar Harm Laminate Floors?

Will Vinegar Harm Laminate Floors?
Written By
Erin Maurer
Erin Maurer
Published: Oct 3, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Vinegar vs. Other Cleaners

A homemade, vinegar-based cleaner is safer for use on laminate floors than any soap-based cleaner. According to the Discount Flooring website, soap and wax-based cleaners can dull the finish and damage laminate.

Homemade Remedy

Make a homemade laminate floor cleaner by mixing together 1/4 cup of white vinegar with about 24 oz. of water in a 32-oz. spray bottle, recommends the Dollar Stretcher website.

Using Cleaner

Spray the floor with the vinegar and water mixture and mop with a dry, dust mop. Be sure to avoid flooding the floor with water and vinegar. Excessive moisture may damage the floor, according to the World Floor Covering Association website.

Photo Credits

floor cleaning #3 image by stassad from Fotolia.com

floor cleaning #3 image by stassad from Fotolia.com

Erin Maurer

A freelance writer for various online publications, Erin Maurer covers travel destinations, gardening and home decorating projects. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies from Widener University in Chester, Pa.

Sponsored
HomeSteady Logo

HomeSteady is the ultimate guide for all your household needs, from cleaning and HVAC to electrical, DIY and maintenance.

Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2026 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.