Laminates are easy to maintain surfacing materials. They do not need a lot of time or effort to make them look new. Royale Touche laminates is widely recognised as the best laminate brand in India, and our laminate sheets are incredibly durable and cost-effective. They are resistant to water, scratches, smudges, marks, and fire. As a result of their long-lasting shelf life, you do not need to do a lot to keep them in good condition. Most laminate sheets can be cleaned with a soft cleanser (preferably a laminate cleanse) and any soft, non-abrasive cloth. However, the need for maintenance slightly changes among different applications of laminates.
How To Maintain Digital Laminates For Walls?
- The kind of decorative laminate you are using for your wall can determine your care guide for the same. Laminate sheets are made of hardy, durable substrates like PVC, MDF, or gypsum and topped with decorative top layers made of printed paper, patterned fabric or melamine resin. Understanding your base and the top layer will give you a better idea about how to care for it.
- Regular or frequent dusting of the surface of your laminate can help you eliminate several underlying problems. Dust can easily hide some stubborn stains and scratches. Clean it regularly with a feather duster or soft cloth and check the surfaces.
- It is important to clean away any stains or splatters as soon as possible to avoid the risk of permanent marks. Pay special attention if you have children in the house as they can cause a few accidental spills and smears. Use a gentle cloth for rubbing these stains as rough handling can damage the surface. Do not use harsh detergents or solvent cleaners on laminate sheets.
- Try to keep the laminates in your interiors as dry as possible, especially if you have installed them in the kitchen or the bathroom. Remember, they are resistant to water but not waterproof. Make sure that you switch on the exhaust fan for a washroom or create proper air circulation after a bath. This will fasten evaporation and dry your bathroom quicker. For a kitchen, simply use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the cabinets daily.
How To Maintain Digital Laminates For Floors?
- Use a soft and damp microfibre cloth to clean your laminate floors. It will pick up the dirt with a bare minimum amount of water. This is a great option as too much water is also unsuitable for the floors because it can easily warp the flooring.
- Avoid using any kind of string mops or sponges because they can leave watermarks on the floor. Cleaning with a sponge also requires a lot of water which has to be avoided at all costs. Excessive water can leak into the cracks, damaging your laminate flooring by hampering its longevity.
- Remember, laminate flooring may look like wood, but it is not real wood. Wood laminates can only replicate the feel and aesthetics of wood inside your spaces. Also, do not try to polish or wax the flooring, as it will definitely scratch or damage the top layer of the laminate sheet.
- Do not use harsh chemical cleaners like bleach or steel wool. They are not good for maintaining the surface of a laminate. Such cleaners will eventually cause discolouring of the laminate.
How To Maintain Digital Laminates For Furniture?
- High-pressure laminates used in furniture can imprint a lot of fingerprints on the top surface as they are constantly handled by us for different purposes. You can simply remove such fingerprints by wiping the surface with a soft dry cloth regularly. However, for greasy fingerprints, make sure you dampen the cloth before wiping. Also, remember to air-dry the area right after you finish the chore.
- You can use a soft, dampened sponge to clean any visible marks after dusting. Remember to avoid varnish or wax for cleaning the surface of laminate sheets.
- In case you are using a soft laminate cleaning solution, avoid using it directly on the surface. Instead, spray a tiny amount on the soft cloth and wipe it on the surface.
How To Maintain Digital Laminates For The Kitchen?
- Matte and glossy digital laminates in the kitchen can accumulate many greasy spots because of regular cooking. You can make a solution of warm water and dish wash soap and use a sponge to clean stubborn greasy marks in the kitchen.
- Although laminates are non-porous, dirt and bacteria can still settle in the seam and corners of the laminate sheets in the kitchen because of the high amount of oil and grease. Therefore, it is extremely important to clean these parts as they can otherwise become potentially hazardous. Clean them with a soapy solution and follow proper rinsing and drying afterwards.
- Like all other laminates, avoid using harsh chemical soaps or abrasive materials to clean the surface of your laminate sheets.