What Should I Do if My Pergo Floors Got Wet?

Pergo laminate floors are not as susceptible to water damage as hardwood floors, but over time, this type of floor expands if water is continuously used for cleaning without immediate drying afterward. A laminate floor contains four layers of material to provide a durable surface that resists moisture while retaining an appearance of natural wood. Although designed to be moisture-resistant, the floor's layers can eventually absorb high amounts of water; this expands the floorboards and can cause buckling. As a wet floorboard expands, it pushes against nearby floorboards and lifts to create an uneven surface, which requires replacement to restore a smooth surface.

Things You'll Need

• 3 soft cleaning cloths
• Cloth mop
• Bucket
• Pergo's Laminate and Hard Surface Cleaner
• White vinegar

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Rub a dry cleaning cloth in a circular motion against the floor to soak up as much of the water as possible.

   • 2

     Saturate a new cleaning cloth with Pergo's Laminate and Hard Surface Cleaner, and wipe down the floors to maintain the floor's shine. Or, mix 1 gallon of warm water with 1 cup of white vinegar in a bucket and mop the affected area.

   • 3

     Wipe the floors dry by rubbing a dry cleaning cloth in a circular motion. Continue buffing the floor with the cleaning cloth until all moisture is removed.