How to Clean an Old Formica Table

Formica Brand Laminate Everyday Cleaning

• 1

  Wash the table with a clean, damp non-abrasive cloth. Remove all of the dust, grit and oily residue with this first, water-only washing. If the table is extremely dirty, wipe it several times with the damp cloth.

• 2

  Combine the distilled vinegar, olive oil, 1/2 cup of water and the liquid soap in the spray bottle. Shake. Spray the vinegar-olive oil cleanser onto the table. Wash the table with the damp cloth. Do not oversoak the table, but wash the table thoroughly.

• 3

  Rinse the table with clean water and a clean, non-abrasive cloth until all of the cleanser is gone.

• 4

  Dry the table with a non-abrasive cloth.

Matte and Sparkle Finish Formica

• 5

  Wash the table with a clean, damp non-abrasive cloth. Remove all of the dust, grit and oily residue with this first, water-only washing. If the table is extremely dirty, wipe it several times with the damp cloth.

• 6

  Spray the vinegar-olive oil cleanser to the damp cloth. Wash the table with the damp cloth. Do not oversoak the table.

• 7

  Scrub hard-to-clean and soiled areas with the vegetable brush by scrubbing gently in a rotating motion, using the vinegar cleanser and water.

• 8

  Rinse the table with water and a clean, non-abrasive cloth, until all of the cleanser is gone.

• 9

  Dry with a clean, non-abrasive cloth.

High-Gloss Finish Formica

• 10

  Wash the table with a clean, damp non-abrasive cloth. Remove all of the dust, grit and oily residue with this first, water-only washing. If the table is extremely dirty, wipe it several times with the damp cloth.

• 11

  Spray the vinegar-olive oil cleanser onto the table. Wash the table with the cleanser and cloth. Do not oversoak the table.

• 12

  Rinse the table with clean water and a clean, non-abrasive cloth, until all of the cleanser is gone.

• 13

  Examine the table for residual streaks or smears on the surface. If streaks remain, clean with a mild glass cleaner.

• 14

  Dry with a non-abrasive cloth.