Is There a Difference Between Bona Hardwood Cleaner & Laminate Cleaner?

Cleaning

• Both Bona hardwood and laminate floor cleaners clean floors gently and effectively, but Bona hardwood cleaner is specifically formulated for polyurethane finished wood floors. It is safe to use on laminate floors, although the company recommends using a product specifically formulated for laminate floors.

Safety

• Bona hardwood and laminate floor cleaners are both GREENGUARD certified, meaning they passed stringent standards set forth by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute to ensure low emissions. They have gone through further testing to ensure that they contain no chemicals suspected of causing health problems in children.

Products and Use

• Both products are available at hardware and grocery stores and come in a 36-ounce spray bottle or a 160-ounce bulk package. The cleaners also come in a cartridge for use in the Bona microfiber mop system. The manufacturer's recommended price is identical for both products. To use Bona products, spray the cleaner lightly on the floor and go over it with a damp microfiber mop or cloth. Do not dilute it or get the floors wet. Overwetting wood or laminate floors can cause warping or damage the finish.

Recommendations

• Although Bona's hardwood cleaner is gentle enough to use on laminate floors, use the laminate floor cleaner for laminate floors and the hardwood cleaner for hardwood floors. The laminate floor cleaner is also labeled for use on tile and stone floors. Bona also makes polishes for hardwood and laminate floors. These polishes contain a urethane acrylic blend that evens out scratches and adds shine to floors without a waxy buildup.