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To note: we had CHEAP laminate flooring that specifically said not to use steam on it...lol
quickly google'd, seems true.So exactly why do they tell you not to use a steam mop? Think about laminate as being made of layers of wallpaper. The top layers – the shine and the photo – are very thin material. Steam is both hot and moist and how do you loosen wallpaper when you want to replace it? You use steam.
Applying steam to laminate weakens the material over time. The top coat that is doing all the heavy work in protecting the look and finish of your floor could be worn away or loosened by regular exposure to heat. In addition, you risk warping the material or introducing fissures in between the pieces that would allow moisture to seep underneath.