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Originally Posted by rdhdleo

The other side of the coin is there are many reasons we love laminate. It truly is easier to maintain than hardwood and the newer better laminate is not like that of years ago. My neighbors installed it throughout their entire house a couple of years ago and when you walk in their house you would swear it was hardwood. We've had it in out bedrooms for going on 6 years now and it looks as good as the day we had it installed. Mostly I just dust mop or vacuum it and once a month I use the windex. But everyone has their preference there truly is no right or wrong. People should go with what they like just make sure it's a quality product and installed properly and you'll be happy.

I dust it every week and once a month, I clean with water and vinegar. I have it only a few months, but it looks great. Much better than rugs. Same for the vinyl flooring in my kichen/laundry room and two bathrooms. Easy to clean and looks great all the time.

I find laminate easier on the feet than tile but everyone has their own preferences.

BTW - I have rugs in my two bedrooms. I just like the feel of rugs when I get out of bed. A friend of mine's daughter is an environmentalists and says that 70% of all germs in a house, comes from what people track in with their shoes. I tend to remove my shoes upon entering but don't require or ask guests to do so. Most people who visit are nice and take off their shoes without asking which embarrasses me.

I am not a germaphobic, (made word up), like Howard Hughes!!!!