I second the suggestion for the waterhog mats. I'll post where we purchase them if I can find the link - you can get custom sizes, colors, styles, etc. LL BEAN sells them too but they are very pricey IMO. We use them around our dogs water bowls too since they are sloppy drinkers. In addition to our entry way, we also use them in the back of our SUV's in the cargo area since we travel with our Boxers. Keeps the truck nice and clean and absorbs liquids. After my dog had surgery he peed in the truck on the drive home from the vets office (post-anesthesia, if I remember correctly) and I was thankful for that waterhog mat. Not a drop of urine on my upholstery; the waterhog captured all of it, and it was easy enough to clean -- I sprayed it down with a hose and some cleaning solution, left it out to dry and no residual smell whatsoever. They're awesome mats.

Hey Kompy! Thanks for all that.I was just saying in another thread how the budget\money part of this process really stresses me out and it isn't even my money - I don't know how KD's do it I think it not being your money makes it worse. I got another just postlam quote back yesterday and it was 2-3 hundred higher. This process is really roller coaster last week I was thinking we haven't spent a lot of the contingency maybe we could upgrade the countertop, this week a couple of real estimates come in for other things and we are on the budget precipice. The $850 includes the corner mitre (yes it is by the sink - I know), 3 end caps (both sides of the stove and the cab that is now the angle cab and I have not gone back to discuss the angle cab with them but I am prepared to see the cost jump about $150 because of the required material to get the postlam edge over the door - it is going to involve a lot of waste), No integral splash - hate them. I like this company, HD's in our area have a contract with another company and they are having problems so a few of the Depot's are steering customers to these guys. They only work with postlam - they did a couple of episodes of Design U (do you get that on HGTV in the US?) with this company doing the countertops. A bit more than 15 linear feet but angled cab despite being only 12 inches over the door will probaly require at least an additional 2 feet, so I would say a minimum of 18. Fridge is currently in one corner of the L but is being moved another wall - we may only be able to cover it in postlam but my Mom is excited about the new large expanse of countertop (she will have nearly 80 inches of uninterupted countertop on one side of the L). Sink is a double deckless drop in brushed all over that is $304 regular and $260 at the plumbing supply place. Novanni distributes Elkay in Canada and just below Elkay the have a line called Novanni Elite which this sink is from. It's for higher end builders and manufactured in Canada. If you can't do a drop-in then I say go deckless. This is the Geneva edge I like, way more than you should ever like a postform edge:

marshaoak - The protective film around the glossy cabinets should not have left any adhesive gunk behind, it defeats the purpose. Who is the manufacturer of these cabs? I'd contact them, give them an earful and ask what type of adhesive remover would be safe to remove the mess. Better yet, have them ship a bottle to you. For free. modellie - the sideboard is... well... it's actually... one and a half Godmorgon bathroom vanities (a discontinued version). Please don't laugh :-) I found them for a steal in the As Is, still in their boxes. We love that it's all drawers, so practical. Yes, you got it, the narrow open shelf holds placemats and trays. One of the drawers hides our plugged-in toaster. The bread gets toasted right in the open drawer. A square tray underneath the toaster catches any stray crumbs. Works beautifully. And of course we have half a vanity left (one complete drawer and 2 finished sides) which we will soon install as our vanity in the powder room we're currently working on. So rare for things to work out like that. funky - you're too kind. Yeah, even after all those years we've been living in this house, I still find myself gazing out the windows when I'm supposed to be doing things. It's really hard not to, with so many (almost) floor to ceiling windows and glass sliding doors.

Windex Original formula (with the ammonia) will most likely do the trick. Laminate finishes do VERY WELL with Windex. I've used it on finished furniture, hardwood, cork, laminate, vinyl, etc. You'll be fine. First things first: Your cleaning schedule. I'm going to bet this floor is being over cleaned (yes...there is such a thing). With rigid floors, the most important thing is sweeping. Or vacuum with a unit that does NOT have a beater bar (just suction). Here's your cleaning schedule that you will want to take up as a regular habit: 1. Sweep 1-3x per week (or vacuum...either way) 2. Damp mop (water ONLY) 1/week. Damp means so little water the microfiber mop feels 'dry'. 3. Damp "clean" = 1-2x per MONTH. A cleaning product such as water and vinegar is just fine. It should be a 20:1 ratio (20 parts water to 1 part vinegar...some people will use a small bucket of HOT water + 1 tablespoon of white vinegar = just fine). 4. For tough situations (like dried spaghetti sauce) you can use the Windex as a treatment of the area. ***Do NOT use wet swiffers!!!!! In fact the dry swiffers leave behind 'wax'. That wax, over time, can cause build up as well (weird but true). The OVER USE of cleaning products AND the mixing of chemicals (vinegar vs. Bona cleaner) have always caused 'build up' like you are showing in your photos. Relax. Breathe. You are doing fine. Build up can be reversed....with a mild 'stripper' like Windex. Remember: build up is caused by too much cleaner being LEFT BEHIND. Water EVAPORATES but dirt/cleaner does NOT. They stay behind. Over cleaning leaves +++cleaner. And then mixing in vinegar with Bona and you get the one chemical (vinegar) grabbing on to the other cleaner (bona) to create weird looking spots. The fix: use a mild degreaser/stripper like Windex to remove the issue...and start again. Windex works well because it has a HEAVY concentrate of alcohol. The alcohol evaporates VERY quickly meaning your laminate floor (which HATES water...hates, hates, hates, hates water) will not have an issue with being 'too wet'. Which is another reason to stay away from 'over cleaning' these floors. Good luck. Tell us what worked.