Steam mops

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Does anyone have a steam mop, and if so, what kind. I am trying to get away from using chemicals in my house, especially with 3 kittens, and I have been looking a steam mops. I think the one I was looking at was by Haan (I think that is the way it is spelled). I was just wondering if they really worked. Thanks.

Barbara
 
I do!

I have the Bissell green steam mop (Series model 1867). I love it! I am trying to use fewer chemicals to clean and I've found that this does a good job. It uses microfiber pads that you can throw in the washing machine. It heats up quickly and the tank holds a good amount of water.

I use it on the floor in my fitness center (it's a not-real-wood floor like Cathe uses in her videos -- you can see it in my workout room pictures) and I'm happy with the job it does.

No matter what else I used, it left a sticky film on the floor that made the floor feel icky (slippery and gross) and it got dirty so quickly. This cleans the floor and leaves it smooth and film-free.

Supposedly you can use it on real hardwood floors but I haven't tried that yet. I'm sure it's good on tile and other finishes.

My only complaint about the Bissell is that the cord isn't long enough, but that's easily fixed with an extension cord.

I hope this is helpful.
 
OH MY GOSH!!! Thank you for this post. I have been mental about my floors. They are wood and get this horrid film on them from what I was using. I tried making my own and that did not work either. I only use animal friendly products - both with animal testing and also for the safety for my kitties here (I'm with you on that, Barbara!) I am going to buy one today before I go insane here. DH already thinks I went over the edge with my obsession on the floors ;)
 
Kathryn - thank you for the link. Did you get that calcium filter thing? I know that is a problem in my area. Thanks again!
 
I have the Shark steam mop and I really like it! It was $80 and works really well. You can wash the pads in the washer. I really like not using any chemicals on my wood floors :)
 
Supposedly you can use it on real hardwood floors but I haven't tried that yet. I'm sure it's good on tile and other finishes.
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Has anyone tried this. I've been wanting one and was really wanting to try it on my hardwood floors but I'm afraid. My pups have worked them over this winter. I also have a lot of tile that I can use it on.
 
I have the same one that Kathryn has. I love it as well.

The first time I used it, the floor looked a little streaked and then I just realized that it was the residual chemicals from my previous cleaners that made it look that way. So I got a clean pad and did it again, and it looked great! I feel like the floor is really clean when I am done and it is very easy to use. Highly recommended for tile and linoleum (but no I don't have hardwood floors so I can't answer that).
 
I watched a video on the Bissell site for this product and they say that it is safe for sealed hardwoods. I am getting one for mine!
 
Pearlstrand said:
One reviewer mentions the Hoover Floormate, which I also own but found messy, difficult to use, big, and it broke. I like this one much better!

Hope this is helpful.
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I just bought this and it's arriving today.
http://www.amazon.com/Hoover-H3060-...1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1236255185&sr=8-1
I chose it over the steam mop because I have tile throughout and I wanted something with a scrubbing action. I also wanted something that would suck the dirty water back up. It got mixed reviews like the steam mop. I guess I'll have to see how it does on my porcelain tile:eek: I realize it will be heavy but only need it on one floor.
I'm not expecting miracles. I will still scrub the grout on my hands and knees, but wanted something for in between.
 
fit44 said:
I just bought this and it's arriving today.
http://www.amazon.com/Hoover-H3060-...1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1236255185&sr=8-1
I chose it over the steam mop because I have tile throughout and I wanted something with a scrubbing action. I also wanted something that would suck the dirty water back up. It got mixed reviews like the steam mop. I guess I'll have to see how it does on my porcelain tile:eek: I realize it will be heavy but only need it on one floor.
I'm not expecting miracles. I will still scrub the grout on my hands and knees, but wanted something for in between.
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I should clarify my post on this: I own this model and it worked fine for a while. Then I moved; now it doesn't work. Maybe the movers dropped it -- Who knows?

However, the Hoover is great if you spill a large amount of liquid and need to get it off the floor. Instead of using all of your bath towels to mop it up, you just suck it up with this and dump it down the drain!
 
I had never heard of steam mops, but after reading this thread I just ordered the Bissell! Can't believe I am so excited about a mop, but I really hate carrying a bucket of water back and forth to the kitchen sink! Thanks for sharing this information!:D
 
Shana,

If it arrives early today, I plan to give it a test run!
I'm so tired of scrubbing my tiles on my hands and knees. I can't get a good scrub with a mop. A mop works great on my hardwood. With tile, I like to scrub because of the grout.

Kathryn,
I've read a few complaints about the machine breaking down. I will be happy if it lasts a year. I know that may like very low expectations, but I would gladly pay $150 a year to have a machine scrub my tiles:D
 
I have a Monster floor steamer, got it iff of Amazon. Love it because it has a few more rows of steam vents. I use it on hardwood and tile and rugs(comes w/ attachment. It also has a long cord and can do a big room. Anyone have a handheld steamer?
 
I gave my hoover floormate a whirl yesterday. :D

Pros- Picks up the dirty water. The water was dark muddy brown:eek:
Leaves the floor virtually dry. Slightly damp and dried within minutes.
It does not feel heavy. Same as a regular vacuum.
Will be great for quick and less back breaking scrubbing!
Left the floor looking clean and judging by the water, I was leaving a lot dirt behind with a push mop.:eek:

Con's-

The water reservoir is small requiring more frequent refills and empty.
You need to go over heavy dirt spots a few times
Does not scrub as hard as I do on my hands and knees.
The unit itself it not sturdy. I can't see this lasting longer than a year(note-I abuse vacuum cleaners).

I'm happy with my purchase. I wish I could find a commercial grade scrubber. I would invest in one because I have a lot of tile in my house! I think this model doesn't scrub as hard as I like because it's light weight.
I wouldn't mind owning a steam mop too. I would use the hoover first, then go back and sanitize with the steam.:)
 
Thanks to the OP for this thread and to all of you who responded. I've been pondering a steam mop for awhile now and since yesterday was cleaning day, I bit the bullet and got the bissell steam mop Kathryn posted about. It worked great! So much better than being on my hands & knees or lugging around a bucket and mop. I did have to keep filling the water reservoir but it heated up in seconds so no big deal.

BTW, I have sealed hardwood floors and I called the company that installed them. They don't recommend using steam mops (concerns about warping?) but I used it anyway and it worked well. I'm just going to keep a close eye on my floors for any changes.
 
Cynthia - thanks for the review! I think it does more than I need it to do. My grout has been bothering me as of late - I hope I don't get obsessed with that now :) That's why I picked a darker grout anyway and covered the tile with rugs - ha!
 
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