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Floor cleaner recommendations

lilypadfrog — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:11:24 GMT

I currently have a Eureka enviro steam cleaner for my tile floor. Its old, heavy and hard to turn. The pads are a waffle pattern which really left streaks. I started using Mystic Maid mops, which are much easier to use, but don't seem to get the floor clean. This week I noticed my grandbaby's pants were dirty after crawling on my "just cleaned" floors. So I am asking for recommendations for a floor steam cleaner that is:

*lightweight but heavy enough to do the job,

*is able to swivel around or down under spaces,

*the pads don't leave streaks,

*I could, perhaps, put more than just water in ie a bit of lavender

*isn't too expensive

I have about 900 sq feet of tile so I can't do it daily at my age. I just want something that works and after doing my floor, I can sit down and watch my grandbaby crawl without her cleaning my floor!

Re: Floor cleaner recommendations

kaydee50 — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:23:51 GMT

I had a Bissell steam cleaner and used it on my kitchen laminate floors. I really liked it. Now I have bamboo floors and unfortunately, it is not recommended to use a steamer. I really liked the Bissell.

Re: Floor cleaner recommendations

Still Raining — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:49:44 GMT

Try a manual mop, sort of a Swiffer, with removable, washable, micro cloth pads.

It swivels even behind the toilet and you can a new, clean pad for rinsing.

Can buy many replacement pads wash them after each use. Not expensive, check around.

Re: Floor cleaner recommendations

henderson — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 19:09:29 GMT

I have a Haan steam cleaner. I was able to purchase additional pads.

Re: Floor cleaner recommendations

FastDogWalker2 — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 20:06:49 GMT

I have a Bissel one that has removable, washable pads. It works great on my tile. We have wood floors downstairs so I use a Bono mop on those.

Re: Floor cleaner recommendations

Lilysmom1 — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:52:36 GMT

@lilypadfrog , I used to have the Hoover steam vac. It got the job done for me for years. I recently bought the Bissell Crosswave from Costco. I love it. So much smaller and easier to use and it does a very good job. My Hoover is headed for the garbage after 15 years of service! RIP. S

Re: Floor cleaner recommendations

blinksmom — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 14:18:07 GMT

I recently purchased a LIbman mop and I like it better than my steam mop. It has a small removable tank so you can use any or no cleaning soluton. It cleans better than my bissell.

Re: Floor cleaner recommendations

lilypadfrog — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 16:16:29 GMT

I have actually been leaning toward the Bissell but appreciate the hand mop ideas. I will definitely look at them before spending money on a Bissell. My concern is that I have been recently using a hand mop (Mystic Maid) and it hasn't been giving me a clean floor. I thought the steam would give me a better clean especially with my grandbaby crawling around.

I will check out your suggestions so I sincerely thank you!

Re: Floor cleaner recommendations

house_cat — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 16:55:13 GMT

I have hardwood floors throughout my house and the only thing that really works for me is to get down on my hands and knees, with a couple of large microfiber cloths and a half bucket of water mixed with a cup or so of white vinegar. It's the only way I can get into all the corners and do a thorough job. I've tried all kinds of machines over the years, including a Haan steamer, which I really did like, but there's nothing like a good microfiber cloth and some elbow grease.

Admittedly, except for the kitchen, I don't do the whole house that way every week. A microfiber cloth, soaked then squeezed, attached to a Swiffer floor duster is a really good alternative.

Re: Floor cleaner recommendations

RedTop — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 18:32:40 GMT

@lilypadfrog,

My house has laminate and ceramic tile. I clean my laminate floors with a mop and vinegar water. I clean my ceramic floors with a mop and Lysol water.

I sanitize my ceramic floors with my Dirt Devil steam mop, but do not think of the steam mop as actually cleaning my floors.