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Rec's please, for a floor steamer.

house_cat — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:45:49 GMT

Many years ago I purchased a Haan floor steamer for my hardwood floors. It was one of my best purchases from QVC. It died on me last year, just before I moved and I didn't replace it.

In my current home I have vinyl plank flooring. I'm looking for a cordless steamer. I would appreciate any recommendations. Thank you.

Re: Rec's please, for a floor steamer.

Kachina624 — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:55:40 GMT

@house_cat Have you considered one of the nice, new Bissell floor cleaners? Seems like they'd cover a large area a lot faster and easier. I don't have one but they appear to do a great job.

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ECBG — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 01:00:20 GMT

@house_cat

I have vinyl flooring that looks like wood in the kitchen and bathrooms. When the floors were cleaned with a steam cleaner, it left white marks.

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house_cat — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 01:00:54 GMT

@Kachina624

I'll have to take a look. I've always been happy with Bissel products. I notice some of them are also vacuum cleaners. I have a Dyson vac that I'm very happy with, so I just need the steam feature.

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house_cat — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 01:03:00 GMT

@ECBG

Yikes! That's very concerning. My old one was wonderful on my hardwood floors - I wonder why the vinyl would be a problem.

Re: Rec's please, for a floor steamer.

ECBG — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 01:07:35 GMT

@house_cat wrote:
@ECBG

Yikes! That's very concerning. My old one was wonderful on my hardwood floors - I wonder why the vinyl would be a problem.

@house_cat

Not a clue. When they were mopped again after the white lines were noticed, it took care of the problem. This flooring is SO real looking, the installer brought his brother over to see it. His brother didn't believe it until he stepped on it with leather soles and heard the noise!

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ECBG — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 01:34:08 GMT

@house_cat

By the way, do you all have a med to lg yard like in a development?

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tiny 2 — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 01:40:29 GMT

@house_cat, Put the idea of steaming out of your mind forever!!!!!!! The glue and pvc can react to high heat and it can cause permanent damage. You could read about your particular floor to see the cleaning products recommended but heat is out. I remember reading this when researching various floor products for my new place.

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house_cat — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 01:43:12 GMT

@tiny 2

Thank you. I was coming to that same conclusion. I guess I need to look into this a little deeper.

Re: Rec's please, for a floor steamer.

house_cat — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 01:44:34 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@house_cat

By the way, do you all have a med to lg yard like in a development?

I'm not planning on mopping the yard!

Re: Rec's please, for a floor steamer.

homedecor1 — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 03:13:42 GMT

@house_cat

I just want to share LVP flooring should be cleaned with nothing more than lightly damp microfiber style mop.

I had them installed and my contractor told me never use steam mop on them. I don't recall my brand although I think it's Pergo and manufacturer recommended same.

You may want to check the manufacturers cleaning guidelines.

I use a Bissell steamer on my kitchen floor which is porcelain tile (the type which looks like wood).

Re: Rec's please, for a floor steamer.

kaydee50 — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 14:53:45 GMT

In a previous home I had laminate flooring in the kitchen. Used a Bissell steamer on it with no problems. I now have bamboo flooring in the kitchen and am afraid to use a steamer on it. I sure do miss a steamer and if I ever replaced the flooring I would want a material that I could use a steamer on.

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house_cat — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 16:50:00 GMT

Thanks for all the good advice.

I'm so glad I didn't order without checking with my forum friends first!

I wound up ordering a no-frills O'Cedar mop and wringer bucket.

Re: Rec's please, for a floor steamer.

homedecor1 — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:08:30 GMT

@house_cat

be very careful that the mop is just "damp" water seeping in the seams of the flooring will cause: mold, mildew & buckling of the floors. (My neighbor had this happen flooring needed replacing).

I dry mop mine every week and 1x/month will use my damp microfiber cloth.

Of course, it's only two of us and no pets.