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Steam Mops

coffee drinker — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 03:50:49 GMT

Can anyone recommend one. I had a Haan which was pretty good until it wasn't. Replaced it with a Shark which was better than the Haan until it just stopped working after only less than 2 years. No warning -- it just died. Any suggestions?

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hippiechick7897 — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 05:02:57 GMT

I have a Bissel Pet steam mop (19404) I got from Amazon. It does a great job. Tanks heats quickly and I can get through my whole kitchen on one tank. Also, the pads are washable.

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Icegoddess — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 05:15:06 GMT

I still like my Haan; however, I think the company is in trouble. Seems there is never any stock of anything except extra pads. I had a hose connection break and I ordered a new hose and some pads and they just sent me the pads and just said the hose was out of stock. Haven't found it in stock since. I have to wonder if the original owners have died and the kids have run the company into to the ground. Problems started before the pandemic.

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jackthebear — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 12:19:56 GMT

@coffee drinker wrote:
Can anyone recommend one. I had a Haan which was pretty good until it wasn't. Replaced it with a Shark which was better than the Haan until it just stopped working after only less than 2 years. No warning -- it just died. Any suggestions?

same with my shark too,

done with them

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SilleeMee — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:14:10 GMT

I bought a Light 'N' Easy Steam Mop after my last two Shark mops stopped working.

The Light N Easy mop is just exactly that...light and easy. It's perfect for my medium sized kitchen and bath. Comes with a carpet glide, too. You just plug the thing in, no bells and whistles and it gives you hot steamy cleaning power. The pads are so easy to put on and take off plus you can buy generic ones which are a bit cheaper. I like to make the pad a little damp before using it on the mop and that way it does clean a whole lot better. I bought the mop from Amazon after reading the hundreds of good reviews for it there.

Light 'N' Easy Steam Mop - $60

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wagirl — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 14:13:59 GMT

Funny--I just used my Bissell steam mop/vac yesterday--I bought it from HSN-----it is model15437---seems to work very well---but only used it once--used it on the small kitchen floor, the hallway to front door and will use it in both bathrooms this weekend. Came with alot of accessories too. Can refresh carpets too.

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northiie57 — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 14:49:30 GMT

I love my Shark I have used for over 10 years now and going strong. Love that I can wash the pads and buy replacements when needed. No issues here.

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riley1 — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 14:50:03 GMT

Had 2 Sharke steam mops - they both died and weren't that old. Won't purchase Sharke again.

Now, I have an Oreck floor cleaner - I do both tile and wood flooring.

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Cakers3 — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 15:01:02 GMT

Bissel Model 1940. Comes with two pads-and scent discs (which only smell nice while steaming-I do not bother with them.)

I bought extra pads, too.

The pads are washable.

Use distlled water, not tap.

Also the cord is a tad short for my liking since I have to use it throughout the whole house but overall this little mop does very well.

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loveschocolate — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 22:09:33 GMT

@coffee drinker

I bought this one in February and love it! I had Kohl's cash and a coupon so the price was more reasonable than shown in this picture. Uses distilled water.

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itsmetoo — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 22:53:34 GMT

Do you ladies who use steam mops use them on wood floors? I'd really like to buy one but keep hearing you shouldn't use them on wood floors.

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coffee drinker — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 01:30:15 GMT

@itsmetoo I've used my steam mops on both tile and hardwood floors and had no issues. They do a great job when they work.

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Cakers3 — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 01:36:57 GMT

@itsmetoo wrote:
Do you ladies who use steam mops use them on wood floors? I'd really like to buy one but keep hearing you shouldn't use them on wood floors.

@itsmetoo It would be best to research the mop you want and go to the website.

Some can be used on all types of floors and some are not recommended.

It all depends upon the type of hardwood floor you have because it is a matter of the floor being sealed.

Good luck.

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goldensrbest — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 14:20:02 GMT

I have the hoover steam mop, but what concerns me is this ,does the steam really kill the germs,the temperature of the water would have to be high.

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itsmetoo — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 01:16:59 GMT

@coffee drinker @Cakers3

Thank you so much for your replies!!! I may try my luck and give one a try.