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Cleaning system for flooring...?

sarahpanda — Fri, 09 May 2025 07:48:56 GMT

I have 'LVP' flooring in most of my house - light grey, seems like it shows a lot of dirt. In the past, I've used the 'Swiffer Wet Jet' - ehhh....Do you have any different recommendation for a quick mop type way to clean floors?

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honeybeagle — Fri, 09 May 2025 10:12:40 GMT

I have the exact same flooring and color. I also used the swiffer wet jet. I have switched to the Bona mop that has the refillable dispenser attached. It came with a reusable , washable terry cloth pad. I use the swiffer power mop dry pads on it ! Bona also makes wet mop pads that are disposable. I attach to this mop and use the spray on the mop for extra cleaning with it. I find the Bona doesn't show as much streaking.

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catter70 — Fri, 09 May 2025 11:54:52 GMT

I just use plain water with a Campanelli microfiber mop.

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We rescue cats — Fri, 09 May 2025 12:21:48 GMT

I have used a Bissell crosswave for several years but I am not happy with the last one I bought so we're on the look out for something better. If anyone has any ideas I'd love to know!

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Shanus — Fri, 09 May 2025 12:39:32 GMT

@sarahpanda I need to vacuum doggie fur every other day. If I get lazy, I have a swifter on a long handle meant for hardwood floors.

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We rescue cats — Fri, 09 May 2025 12:50:44 GMT

We too need to sweep daily, 12 cats (5 of them are long hairs). I often take the cats in for a lion shave because of the fur but I'm trying not to do it this year, not sure I'm up to it. I usually run the sweeper daily, LOVE our Dyson Omni-Glide, it's a workhorse that I use daily. They have discontinued it......G'rrrrrrr.

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bmorechick — Fri, 09 May 2025 13:41:23 GMT

@sarahpanda

We have the LVP, commercial grade grooved grey flooring all over the downstairs. While I love the coastal, light vibe it gives, I found that after a period of time they got harder to keep clean. No pets, but we do have a lot of traffic in/out of my house so I was wiping up with the swiffer wet, every other day. After work, the last thing I want to do is clean floors.

A friend of mine encountered the same thing and offered this to me. A wet microfiber cloth (got two from amazon) that fits the head of the swifter wet mop with Velcro. She uses ZEP, neutral ph floor cleaner which can be found at Lowe's. So I took her advice. Well, you would not believe the dirt that came up with that cloth and cleaner. Floors looked new. I found the swifter solution on the swifter wet cloth leaves a residue that attracts dirt. Not this stuff. When I'm done, I rinse the microfiber cloth in my utility tub and let it soak in a bit of vinegar to clean/disinfect. Then rinse and let it air dry.

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jlkz — Fri, 09 May 2025 13:59:02 GMT

@bmorechick @sarahpanda @honeybeagle

This snowbird trip to FL we searched for a first floor condo to replace the second floor one that became too much for our knees.

Since we both had seen enough vinyl planked flooring in restaurants, we eliminated condos that had installed that type flooring. Our new condo is tile and just like the old one, easy to clean with a spritz of Dawn and Campanelli's detachable microfiber floor attachment.

At home in the kitchen and great room which gets heavy traffic, we had a high grade vinyl floor installed in 1996 ( not planking ). This morning I used a spritz of 409 / large square and the Campanelli microfiber attachment. Rinsed the microfiber after each square was done.

The floor simply gleams. I am 80 and have tried many different techniques....wish I had this years ago for cleaning.

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KittySoftPaws — Fri, 09 May 2025 14:11:39 GMT

@sarahpanda I have used my Bissell Steam cleaner for years. It only uses distilled water and removable washable terry pads. So not only does it clean, but it disinfects surfaces without chemicals. Iv'e always been happy with Bissell products.

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Ainhisg — Fri, 09 May 2025 16:51:13 GMT

@We rescue cats wrote:
I have used a Bissell crosswave for several years but I am not happy with the last one I bought so we're on the look out for something better. If anyone has any ideas I'd love to know!

@We rescue cats I have been considering purchasing one of these after watching a YouTube video on it. The reviewer, who cleans tile for a living, said the worst extractor is better than the best mop. Why don't you like your last one?

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nyc1 — Fri, 09 May 2025 17:08:15 GMT

We bought the TINECO floor cleaner. Just uses tap water and a deodorizing/cleaning solution. Fabulous. Not only does it get my floor clean, but they feel so good under foot as well. Great!

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We rescue cats — Fri, 09 May 2025 17:30:00 GMT

@Ainhisg I don't think it cleans as well, this is actually my third crosswave. I got this new version because it heats the water and acts as a steam cleaner, the older ones did not steam. I still have one of my older crosswaves and am using that one to clean the floors. If you have grouted floors the Bissells will not clean the grout, I do that by hand on my hands and knees when the grout needs cleaned.

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Ainhisg — Fri, 09 May 2025 18:28:54 GMT

@We rescue cats wrote:
@Ainhisg I don't think it cleans as well, this is actually my third crosswave. I got this new version because it heats the water and acts as a steam cleaner, the older ones did not steam. I still have one of my older crosswaves and am using that one to clean the floors. If you have grouted floors the Bissells will not clean the grout, I do that by hand on my hands and knees when the grout needs cleaned.

Yes, unfortunately, nothing cleans the grout! We have grout now, and just this week, bought a new (to us) home! It has tile in the kitchen and entry way, and I am not looking forward to even more tile in my old age! We have to replace the flooring in the bathrooms and utility room. I have no idea what to get, because most of the floors abut a golden oak '90's-type floor used in the hallways. Tile would look the best, but I am wondering about vinyl tile. Anyway, I was thinking about buying the Bissel just because the video I watched said it wasn't great from a professional viewpoint but would keep the floors/grout cleaner than just a mop.

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tends2dogs — Mon, 12 May 2025 13:46:29 GMT

@Ainhisg wrote:
@We rescue cats wrote:
@Ainhisg I don't think it cleans as well, this is actually my third crosswave. I got this new version because it heats the water and acts as a steam cleaner, the older ones did not steam. I still have one of my older crosswaves and am using that one to clean the floors. If you have grouted floors the Bissells will not clean the grout, I do that by hand on my hands and knees when the grout needs cleaned.
Yes, unfortunately, nothing cleans the grout! We have grout now, and just this week, bought a new (to us) home! It has tile in the kitchen and entry way, and I am not looking forward to even more tile in my old age! We have to replace the flooring in the bathrooms and utility room. I have no idea what to get, because most of the floors abut a golden oak '90's-type floor used in the hallways. Tile would look the best, but I am wondering about vinyl tile. Anyway, I was thinking about buying the Bissel just because the video I watched said it wasn't great from a professional viewpoint but would keep the floors/grout cleaner than just a mop.

I have found that nothing cleans grout except good old scrubbing on your hands and knees. UGH! If there is a simple solution, please share!

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goldensrbest — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:09:28 GMT

@bmorechick wrote:
@sarahpanda

We have the LVP, commercial grade grooved grey flooring all over the downstairs. While I love the coastal, light vibe it gives, I found that after a period of time they got harder to keep clean. No pets, but we do have a lot of traffic in/out of my house so I was wiping up with the swiffer wet, every other day. After work, the last thing I want to do is clean floors.

A friend of mine encountered the same thing and offered this to me. A wet microfiber cloth (got two from amazon) that fits the head of the swifter wet mop with Velcro. She uses ZEP, neutral ph floor cleaner which can be found at Lowe's. So I took her advice. Well, you would not believe the dirt that came up with that cloth and cleaner. Floors looked new. I found the swifter solution on the swifter wet cloth leaves a residue that attracts dirt. Not this stuff. When I'm done, I rinse the microfiber cloth in my utility tub and let it soak in a bit of vinegar to clean/disinfect. Then rinse and let it air dry.

Do you use the zep cleaner by adding it to a bucket,or by mixing the cleaner in a spray bottle?

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shoesnbags — Fri, 16 May 2025 16:55:20 GMT

@honeybeagle wrote:
I have the exact same flooring and color. I also used the swiffer wet jet. I have switched to the Bona mop that has the refillable dispenser attached. It came with a reusable , washable terry cloth pad. I use the swiffer power mop dry pads on it ! Bona also makes wet mop pads that are disposable. I attach to this mop and use the spray on the mop for extra cleaning with it. I find the Bona doesn't show as much streaking.

@honeybeagle It doesn't streak at all if you use the terry cloth pad that came with it. 😉