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[nyc1]

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!

[We rescue cats]

@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.

[Ainhisg]

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@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.

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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.

[tends2dogs]

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@Ainhisg wrote:

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@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.

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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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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!

[goldensrbest]

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@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.  

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

[shoesnbags]

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@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.

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