I used this for the 1st time 20 minutes ago. It left my floors very wet, & streaky. Is this normal for a steam mop? I was expecting less wetness...
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You should dial down the water amount. It's a natural tendency to want to add more water but less is better. Try it out, hope this will help. If you add less water, the mop will do it's job and the floor will try a lot faster.
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I've found this happens with my Bissell as well. What I do is turn down the steam dial. I have it set somewhere in the middle and it seems to help, though it leaves a bit of moisture. Also found that during winter when I've got my whole house humidifier on, I need to turn the steam dial even lower. Another thing I've found is that when the pad is dry it's less likely to leave streaks/wetness. As it gets wetter the issue becomes worse.I've had other steam mops that don't do this so no it's definitely not normal.
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Hi Hallie, normally with this unit you will only want to press the steam trigger for 5-10 seconds to moisture the mop pad and then apply steam as needed when the pad starts to dry. If you hold the steam button the entire time it can cause excess moisture which may be what you are experiencing.
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That can happen if you press the steam button too long. The trick is to press it and then mop the area, then go to the next. In other words, press as you move the mop forward, then stop pressing as you pull it back. If you continuously press it, it is getting too wet and can streak. Good luck!
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I used it on my oriental carpet that was on hardwood floors (no padding). I worked in small areas (4ft by 4ft). Gave the carpet a pretty good soaking. I checked to make sure if I was getting the hard wood wet. It wasn't at all. I then was careful to vacuum up the carpet. The suction of the vac will really take up practically 90% of the moisture if you are not sloppy. I could walk on the carpet immediately afterwards. In my experience (and I've now used it a lot) your concern should not be a problem at all if you are not careless. You'll see when there is no more water coming out of the carpet. Oh, and btw I am very fussy. This machine was great. I used it on my oriental carpet that was on hardwood floors (no padding). I worked in small areas (4ft by 4ft). Gave the carpet a pretty good soaking. I checked to make sure if I was getting the hard wood wet. It wasn't at all. I then was careful to vacuum up the carpet. The suction of the vac will really take up practically 90% of the moisture if you are not sloppy. I could walk on the carpet immediately afterwards. In my experience (and I've now used it a lot) your concern should not be a problem at all if you are not careless. You'll see when there is no more water coming out of the... » Read More I used it on my oriental carpet that was on hardwood floors (no padding). I worked in small areas (4ft by 4ft). Gave the carpet a pretty good soaking. I checked to make sure if I was getting the hard wood wet. It wasn't at all. I then was careful to vacuum up the carpet. The suction of the vac will really take up practically 90% of the moisture if you are not sloppy. I could walk on the carpet immediately afterwards. In my experience (and I've now used it a lot) your concern should not be a problem at all if you are not careless. You'll see when there is no more water coming out of the carpet. Oh, and btw I am very fussy. This machine was great. « Show Less
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Not as such... I had thought I might try using a freshly cleaned microfiber with the floor attachment and putting it directly on the power handle without the two extensions. Same precautions as with floors, run all water out with steam until NO drips. One nice thing I forgot to put on review is that you get 45 min of steam, not 2-8 like the tiny hand held models! You have time to get a lot done!
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I don't like it. I used it in the back detergent holder and it puts to much on. My floor was so sticky that it took several washings with pure water it get it off. I love my steam mop but hate the detergent.
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Mine has been doing the same thing. I just bought it this week. The floor is soaked underneath. It looks like the steam comes and out and goes right down to the rug, no matter which way I position it. I'm taking it back to target.
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A shark is a steam mop, unless you are referring to just a regular mop. This one just uses a microfiber pad, which I get wet with hot water and wrong it out well. If the floor is real dirty (I have a yellow lab dog who sleeps in my kitchen and it gets quite dirty!) I will pull off the pad and rinse it off with hot water and wrong it out again... Maybe a couple times during the cleaning. I also have a shark steam mop, which I like, but I prefer using this mop. It is quick and easier and I think my floor looks and feels cleaner. Can't say I've had many tough greasy spots but cleaning just with water and the microfiber pad does an excellent job. I've given this mop as wedding shower gifts. I love it. A shark is a steam mop, unless you are referring to just a regular mop. This one just uses a microfiber pad, which I get wet with hot water and wrong it out well. If the floor is real dirty (I have a yellow lab dog who sleeps in my kitchen and it gets quite dirty!) I will pull off the pad and rinse it off with hot water and wrong it out again... Maybe a couple times during the cleaning. I also have a shark steam mop, which I like, but I prefer using this mop. It is quick and easier and I think my floor looks and feels cleaner. Can't say I've had many tough greasy spots but cleaning just... » Read More A shark is a steam mop, unless you are referring to just a regular mop. This one just uses a microfiber pad, which I get wet with hot water and wrong it out well. If the floor is real dirty (I have a yellow lab dog who sleeps in my kitchen and it gets quite dirty!) I will pull off the pad and rinse it off with hot water and wrong it out again... Maybe a couple times during the cleaning. I also have a shark steam mop, which I like, but I prefer using this mop. It is quick and easier and I think my floor looks and feels cleaner. Can't say I've had many tough greasy spots but cleaning just with water and the microfiber pad does an excellent job. I've given this mop as wedding shower gifts. I love it. « Show Less
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the first few times left the floors wet after I got accustomed to the unit it just leaves the floors damp and they dry in a few minutes I let it get hot and steaming before I use it
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On my first try it left my floor completely soaked. I was using it like a vacuum and moving it back and forth, just as the directions suggested, but perhaps too fast. I then tried moving forward only at a slow steady pace and my floors were left with a minimal amount of water, about as much as I would expect.
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DO YOU Have the steam and vac? I agree it junk. I have since purchased a Shark steam mop only and it works fine. Amazon only A part of the purchasing process. They don't actually the Shark. Ask to return it for a refund and if it is still in warranty they may help you get your money back. Were you using only distilled water in it?
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I've had this mop for two years now. I loved it at first, steamed the floors and dried quickly. It recently started leaving large puddles of water on my hardwood floors, which I am not happy about. I will be looking at a new mop now.
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Interesting. I'm not having the same experience of many reviewers. My grout is in great shape with the exception of a few places. This steamer didn't do a thing. I haven't gotten it to clean much very well. I suspect I must not be using it correctly? Anyway, you will be well served to mix up a strong solution of water & oxygen bleach (Oxyclean or the like), be sure the crystals of the bleach have fully dissolved. Pour this mix over your moldy grout & let it sit for 30 minutes or so. Scrub & rinse. It should look much better--and is much easier than using this tool.
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I have had this problem as well. I think it's more the ergonomics of the mop handle that came in the kit I purchased. It works ok for me if used as a dry mop, but as soon as I spray the mop or the floor (lightly) with Bona), it stutters and sticks instead of gliding. I've just purchased another pad and am giving it another try, keeping one pad for wet mopping and one for dry.
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My experience is yes, this is normal. The first few cycles are spent mapping the floors. Mine got a bit "faster" once the cleaning route was mapped.
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We don't have that issue with our Bruce mop. If streaking maybe you have too much water left in your mop head when using??
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How dry the floors are depends on how much steam you use. My Steamboy tends to leak like a sieve anyway, And, if I go over the floor slowly, the floor is very wet. I like the hot steam but it leaks so much water that I have to wipe the floor dry too. I didnt wipe one room dry and slipped/fell on the water.
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Hi Allie....LOL.. I wondered the same thing too.. Nope.. just hold it down for about 5-10 seconds and mop away.. the steam still comes out for a few seconds on it's own and the mop part is wet enough to clean. Happy cleaning.. I love mine!!
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Hi there, No that is not normal which is why I wrote a review and provide a less than stellar score. This mop does not pick up dust and hair the way that one would believe it should. I have used this mom wrt and dry; the same outcome.