Is there any particular floor cleaner that it needs to use (i.e. pine sol, etc.) or can we use whichever brand we like?
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You really aren't supposed to use any floor cleaner with it. The steam does the work. Never put anything but plain water in the tank. If you're determined to use something along with the steam, an occasional spray from a bottle directly onto the floor would be the only acceptable cleaner. The beauty of steam cleaning is that it cleans and sanitizes without the toxic chemicals.
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Hi there, I love norwex! It's easy to use. Just wet it down with hot water, wring it out and wipe the floor. Let it dry. You might need to put some elbow grease into it at first to get the grime up, but once the floors are done subsequent mops will be easy. Remember not to use cleaning products, the silver in the microfiber is antibacterial. Will kill germs! Enjoy!
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There's a special solution just for wood floors. The bottle is brownish in color. I think it's a new product. I tried it, and it's better than using the regular cleaner on it.
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No, I have owned this machine for many years (Dec 2009) and I have run everything through it. Bleach, Mr Clean, Lysol, Pet Floor, Oxy Clean (dissolved and run through a sieve), TSP, Murphy's (a favorite) and I have used "Dry Foam" (a non-aerosol encapsulating product you mix with water) from the commercial supply house to clean the short pile rugs I have by my doorways. The only things you can't run through it are flammable solvents. I run a clean water rinse through it after I use a corrosive cleaner like bleach before putting the Floormate away. I'm here buying a Floormate as a gift for my sister in law. So my own 4 year old Floormate is still going strong with all of these other cleaning products used. No, I have owned this machine for many years (Dec 2009) and I have run everything through it. Bleach, Mr Clean, Lysol, Pet Floor, Oxy Clean (dissolved and run through a sieve), TSP, Murphy's (a favorite) and I have used "Dry Foam" (a non-aerosol encapsulating product you mix with water) from the commercial supply house to clean the short pile rugs I have by my doorways. The only things you can't run through it are flammable solvents. I run a clean water rinse through it after I use a corrosive cleaner like bleach before putting the Floormate away. I'm here buying a Floormate as a... » Read More No, I have owned this machine for many years (Dec 2009) and I have run everything through it. Bleach, Mr Clean, Lysol, Pet Floor, Oxy Clean (dissolved and run through a sieve), TSP, Murphy's (a favorite) and I have used "Dry Foam" (a non-aerosol encapsulating product you mix with water) from the commercial supply house to clean the short pile rugs I have by my doorways. The only things you can't run through it are flammable solvents. I run a clean water rinse through it after I use a corrosive cleaner like bleach before putting the Floormate away. I'm here buying a Floormate as a gift for my sister in law. So my own 4 year old Floormate is still going strong with all of these other cleaning products used. « Show Less
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You will need to order "attachments" separately. I ordered the starter kit. So far I've used everything in the kit with remarkable results. I've also ordered pads from 3M (red and white; come in packs of 5). I use the white pad (with Oreck's floor cleaner) to clean our laminate floors, followed by the terry buff pad or the "lambs wool" pad (another accessory). Recently I used the orange brush wheel to clean our tile floor (the grout was pretty "grungy"), looks like it was newly installed when I finished. I've also had excellent results with the carpet soil lifter, dry cleaner and black brush (results I was previously unable to accomplish with other carpet cleaners). You will need to order "attachments" separately. I ordered the starter kit. So far I've used everything in the kit with remarkable results. I've also ordered pads from 3M (red and white; come in packs of 5). I use the white pad (with Oreck's floor cleaner) to clean our laminate floors, followed by the terry buff pad or the "lambs wool" pad (another accessory). Recently I used the orange brush wheel to clean our tile floor (the grout was pretty "grungy"), looks like it was newly installed when I finished. I've also had excellent results with the carpet soil... » Read More You will need to order "attachments" separately. I ordered the starter kit. So far I've used everything in the kit with remarkable results. I've also ordered pads from 3M (red and white; come in packs of 5). I use the white pad (with Oreck's floor cleaner) to clean our laminate floors, followed by the terry buff pad or the "lambs wool" pad (another accessory). Recently I used the orange brush wheel to clean our tile floor (the grout was pretty "grungy"), looks like it was newly installed when I finished. I've also had excellent results with the carpet soil lifter, dry cleaner and black brush (results I was previously unable to accomplish with other carpet cleaners). « Show Less
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I use either plain water, water and vinegar with a drop of dish detergent, or water and hydrogen peroxide. I don't use floor cleaners that require a rinse.
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there is nothing better for wood floors does not leave residue. Good. on kitchen floors too.[people ask how I keep floors so clean. murphy oil soap.
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I use Lundmark the cleaner and wax on my 150 year old unsealed heartwood pine floors and it's the best I've ever used. It's not only safe for my floors but the wax leaves a wonderful glow similar to the look you get from handrubbed beeswax.
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as far as I know the wood cleaning floor pads work don't know about the other kind
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There is a Hoover brand cleaner that you can use. One for carpets and one for floors. I use Zep brand commercial carpet cleaner in mine that you can buy in a gallon size. I use the same dilution as what Hoover recommends. Filling the cleaner holder and topping off with water. I have had no issues and using the Zep cleaner and it has removed many tough stains.
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The floor is shiny after cleaning but the shine doesn't last for more than a few days. Then again, I do have a fairly hairy dog so maybe that isn't helping prolong the shine. I'm fairly certain you can use it on any type of flooring. I have bamboo flooring and it works very well on that. It also smells nice and dries fairly quickly.
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use a micro fiber towels many of them , keep changing them as they get dirty . this product will clean up other products and dirt on ur floors , thats why u should use clean towels ,
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No, I have owned this machine for many years (Dec 2009) and I have run everything through it. Bleach, Mr Clean, Lysol, Pet Floor, Oxy Clean (dissolved and run through a sieve), TSP, Murphy's (a favorite) and I have used "Dry Foam" (a non-aerosol encapsulating product you mix with water) from the commercial supply house to clean the short pile rugs I have by my doorways. The only things you can't run through it are flammable solvents. I run a clean water rinse through it after I use a corrosive cleaner like bleach before putting the Floormate away. I'm here buying a Floormate as a gift for my sister in law. So my own 4 year old Floormate is still going strong with all of these other cleaning products used.
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The pads do well on both. (I usually give my tile floors a good wipe on my hands and knees...but that's only in bathrooms.) The wood floor cleaner will work for both floor types. Don't use the tile cleaner on your wooden floor though. :-)
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I would not use another cleaner. I do not know what it would do but I would hate to mess my cleaner up. The floor scrubber is the best thing since cleaners were made and I have just about used them all.
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Definitely. I use a Walmart product called Grime Busters. They are cheap & wetter. I have very soft old pine floors also & just use a dry Swiffer cloth on them.
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Yes - it is actually recommended for bamboo floors according to the company that installed mine. http://www.calibamboo.com/cleaning-bamboo-flooring.html