After I use my floor steamer, it looks clean, but there's still dirt left behind if I wipe it with a damp paper towel. How does this mop compare?
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We haven't used a steamer but we don't notice any dirt left behind. So its works better than anything we have tried.
336423
I use tap water, but we have a water softener. I have steam cleaned white, cushioned (seat and back), high-top bar stools and pillows and the machine works well. I clean my tile and wood floors and have cleaned the tile grout with good results. I am pleased with the machine. The only problem is keeping a constant tight grip on the "on" button while moving the mop while it steams. Would be better if it had an auto on and "pause" design.
1995850
Same here. My floors look worse now than before I tried this. Previously used a Libman Freedom Mop and Pledge Floor Cleaner followed by Holloway House floor shine. My floors shine and feel so clean I received endless compliments during a recent house party. This steamer has turned my floors, literally, to mud! They have this weird white build-up. Not impressed. Will be returning.
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I've had this steam mop for several years. Then answer is, it depends on how you use it. If you try to use it before letting it ehat up all the way, it will be wetter and may leave puddles. My recommendation is, turn on the steam mop with a full reservoir of water 3 to 4 minutes before you are planning on using it. You will see the steam emitting. Then use as normal... the floors will definitely be drier much quicker than a mop with no puddles! I sue this every day and with a 3 and 4 year old in the house, we def need dry floors befroe the kids come in and slip!
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Eureka 313A Enviro Hard-Surface Floor SteamerI didn't notice it cleaned the grout any better than a mop. I think it's rather awkward to use. Not real user friendly. I just hate the tile floorswith the grout. I had the grout all re-stained & it still isn't the same color. Varies like she told me it wouldn't. Does't come clean to one color.It's the worst floor I've ever had to deal with. Any suggestions? I don't know if that Swifter works. I haven't tried that because I heard bad thingsabout it hurting dogs. (toxic) Eureka 313A Enviro Hard-Surface Floor SteamerI didn't notice it cleaned the grout any better than a mop. I think it's rather awkward to use. Not real user friendly. I just hate the tile floorswith the grout. I had the grout all re-stained & it still isn't the same color. Varies like she told me it wouldn't. Does't come clean to one color.It's the worst floor I've ever had to deal with. Any suggestions? I don't know if that Swifter works. I haven't tried that because I heard bad thingsabout it hurting dogs.... » Read More Eureka 313A Enviro Hard-Surface Floor SteamerI didn't notice it cleaned the grout any better than a mop. I think it's rather awkward to use. Not real user friendly. I just hate the tile floorswith the grout. I had the grout all re-stained & it still isn't the same color. Varies like she told me it wouldn't. Does't come clean to one color.It's the worst floor I've ever had to deal with. Any suggestions? I don't know if that Swifter works. I haven't tried that because I heard bad thingsabout it hurting dogs. (toxic) « Show Less
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The steamer part is pretty easy to use in my opinion. Fill the compartment with water, set the vacuum on the pad and turn the dial to steam. I have tile flies and have not noticed streaking. The vacuum container does need cleaned after each use because it's pretty small and really affects the suction if full. Works great for my kitchen to vacuum and steam. Not for the whole house and lots of carpet.
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Depends on how dirty your floor is - I do tend to rinse and reuse. If it is a room I mop a lot, not big, or doesn't have much foot traffic, I don't need to rinse.
1017672
I am wondering the same question. This mop is horrible. After I step the foot pedal like 10 times, mop head is still dripping when I squeeze with my hands. It leaves streaks marks and floor takes forever to get dry.
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The mop works exceptionally well on flat surfaces but extra steam is needed for grouted areas to soften the soil. I use an old tooth brush to help remove the stains. Be careful not to leave the machine on one area for too long as it can loosen the grout. Hope this helps.
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My Steamboy doesn't leak, I don't think it's supposed to... If it did I would return it. It leaves the floors drier than standard mopping but they do no dry instantly. I would say that it takes less than 5 minutes for the area to dry once you're done with it. It seems like there is less standing water too than regular mopping, that coupled with the heat helps it to dry quickly.
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You have to push it down and around and pull it up against the sponge so that it squeezes the sponge. It's a pain and it's messy. Dirty water will run down your arm. I really didn't like this mop. If you feel adventurous, the best mopper is the Scooba by iRobot. You fill the tank, press a button, and it mops your floors for you. I also highly recommend the Roomba. Good luck with the Mr. Clean! :)
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You should sweep or dry mop the floor first to remove any dirt/debris before you use the Swiffer/Bissel because it simply ejects steam to clean the floors and doesn't suction, but the results are worth it!
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The mop head can swivel to the other side of the mop which would be clean again. I also have the heavy duty mop which has one side that is very thick piling (is great for wood floors) and the other side is the terry cloth. I love both of them!
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I do not know because we have the polished concrete floors. I do have tile in my bathroom but, it never looks dirty enough for me to tell if the steamer has cleaned it or not. It always looks clean. It doesn't produce a whole lot of moisture (your floor doesn't look soaking wet when you go over it) but, a lot of vapor production.
1995856
YES same thing with me. I thought the steam mop would work good,but left my floors looking like there is a film all over. I've tried to use vintage water and tea water,and floor wax, it still has it,so I think the steam mop ruined my floor. My husband is very upset to.He spent many hours refinishing that floor.I'm still looking for a solution and if I find one I will repost.
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I dont and it seems to work fine. They suggest rinsing mop during cleaning the floor to minimize streaking
455172
I haven't found ANY steam mop that will 'clean' grout very well. It will clean fairly well if you let the mop sit on an area for a few seconds, but it won't scrub the grout lines if that's what you're looking for. For that matter neither does my hard floor cleaner by another well known floor cleaning company.