Could I use this with an old fashioned rag mop? (With close to 2K sf of flooring, using the swifter devise can be tedious.) Thanks.
748731
I have without problem but this the cleaner. I would not apply the "Reviver" with a string mop
748732
I'm of the same opinion as the majority of your responders. A flat surface mop will do a better more uniform job. The string mop will not apply the wax uniformly and will result in "dry" streaks as it dries.
568222
I don't know. I only have ceramic and hardwood floors, and it works great for those. I would think it would be fine, it would probably depend more on the cleaner you use. Also, these can be used with just one of those regular mops that you stick the cleaning pad on, forgot the name of them now,but they are flat and you buy the damp or dry pads seperate. When i need a quick mopping, i just throw one of these on that mop, tighten with the elastic, and it works great.
956814
I think in a steam mop you should only add distilled water. This is concentrated and needs to be mixed with water and then you can put it on the floor before you steam mop.
847706
Tina, we have never used our steamer on our tile floor though I wouldn't be afraid to try. It would probably leave a lot of water on the floor as the spinning brush wouldn't pick much up, but it would give it a good scrub. You'd probably have to go over it with a traditional mop to pick up the remaining water, but the scrubbing would be done. On our carpet, we LOVE it and would buy another on in a heartbeat. Good luck.
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Goggled it. Check this out: http://www.starreviews.com/home/bona-hardwood-floor-mop-review/#.U_TfmbxdXJ0
93677
You might be able to as the whole back of the pad allows for a hook and loop connection. I am not familiar with the hook side on the smaller mop.
660650
You are doing nothing wrong. All that mop and the Bona does is spread the dirt around. It does not "trap" dirt and remove it from the floor. If you keep using that you will have a sticky film on your floor that takes 20-30 moppings to get it off. Terrible stuff.
1896277
I would think it would be difficult as there is a plastic puncture hole that fits into the actual Swiffer mop and this is how the liquid is dispensed. I am not sure how it would be dispensed otherwise. I hope this helps you make your decision.
1848954
I used to use just the spray with the bona mop too, I have found that the built in cartridge is easier and more convenient for me. I definitely mop my floors more often! Just be careful not to spray too close to baseboards or furniture as the spray fans out a bit. Good luck!
478795
Truth is I wouldn't recommend this. It quit working and I haven't had it that long. I am stuck with 2 packs of the things that go on the bottom, mop heads? That I never even got a chance to use.
1952595
I'm not sure if the mop will drag on a rubber floor. It works great on tile, linoleum, and wood with no problem. It can be used wet or dry. The investment is fairly reasonable to find out 1st hand. Good luck!
1530335
DO NOT use your Floormate hard floor cleaner. The gunk will clog it up. It seems to wear off with time....use a mop with attached scrubber for low traffic areas to even out the wear.
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Don't know,I use it on laminate,tile and hardwood. I would suggest trying a hand held microfiber cloth dry and then damp and check out the results before buying the more expensive mop setup. Your floor is more porous so the damp would work better I believe. Good luck. If it works you will love the long handle and wide mop base.
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I purchased the Gruene Steam Mop System a couple weeks ago. Included is a mop for tile, vinyl, etc and a mop for hard wood floors. I read that this machine is not designed to be used on carpet. :-( (However the ability to detach the machine and use as a hand held - opened numerous doors in cleaning procedures. And the additional attachments are a puzzle to solve - which one works best for what job.) You can use your own "mops". I found that old face clothes or dish clothes work great. I haven't even used the Gruene mops yet. I must be saving them for a rainy day. Just read Virginia's answer. My old steamer (that broke) produced an abundance of steam which made my floors very wet and took "forever" to dry. The Gruene is just right. I steam about a 4X4 section at a time. By the time I am finished with 2 more sections the first is dry. YAY!
2262501
Yes definitely. Use with the dry mop they recommend. It leaves the floor shiny.
264721
I wouldn't recommend it. This mop has big, plastic bristles that hold the washable pad on, and a disposable pad may be shredded as you mop. Though, I can't say for sure because I haven't tried it.
979455
This obviously depends on just how dirty the floor is. However, this steam mop is wonderful. The first time I used it, I did use 2 pads and that was for a large kitchen/dining room area and two bathrooms. The pads are pretty durable and can take a lot of dirt.