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Steam mops

I'm sorry I have nothing actually exciting to post today (or really any day, for that matter).  Do any of you have steam mops?  I know Bethie just bought one and I want to get one for my hardwood floors.  Recommendations?
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Re: Steam mops

  • I have no advice, but I want one reeeeeal bad.

    Get one with the little attachment to clean your stove and stuff, too!


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  • I don't know how I survived prior to the steam mop.  Mine is a Shark, but I think there is one on the market somewhere that gets even hotter than the shark. 
  • I really want one.  I just got a steam cleaner for the carpet and I LOOOOOOVE it.  My husband thinks I have a sickness.  He could be right.
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  • We have this Shark.  It works okay on our kitchen floor.  I was actually told NOT to use steam cleaners on wood because over time the moisture will make it warp....?

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  • I think I'm taking my Home Depot cheapie back and ordering this: http://www.amazon.com/Bissell-Steam-Hard-Floor-Cleaner-1867-7/dp/B000RPVHZU

    Which ones come with attachments?! I too am obsessed with the steam mop.

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  • imageMrsKizdoodle:

    We have this Shark.  It works okay on our kitchen floor.  I was actually told NOT to use steam cleaners on wood because over time the moisture will make it warp....?

    I think as long as they are sealed, you're okay.  But, otherwise, I'm sure your right.

  • I have the Shark Deluxe. It sucks. I mean it is good for the hardwoods but it won't take *** off of the tile floor. I have to get down on my hands and knees and scrub of the food that B has thrown down there. My mom has the next higher version of the Shark and loves it...she has not problems like I have.

     

  • this is the one I have.  I read that it's better than some of the others b/c it comes w/ a few different attachments, gets pretty hot, has a bigger water tank and longer cord.

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Shark-S3501-Steam-Pocket-Steam-Mop/12533807 

  • I was just looking at that one, Bethie.  It led me to this lengthy review where a lady did a comparison of a bunch of steam mops.  If you're interested:  http://www.amazon.com/review/R2U0WBRUIMTHZI/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

    Looks like this one doesn't get very hot.  

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  • imageMrsKizdoodle:

     I was actually told NOT to use steam cleaners on wood because over time the moisture will make it warp....?

    That is only if your floors are completely sealed.

  • I did a lot of research on these and determined that the Eureka mop seemed like the best mop for the money.  I ordered one through Amazon but it was freaking on back order for like two months so I cancelled it and will ask for it for Christmas instead from my parents or something.  I can't wait to get one, they look so handy!
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  • Stupid question -- how do I know if my hardwood floors are sealed?  I've never owned hardwood floors before, so I don't know the difference.
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  • We had our floors re-stained and re-sealed, and our floor guy said that although we could use steam mops, he didn't recommend it.  He said to use the Bona Kemi mop set. 
  • I have the Bona stuff and it doesn't clean worth a damn.  That's why I'm looking at getting a steam mop.

    ETA:  It does make my floors look really pretty, but the dirt is still there.  So it was great for low traffic area that just needed a quick once over, but in the kitchen where stuff had spilled, it didn't get any of the dirt up.

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  • Cleaning floors is the bane of my existence. I, too, want a steam mop. And a Dyson animal. Or a housekeeper. 
  • imageMrsKizdoodle:

    We have this Shark.  It works okay on our kitchen floor.  I was actually told NOT to use steam cleaners on wood because over time the moisture will make it warp....?

     

    I also have this shark and I feel like it makes my wood floors look pretty, but doesn't work very well on the kitchen or bathroom floor.  I actually barely even use it anymore.  

  • Regret.
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  • Sorry man.  I was running and diving in front of you in slow motion while screaming, "Noooooooooooooooooo!" when I saw you were going to open it, but I got here too late.
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  • now that fenton is gone, i am going to show you the proof that star killed kennedy
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