laminate floors and steam mops...

Re: laminate floors and steam mops...

• srs5624 member

  January 2011

  Nope. Steam + laminate floors = bowed, warped mess. I believe most companies will void the warranty if you do use one.

  Steam mops are best left to ceramic, stone and vinyl. Wood and wood laminate need to be cared for in a more delicate manner.

  
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• Mere7706

  January 2011

  hmmm,,, I got a steam mop for xmas because we were planning to redo our floors before xmas but holidays got in the way so now we're redoing them in a month or so.  My mom got the mop because it stated it was great for laminate.  I haven't actually taken it out of the box yet, so I haven't read anything myself.  I guess I'll have to read it over and call the floor place. Hopefully I can return it still.

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• vlk263

  January 2011

  So I'm just kind of a lurker but I use my steam mop on laminate all the time and haven't had a problem with warping or anything like that, weird. 
  

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• blue_elle member

  

  January 2011

  FWIW, my MIL has used hers on laminate for years with no problems. My mom and I both use our on wood as well with no problems.

  Not saying that makes it a sure thing, just sayin'

  
  
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• erindavis07

  January 2011

  We are renting a house that has laminate in all bedrooms and in places the floor is a bit warped/bumpy. So I wouldn't try to wet laminate floors. I dry vacuum them with a hose and then go over on hands and knees with a swiffer duster. Hmm maybe there's a better way?
  

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• jpirrung

  February 2011

  I use a shark steam mop on my laminate wood floors all the time.  No problems. Love that thing!

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