Can you use a cleaning solution with this steam mop or should you ONLY use water in it?
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I believe the booklet says to only use distilled water. Trust me, with the steam coming out, you won't need cleaning solution - it took nail polish off my kitchen floor (mess from my girls playing dress up) and paint drops off the tile in the hall. The steam is all you need.
345882
Anything other than water will likely burn itself onto the heater elements making them less efficient and eventually burning them out. Also, turning cleaning agents into steam will possibly change their chemical nature and could become harmful to your floors and dangerous to you. Vaporizing ammonia solutions could be really nasty to your health.
345883
The description on Amazon says:The replaceable filter protects the heater and pump from impurities that might be found in your tap water. The filter should be changed when the beads change from green to blue in color. If you find the beads are changing quickly, this is due to the hardness of your water. To maximize performance of the filter in your steam mop cleaner, you might want to use distilled water.
345884
I have not used any type of cleaning solution. The manual states that no chemicals should be used with the steam mop and distilled or demineralized water is recommended. The steam mop however has fragrance disc slots if you wanted to add an aroma while mopping. Hope this helps.
345885
I just use a spray bottle of a solution mix (Mr. Clean, Pine-Sol etc) and spray my floor first before I use my steam mop. Works great for disinfecting and cleaning.
1686342
You can't use any cleaning product other than water. It only steams floors.
378849
Not required but, after having problems with three previous steam mops, I recommend it . . . especially if your tap water has a high mineral content (hard water).
556090
Yes you do need to add water to the product. I have had my HARDWOOD floors for about 10 years now and have always used water on them. The only thing you have to be extremely careful with is that you really really get the excess water out of your mop. Where did you find this cleaner? I haven't found it for a few years now and have started using Murphy's Oil Soap which has been around for years and pretty much the same thing as the Martha Stewart product. I really did like this product a lot but she discontinued it! :(
177918
I don't believe this is recommended. The whole point of steam cleaning is to clean naturally, without additional chemicals. That's why I bought the machine, so I wouldn't have to use extra chemicals.
1601101
The manufacturer recommends just using plain, distilled water ( I just use my tap water) and honestly? It works amazingly well with just the power of steam. I wouldn't recommend putting anything in the water except maybe a little white vinegar here and there to reduce any internal buildup you may get from calcium or lime deposits. I have added a few drops of essential oil to other steamers I've used in the past ( lemon or orange ) to make the house smell nice while I was mopping, but its definitely not something they recommend, so use it at your own risk!
811113
Only use water in steam mops. If you add solution to it, it will clog up the the tube that goes into the boiler which could causes a pressure build up and explosion. This is to be used in Hoover FloorMates or with a mop and bucket
682172
Hi, the manual says that you shouldn't use anything but water; however, I have 2 dogs and like to disinfect as well. What I do is put the disinfectant in a spray bottle. I spray the floor with it and then mop over it with the steam and it works great. I also sometimes use the Lysol with Febreeze and it leaves my house smelling really nice.
247092
It's a mixture of water and cleaner. The manual suggests using warm water. There's definitely no steam, though.
1214986
Hi Allie....LOL.. I wondered the same thing too.. Nope.. just hold it down for about 5-10 seconds and mop away.. the steam still comes out for a few seconds on it's own and the mop part is wet enough to clean. Happy cleaning.. I love mine!!
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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.
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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.
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I would try it without cleaner first, the steam will often be all the liquid you need to get the grime off. If you use a cleaner, I would suggest something organic like vinegar and water mixture or other cleaner that your floor surface recommends. It will not harm the steamer since you are using the pads that come with it.
1811999
I use tap water. It works just fine. I recommend buying extra cleaning pads too. You'll find reasons to mop longer when you see how clean your floor ends up.
1604159
Mine stopped steaming so I just use it as a damp mop. Tried white vinegar to clean it but did not work
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I just use distilled water. Unless your floor is SUPER dirty the steam lifts dirt just fine.
915941
The cleaning solution is good, but you can just use distilled water and a little white vinegar once the bottle is empty. The lid will screw off the bottle after it does a few clicks. This is a MUCH cheaper way to do it, since the price for new bottles is very high. Make sure once you're done mopping, that you remove the cleaning pad, since it holds moisture and can rust out the steam mechanism. Just follow the directions.