Is this suitable for washing smooth kitchen floor tiles made of porcelain or polished stone? Would a heavy sponge work better? Thanks.
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I use it for cleaning my deck, I would not use it for cleaning my kitchen floor. It is for heavy duty jobs.
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We used our beautiful tile in a back splash application. It is not thick like conventional stone or porcelain, and I can't attest how it would be, being walked on or used in a shower. It will not hold up to harsh chemicals and cleaning like one would use to rid your shower of build ups. With that said it is quite beautiful and we have been exceptionally pleased with the look and durability in our kitchen thus far. I would not hesitate to purchase again and the vendor was very quick to ship and all the tiles came in perfect condition. We've had a great experience. Hope this helps
1627048
It works great on my grooved & textured ceramic tile floors using using the floor cleaner recommended by Oreck but you must use old towels or rags to wipe up the liquid/dirt before it dries.
341821
Yes I think it will clean it. I bought the one for tile. It is very coarse so maybe careful with your floor. It is powerful
2030059
I just used it on some very dirty floor grout. The grout is much cleaner, but it is tedious cleaning the grout lines and the steamer is pretty heavy and 'clunky', but it did the job.
426791
It's not a sponge mop. There are disposable cloths that you attach to it. I use microfiber cloths and push them around with the mop.
1205206
Does it streak or not completely remove dirt? I use it with the Bona tile, stone linoleum cleaner on my ceramic and linoleum tile and it works fine. You do need to use different pads when you use the different cleaners as the formulas are different for the different surfaces. I invested in two different mops and multiple pads so I just toss the used ones in the laundry after each cleaning to get the best results.
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Not sure. We used it on granite. I believe it's for products that do not have a glaze or finish on them. If the tiles are pourus then you shouldn't have a problem.
1848427
These are made of very sturdy sponge. It is not flimsy and can be used with those items listed very easily. I used a paste polish and it worked just fine.
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It is definitely stone, but is more porous than marble. It works marvelously, retaining heat long after use. However, you need to follow the safety and cleaning instructions. The stone is very dense and heavier than it looks. Certain foods are more difficult to clean off the stone after use and may stain. Soaps are not recommended, as the stone is porous. If you feel it is necessary to tackle any staining, there are likely safe, non-soap alternatives out there (perhaps, baking soda and vinegar?), but I have NOT attempted any cleaning myself, except scrubbing with hot water. I DEFINITELY recommend purchasing the stone, as it does what it does perfectly. One of my favorite uses is to reheat leftover pizza and sandwiches. The soggy or even greasy dough crisps up and there is less opportunity to burn or dry out the rest of the dish.
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I have used the machine to scrub my synthetic kitchen "tile look" floor. It does that well and gets back most all of the water. I don't think I would buy the machine just to scrub tile or restore grout's appearance. There are cheaper and more effective ways to go for that specialty.
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I have ceramic tiles, it works great. There is an attachment hose and fittings you can purchase for not much extra that does real well on the hard floors. It gets around the edges and corners better than just using the main Sebo vac on hard floors.
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Absolutely!!! I use it on my tiled kitchen floor. I love it. I vacuum my floor to get up all of the dust and crud and then I go over it with the steamer. I throw the pad in the wash with my towels and lay it to dry. I'm very happy that I bought it.
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I use Dawn liquid for washing dishes in the sink and it works perfectly. If you are using it for hand washing I expect any liquid hand soap would work fine, but I would not use those include that have grains for hard scrubbing.
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I love this sponge but really use it for cleaning dishes, pots, pans, etc., not really for wiping a counter top. It's hold the suds very well. However, if the sponge is rung out very well, I suspect it would be fine for wiping a counter top. My own practice is to use a "regular" sponge for wiping the counter top but even a "regular" sponge, if not rung out well, will leave a lot of moisture behind.
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I have a textured kitchen floor as well. I sweep regularly and use this steam mop weekly but it does not clean that floor well, no matter what I do. This product works much better on my non textured floors.
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We use it on tile. It does a great job. Just make sure you use a cleaner that's safe for tile.