I have textured tile floors that catch everything, and the build up is driving me crazy. I've tried multiple steam cleaners and nothing seems to clean the textured areas. Will this steam cleaner do the trick?
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I have not cleaned any textured floors but it does come with many brush attachments that might be able to help you clean a textured floor.
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Yes, it absolutely does work on tile floors. We innstalled new tile floors last month and it did a super job getting up the fine dust after I had mopped it twice! Highly recommend.
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Steam does not continue once trigger is released. It doesn't leave the floor soaked like mopping does. Steam cleans quickly and efficiently without much effort - less is more. You can saturate a floor area more than necessary, but the hot, damp floor pad will grab most of it. You figure out 'how much and how long' using trigger and cleaning settings very quickly depending on the surface and amount of dirt on your floor. Where water will just 'sit', steam evaporates quickly so drying time is not much of an issue. The directions are clear on how to use the steam mop properly, and I've had no problems. Hope this helps. :) Steam does not continue once trigger is released. It doesn't leave the floor soaked like mopping does. Steam cleans quickly and efficiently without much effort - less is more. You can saturate a floor area more than necessary, but the hot, damp floor pad will grab most of it. You figure out 'how much and how long' using trigger and cleaning settings very quickly depending on the surface and amount of dirt on your floor. Where water will just 'sit', steam evaporates quickly so drying time is not much of an issue. The directions are clear on how to use the steam mop properly, and I've had no... » Read More Steam does not continue once trigger is released. It doesn't leave the floor soaked like mopping does. Steam cleans quickly and efficiently without much effort - less is more. You can saturate a floor area more than necessary, but the hot, damp floor pad will grab most of it. You figure out 'how much and how long' using trigger and cleaning settings very quickly depending on the surface and amount of dirt on your floor. Where water will just 'sit', steam evaporates quickly so drying time is not much of an issue. The directions are clear on how to use the steam mop properly, and I've had no problems. Hope this helps. :) « Show Less
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You really aren't supposed to use any floor cleaner with it. The steam does the work. Never put anything but plain water in the tank. If you're determined to use something along with the steam, an occasional spray from a bottle directly onto the floor would be the only acceptable cleaner. The beauty of steam cleaning is that it cleans and sanitizes without the toxic chemicals.
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No, I don't think any steamer will. Does a great job on tile, though. The steam disenfects but any stains on grout remain.
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A steam mop will get out sticky/ stuck-on dirt much better (note: I have a Haan steam mop, not a Shark). You've got the heat of the steam helping you. However, I found a steam mop to be labor-intensive for just a basic cleaning. You have to fill the water tank, wait for it to heat up, and then the drag across the floor made for a lot harder work. The e-cloth mop does not let you press hard to get out stuck-on stuff. What I do is pour a little vinegar on stuck-on dirt and sometimes this will allow it to come up with the e-cloth mop, otherwise I scrub those spots by hand.
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So when i vacuum the tile i put it on the bare floor setting and that works the same as sweeping. However you would still need to mop accordingly as the vacuum doesn't do that.
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I haven't tried it on tile/vinyl floors but I would think it should work well. The beater bar would do the scrubbing and the suction should pick up the water. I would give it a try on a small area and see what it can do. A great suggestion. I think I will give it a try as well.
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Hi Emily, the solution is only for hard floor surfaces, not carpets. I love this steamer for the tiled floors in my home, but I did not think it was great on the carpets. If you are looking for a carpet cleaning machine you can find better options. Good luck!
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The steamer part is pretty easy to use in my opinion. Fill the compartment with water, set the vacuum on the pad and turn the dial to steam. I have tile flies and have not noticed streaking. The vacuum container does need cleaned after each use because it's pretty small and really affects the suction if full. Works great for my kitchen to vacuum and steam. Not for the whole house and lots of carpet.
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It only will help if you want to get something fresh out by steam but you truly need a carpet extractor to suck out the water to do a thorough cleaning. It did freshen them up a little, though. I still love my new machine! It saves me lots of time on my laminate floors. Wouldn't trade it for anything else.
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I have been having the same problem. Even when the steam is ready, it doesn't get the floor very clean, doesn't get into the corners. Have to manually clean afterwards, including spills.
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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.
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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.
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Steam does not continue once trigger is released. It doesn't leave the floor soaked like mopping does. Steam cleans quickly and efficiently without much effort - less is more. You can saturate a floor area more than necessary, but the hot, damp floor pad will grab most of it. You figure out 'how much and how long' using trigger and cleaning settings very quickly depending on the surface and amount of dirt on your floor. Where water will just 'sit', steam evaporates quickly so drying time is not much of an issue. The directions are clear on how to use the steam mop properly, and I've had no problems. Hope this helps. :)
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If you have little ones, I am sure your flooring is smooth. YES! It will work. I have a large amount of tile, and this mop is perfect. The Swiffer was too small. The industrial ones were $300. Too much. This one is perfect. I use it almost every single day. It is great. I bet you will love it. But, if your floors have anything that could catch the mop, it will not be worth it. It is natural cotton, and would catch on splinters. They suggest that it be washed with natural soap. I am planning on using Dr. Bonners. The mop also has two settings for themop head. Proba ly more than you want to know! It picks up everything.
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I do not have tile floors or shower tiles to clean but here is the HomeRight website link. It does mention tile grout. http://www.homeright.com/products/steammachine-multi-purpose-power-steamer