1: how does it work on grout. 2: when u finish, is there a resting/storage floor protector. 3: how long does a tank of water last & take to heat up?
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never used it on grout. yes there is a resting / storage floor protector. depends on how much steam you put out as to how long the water lasts. it just takes seconds for the water to heat. I mainly use mine on my tile floor which has no grout lines and I steam clean inside microwave,tolits,windows. it works good on about anything because you are using hot steam
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Works well on grout. There is indeed a resting/ storage plate. Water heats pretty quick. Maybe 20 seconds and will last through cleaning my kitchen floor, countertops and stove areas
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Hi, there is a storage pad to protect your floor when it is not in use. A tank of water lasted about 6oo sq. ft but it probably could have gone on a little longer. It took about 6 minutes to be ready for use once turned on. I did not use it on grout the one time I used it before I returned it.
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I purchased the Gruene Steam Mop System a couple weeks ago. Included is a mop for tile, vinyl, etc and a mop for hard wood floors. I read that this machine is not designed to be used on carpet. :-( (However the ability to detach the machine and use as a hand held - opened numerous doors in cleaning procedures. And the additional attachments are a puzzle to solve - which one works best for what job.) You can use your own "mops". I found that old face clothes or dish clothes work great. I haven't even used the Gruene mops yet. I must be saving them for a rainy day. Just read Virginia's answer. My old steamer (that broke) produced an abundance of steam which made my floors very wet and took "forever" to dry. The Gruene is just right. I steam about a 4X4 section at a time. By the time I am finished with 2 more sections the first is dry. YAY!
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How long did you let concrete dry before putting down sealer? I would apply another coat, was the sealer new? I had a similar issue with old product.
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Yes you can, we used for our grout, you need to apply a coat, wait 2-3 hrs and apply at least one more coat. I was told it should last at least 10 yrs if not the life of your grout. Wear a mask and disposable gloves when applying. I bought some bottles with brushes on the end, applicator, from home depot to apply it. Good Luck. I have some left over if you would like to purchase it from me?
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make sure surface is completely dry, I used a cotton rag, about an hour to dry, put a droplet of water on tile, if stands up it is ready, some areas may need 2 coats, i onlu used one coat, hence i have these left over, regards jane harper
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Kimo, I think the machine does a good job with the grout cleaning, but I do have one extenuating circumstance. I purposely used dark gray grout when we had this tile installed. This is a high traffic area plus where we feed two dogs. When I finish cleaning the floor all of the grout lines are consistently damp which shows they have been scrubbed. I'm satisfied. Hope this helps. Judy
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Its perfect for that. It also works on carpet. The only problem with carpet is that the steam gets the pad underneath moist, so you have to give it time to dry before putting furniture back on top of it. It will clean your tile and grout with no problem. You can spray a tile cleaner or a water and bleach mixture (buying a good tile cleaner is better because it has the correct water to bleach mix in it so no mistake could be made) on it first and then hit it with the steam cleaner.
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There are too many variables to really answer that accurately. How often and how long are your showers? Bath tub or just showers? Do you have a dishwasher? What temperature setting will you have on it? How long is the hot water pipe run to your furthest appliance, etc. I have a large tank with generator, fireplace and the hot water heater. I fill it up once per year unless the generator runs due to a power outage. The Rinnai is quite efficient, but I would recommend you go with at least a 30lb tank and have another full tank on stand by until you learn your usage.
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Yes. I used it and had great results without having to get down on my knees to do it. Once you get the grout clean I would reseal it (two coats) and then use a solution of hot water and biokleen in your regular cleaning to keep it clean and fresh.
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It will definitely clean the tile. I use hot water and a spin mop and change the water a lot. Have fifteen hundred feet of tile so it takes a while. Do this once a month. Grout is harder. I used special brushes and this as a concentrate. Then used five layers of grout sealer. A real pain but better than the three thousand dollars a contractor wanted to do the job. It has been a couple of years and the grout, almond color, looks fantastic and the tile is clean.
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Yes, it does work on tile and in the grout lines. It wears down fairly fast because the friction causes heat, the heat warps the nylon bristles and you end up with a fairly flat brush. So it does work for a while. .... I would say about 15 to 20 minutes of work before it does not reach into the grout lines. Hence why I purchased 2 of them in the first place.
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I must admit that the grout in my bathroom is a little more than a year old, but it does appear as if it takes care of it also. My thoughts are that since the machine actually scrubs, it does get into the grout and clean it. Of course the amount of cleaner you put on the floor would make a difference also.
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It is mostly made for grout. And if you do the tile portion, you will have to buff it after a few min. It's not made for a porous tile. I would go online or Google to ask what should be used. Sometimes what you use in grout, may not be used on tile
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I would brush the sealer over the grout lines and then wipe the sealer over the tiles,then wipe the tiles within 5 min after applying( old cotton rag or towels works best ) good luck ,then send a picture from your backsplash job ?
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No, it does not need grout ,but I recommend choosing a thin set that is close to the color of the stone. Because the stones are natural some will not fit perfectly together and the thin set may show a little. I chose a darker stone and decided I liked the color of it when it was wet , so I used stone sealer that says it seals and enhances. Any stone sealer will protect it. I used a paint brush to be sure to cover well. Love the wall.
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At least 48 hours. But you should start with clean grout. If you seal dirty grout you will never get it clean
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The Oreck comes with a little brush attachment for grout. My grout is all dark, so it's kind of hard to tell, but I know it is sanitizing it and getting rid of mildew. I think to be truly clean, though, you would need to wipe with a cloth after you run the steamer over the grout lines. I like this steamer a lot--it really works well on my tile floor. It is heavy, but I think that makes it clean better.