safety of steam mops on polyurethane hardwood floors: Will it take shine off the hardwood that is covered with polyurethane?
1947722
I suspose if you use it, it "Could" void any warranty from the mfr. since they specify you must use their product. (Of course, they like to make more money by playing that card! My hardwood floors are washed w/a minute bit of water and a mop every 2 weeks. I've had them for about 3 years now. I can feel just a tad of an "edge" on the hardwood which I assume is a bit of warping from the wetness... or from the dampness of the area where I live - just not sure.) So I guess it would be a risk you'd take. (I have Mirage hardwoods which are a higher grade than "Bruce" flooring - I think it has to do with the # of coatings put on 9 vs. 5 or something like that.) good luck whatever you decide.
2177420
Yes. I have been using my steamer on laminate flooring for 3 years. No problems and much better than wet mopping because dries quickly. I recommend doing your laminate floors with a fresh pad and NEVER leave the steamer sitting in one place on the laminate floor with the unit running. The issue is not leaving any standing water which the steam does not if used correctly
1952596
Don't know,I use it on laminate,tile and hardwood. I would suggest trying a hand held microfiber cloth dry and then damp and check out the results before buying the more expensive mop setup. Your floor is more porous so the damp would work better I believe. Good luck. If it works you will love the long handle and wide mop base.
1978901
their instructions say that it can be used only on *sealed* hardwood floors. I use it lightly, without problems on all my hardwood floors even though they're not super well sealed; that is they're old and i have never redone them. I love my steamer.
2277433
If the floor is really, really bad mop first. Just normal cleaning the Oreck will do the job alone and leave a great shine. Mopping after would lessen the result. This product works. No buyer's remorse. We have two kids, two dogs, I have big feet and don't take my shoes/boots off in the house and we would buy it again in a heartbeat.
40980
I am not sure but I would think so. If you use water to clean it now, that is what it uses, just as steam. Of course it is hot and that might be an issue. Check with maker of flooring
1295595
Be sure to use distilled water in the steam cleaner. Sometimes, depending on the cleaner you spray on the floor, it will film or streak on hardwood. If you add cleaner to the distilled water, it could mess up the system
2270340
Yes! I didn't want to squirt it directly onto my wood floor, so I put 1/4 cup of Simply Floored in about a gallon of hot water in the mop bucket. It works great!
1581775
I see no reason why you cannot. It has no chemicals that can harm your floor . I use it on my tile and laminate with my Bissell steamer and it works great.If you steam anyway this is great. There is nothing but a little fresh smell added to the destilled water in the bottle. I hope you find it refreshes a bit more as I didHope that helped Kim..I hate to mop and this does help with my darling puppies messy tracks.. KMorris,texas.
1951786
Not to be used on poly finish. I would not use it on varnished floors often. I use it to touch up varnish. I use it on my oil finished and plain floors.
811115
Yes, the detergent is added to the water. I have never used the Bissell steam mop. The label on this cleaner states it is safe for al Floormate products.
1995856
YES same thing with me. I thought the steam mop would work good,but left my floors looking like there is a film all over. I've tried to use vintage water and tea water,and floor wax, it still has it,so I think the steam mop ruined my floor. My husband is very upset to.He spent many hours refinishing that floor.I'm still looking for a solution and if I find one I will repost.
2057054
If your flooring is sealed and you do not leave stationary I would say yes. My first steam mop I had pargo flooring abs the joints were click and lock, the steam mop emitted to much water and made the edges warp. I had gotten both from Costco, mind you 12 years ago, and they refunded my flooring for the defect. Read the manufacturers recommendations and or call your manufacturer of the flooring is my best advice.
1711448
My dog horked on a tile floor which discolored the grout (1/3"). The Shark Steam pocket mop cleaned it up great! I removed the mop head and used the steam directly on the grout. I don't recommend it unless you're extremely careful, after all it is steam, VERY VERY HOT.
1442012
Hi, can Quick Shine be used on urethaned hardwood floors? I read somewhere not to use wax on this type of finish.
838766
I used it on the oak floors prior to selling my last home. I liked it. Can not put urethane over it through.
383852
This is only to be used for for restoration/damaged wood. If the floors have been previously coated in a polyurethane coating (typical non-wax type floor treatment), it will bead up and ruin your floors. But the good news is it won't make your floors slippery :)