do you have to rinse floor after using?
266524
I dont and it seems to work fine. They suggest rinsing mop during cleaning the floor to minimize streaking
266525
As a rule, I always rinse whatever surface I'm applying any cleaning product to. However, with this one I don't think it's necessary as it leaves no residue.
266526
No, I have never had to rinse the floor. In fact, water should never be used on laminate flooring.
1122276
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.
1174391
The manual spesifies only Hover Cleaning products.http://content.abt.com/documents/52884/FH40160_manual.pdfHowever I have used a light bleach/water on tiled floors with the older model for over a year, it did not cause any problems. Since vinegar is water soluble you should be fine.
1202428
There is no need to clean the unit after every use if you do not choose to, though I would reccomend cleaning intermittently to maintain cleanliness and maintaining the unit. I am not clear on why some find it so difficult as I have no issues cleaning mine.
127016
I use either plain water, water and vinegar with a drop of dish detergent, or water and hydrogen peroxide. I don't use floor cleaners that require a rinse.
361414
I do not rinse. You just spray on and wipe off. It works very well for all kinds of cleaning.
605051
I don't think you need to rinse the carpet. I never did. The water with soap is released, then it gets sucked back to the machine. It did not damaged my carpet.
605054
No you do not have to rinse the carpet .Just set to spill pick up to dry floor. Cleaning solution protect the carpet.
2242933
I do not know because we have the polished concrete floors. I do have tile in my bathroom but, it never looks dirty enough for me to tell if the steamer has cleaned it or not. It always looks clean. It doesn't produce a whole lot of moisture (your floor doesn't look soaking wet when you go over it) but, a lot of vapor production.
1068214
I just use it right after I clean my carpets. I don't put it on again until the next cleaning.
1261756
You can use any type of floor cleaner. I've even just used hot water and vinegar and that works well. I wouldn't use anything that gets really sudsy (like pinesol) it would clean but i think you'd end up having to refill the container more frequently.
1691316
No, I have owned this machine for many years (Dec 2009) and I have run everything through it. Bleach, Mr Clean, Lysol, Pet Floor, Oxy Clean (dissolved and run through a sieve), TSP, Murphy's (a favorite) and I have used "Dry Foam" (a non-aerosol encapsulating product you mix with water) from the commercial supply house to clean the short pile rugs I have by my doorways. The only things you can't run through it are flammable solvents. I run a clean water rinse through it after I use a corrosive cleaner like bleach before putting the Floormate away. I'm here buying a Floormate as a gift for my sister in law. So my own 4 year old Floormate is still going strong with all of these other cleaning products used. No, I have owned this machine for many years (Dec 2009) and I have run everything through it. Bleach, Mr Clean, Lysol, Pet Floor, Oxy Clean (dissolved and run through a sieve), TSP, Murphy's (a favorite) and I have used "Dry Foam" (a non-aerosol encapsulating product you mix with water) from the commercial supply house to clean the short pile rugs I have by my doorways. The only things you can't run through it are flammable solvents. I run a clean water rinse through it after I use a corrosive cleaner like bleach before putting the Floormate away. I'm here buying a Floormate as a... » Read More No, I have owned this machine for many years (Dec 2009) and I have run everything through it. Bleach, Mr Clean, Lysol, Pet Floor, Oxy Clean (dissolved and run through a sieve), TSP, Murphy's (a favorite) and I have used "Dry Foam" (a non-aerosol encapsulating product you mix with water) from the commercial supply house to clean the short pile rugs I have by my doorways. The only things you can't run through it are flammable solvents. I run a clean water rinse through it after I use a corrosive cleaner like bleach before putting the Floormate away. I'm here buying a Floormate as a gift for my sister in law. So my own 4 year old Floormate is still going strong with all of these other cleaning products used. « Show Less
605053
I did not rinse after cleaning. I'm sure that it wouldn't hurt to rinse. Just go over the same area using just the hot water.it will be depend on what kind of carpet you have. My favorite cleaner is a multipurpose detergent that I buy at dollar tree. It's yellow and is good for many uses. I actually diluted exactly like the Hoover brand cleaner that came with the vacuum. The labels dilute 30 to 1 for rugs. And 2:1 for spots on the rugs. Once again, it depends on your carpet.
1789410
Yes. It has a rinse setting so you can use only water to clean your carpets. The instructions recommend using the rinse cycle after the wash cycle as well.
520042
Go over it with a towel.this dries the floor and also allows you to see how clean the floor actually is after steaming
247093
Just a water solution. But I like that after I clean with solution I can spray clear water suck it up and make sure the floor is really clean and rinsed.
127018
I use plain water and spray a hardwood cleaner on the floor. The spray allows you to rinse as you go. This is the best mop I have ever used! So easy, a pleasure to do a job I usually hate. I bought as gifts so impressed. Get it!