Will this cut down on the manual work of pushing a light microfiber "mop"? Any issues with scratching?
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That is why I got it. I have hardwood floors and the light microfiber "mops", "swishers" and other ones that have a liquid pump required a lot of effort and rubbing to get the smallest spots of dried dirt up. The Pullman had bristles if you are doing soap/water on a ceramic floor...no issues of scratching. If you do a hard wood floor, you place microfiber pads or clothe over the bristles to keep from scratching.
2023840
I haven't noticed any problems with scratching/damaging my hardwood or tile flooring, but I don't find this vacuum (or other model any I've tried) to be amazing on these surfaces. I still prefer sweeping and using a Shark steamer mop for hard surfaces.
1040324
I used it on mine and it seemed to do pretty good, better then a swiffer mop, by the time I'm usually done the pads are shredded. At least with the hot steam you know it's getting into all the nooks and crannies and killing whatever might try to grow in there.
904484
It's not a lot of pressure but you do have to keep holding the button the entire time that it's on. Frankly I have been really disappointed with its performance. The charge doesn't last very long. The suction isn't really particularly impressive. And the mopping part is just a swiffer--no more no less. Also the release latch for emptying is oddly placed and hard to get open. And I find I think of the $350 price tag whenever I am holding the button down to operate it, and it makes me very very cranky. Not sure that would necessarily contribute to your arthritis pain, but I guess it might not help. It's not a lot of pressure but you do have to keep holding the button the entire time that it's on. Frankly I have been really disappointed with its performance. The charge doesn't last very long. The suction isn't really particularly impressive. And the mopping part is just a swiffer--no more no less. Also the release latch for emptying is oddly placed and hard to get open. And I find I think of the $350 price tag whenever I am holding the button down to operate it, and it makes me very very cranky. Not sure that would necessarily contribute to your arthritis pain, but I guess it might not... » Read More It's not a lot of pressure but you do have to keep holding the button the entire time that it's on. Frankly I have been really disappointed with its performance. The charge doesn't last very long. The suction isn't really particularly impressive. And the mopping part is just a swiffer--no more no less. Also the release latch for emptying is oddly placed and hard to get open. And I find I think of the $350 price tag whenever I am holding the button down to operate it, and it makes me very very cranky. Not sure that would necessarily contribute to your arthritis pain, but I guess it might not help. « Show Less
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I just got mine, but we bought my mother this mop about 5 years ago from bed, bath and beyond and she is having no problems. I just mopped my floors yesterday, I wish shark would of included like a scrubber pad type thing. If you have like greasy dirt on floor, this mop will not clean it, I have to manually remove the grime. I found spraying a little floor cleaner on the dirty area first helps. Good suction on the broom vacuum part.
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Yes I use the micro cloth side to mop my laminate floor. I use Bona product. Be sure to wash and air dry your mop head prior to use.
662450
I bought mine after putting nice Shaw laminate flooring all thru my house. I got tired of buying expensive cleaning sprays and bought the libmans and use vinegar and water in the reservoir. There is nothing in this mop pad that could scratch a laminate floor, unless maybe you're sloppy and don't put the pad on straight and the part the pad attaches to hits the floor. I've never had that happen and i've been using it for over a year. Do not saturate the floor.. just spritz it and go.
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It doesn't require a lot of pressure, but I probably wouldn't recommend it for anyone with arthritis...even my hand will get sore/tired after awhile. I also agree with Chris's analysis, but I do like it for quick jobs i.e. cat litter, but I have to use a regular vacuum for the whole house. And the mopping feature sucks.
886102
I use it on mine. There is a flap that drops down flush with the floor that may pose an issue but you can manually flap up if you're worried it may scratch. (this is the eraser part-- it's covered in felt and I haven't noticed scratching on my wood. Though to be fair my wood is pretty scratched from my 2 dogs and 3 kids. Lol)
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Yes, it is difficult to push. I bought the original Smart Living Steam Mop at a fair several years ago and loved it. It lasted over seven years. This is NOT the same product at all. It generates much less steam - and the pads don't glide well on the floor because they are thinner than the originals. When you remove after use, they are not evenly soiled. There are "strips" of soiled areas and it's obvious that some areas never touched the floor. I am very disappointed in this steam mop....seems as if it might be a knock off.
986101
Yes, but you will have to break down the mop and make it a hand tool. Hope that helps :)
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.
1812350
i have been using mine and have never had a problem with scratching and the in and out works fine also hope this helps you
1541296
It is very lightweight...not sure if a regular broom cut down would be as light or not.
1891228
I have hardwood floors and the standard attachment works fine (no scratching), and there is a brushed attachment that you may prefer. However, downsides of this product as the "bag" is too small, if you have mostly hardwood floors it should work fine, but I have a wool rug that fills it up completely. Also suction is OK, works fine for most things, but for the price this is a pretty good product.
244346
Used the quickie microfiber mitt and it is VERY difficult to wash hardwoods. Does not glide easily. Does anyone have a problem using the terry cloth in cleaning their hardwoods?
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I have commented before on the hard floor attachment. I'm not quite clear what the question is. I don't have wood floors. I have some tile and some carpet. I like the attachment for the tile but I don't know if it would scratch wood. My only complaint about it as I have said before, is that it doesn't stay attached to the vacuum tube on my DC 07 if I catch it on a table or chair leg.