Can you use other disinfectants in this steam mop?
932883
I have not tried as of yet but you can be sure it will most likely void any warranty. I will be using my own concoctions in the future....most important thing I believe is to remove the soap & water containers before storing. I leave the unit plugged in and on, remove the soap & water canister before discharging all the residual liquids in the lines by depressing the steam/clean butten until the unit is empty. Works great, no clogged lines and I am very pleased with this product. Hope that helps ;-)
932884
i never have, however i would read the manual and any other literature related to see if they would hurt or harm it in any way. I always got great results with the Hoover solution and don't really use much at all when I use the mop and I use this mop at least three to four times a week. We have ceramic tiles throughout the majority of our first floor and the results are stellar and the savings over the other mop and pads I and solution needed are substantial.
932885
It's not recommended. The Hoover cleaner is great, however, do not use it full strength.
932886
Sorry, I don't know the answer to that one. I've only used the Hoover brand.
1356999
Hi, I met a Steam Mop rep in a home fair I attended. He advised that we use only DISTILLED Water. He said that our mop will last much longer is=f we use that. I am not sure what "purified water" is so just use distilled water and you will be fine. By the way, I love my mop!
1629388
Yes, this may be used to disinfect other tools. Note that this does item does not replaced the use of an autoclave.
1207044
It is my understanding that they do not recommend adding anything to the water although if anything vinegar would be the safest in my opinion. I got to know these steamers helping a friend clean her vacation rentals and we have had the occasion to spray the floor first with a bleach solution(for odor) or glass cleaner( to shine tile) and then go over with the steamer which worked well both times. That way you get the extra help of the solution without getting any in the mechanism of the steamer. I hope that helps.
2106632
We do not recommend using a steam mop EVER EVER....on Laminate , engineered or solid wood flooring.....Ceramic tile, Vinyls and Stone you can you use the steam mop.
1158653
Glad you asked first because we do not recommend using vinegar in our steam mops. Vinegar can harm internal components with this mop so we only recommend using distilled water or our great scented water like the http://www.amazon.com/Bissell-Spring-Scented-Demineralized-1394/dp/B00HVJ3MCG
1427934
Yes you can, but just a little bit. Remember that vinegar will unclog the steams holes (like an iron) and can bring you too much steam that you do not wanted it. ( It did happened to me and I have laminated floors). But this is a great steamer! If I have to buy another one it will be the same!
947308
Yes, I don't see why not. Will work better than sponge mop,rinse right off.
521008
You cannot steam carpet with this mop. Only hard flooring, mirrors and/or tile on the walls. If you try to steam your carpet, it will saturate it with water and then mildew.
1686340
It is a steamcleaner not a floor polisher. Other chemicals used besides steam can damage the mop pads and the unit. I sometimes sprinkle a little vinegar and water on the floors to assis the steam.
909857
I use a steam cleaner, but found that it is not appropriate for my wood floors. Use it on ceramic or tile, but for wood you only need to damp mop after using this product.
2162280
Use this product in your steam cleaner: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WIMUVU2/
345885
I just use a spray bottle of a solution mix (Mr. Clean, Pine-Sol etc) and spray my floor first before I use my steam mop. Works great for disinfecting and cleaning.
1968675
Yes, I too would like to use it to disenfect the kid's toys. I just cant use vinegar and bleach on everything, and Lysol/Pine Sol really do smell (Anything else merely cleans, not disenfects... ie. gets rid of the germs as well as dirt). Please reply if you find out how hot the steam is coming out of the Wagner. Allergy Buyers Club praises the Ladybug steamer for disenfecting (and lists operating temperature), But at over $1000 I cant really justify it.
1927414
I used this to strip the old finish off the floor, and it was necessary to leave it on the floor for a few minutes before I could rinse it off. Even then it took quite a bit of elbow grease to get the old finish off. I wouldn't think it would work in a steam mop if you are using it for this purpose.
146240
I don't think so, it may damage the mop. A 4" paint brush with a stiff medium brisstle may be better to use.
2021757
I never use the mop, but what a question.It is just a dry piece of cloth and you wet it to mop!Continuously wet mop will get moldy and harbor bacteria