Can I safely use this on linoleum floors? I'm interested in this Steamboy floor cleaner and saw it used on ceramic tile floors. But does anyone use it on linoleum floors?
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Verify your floor is real linoleum and not sheet vinyl. Real linoleum is a wood and cork sheet product developed in the 1860s with extremely high resistance to wear. Most sheet products from the 1950 are petrochemical vinyls that are less expensive to manufacture but do not wear for 100 years like linoleum. The interest in Green Construction products in the past 10 years have revitalized the real linoleum market and new colors are available removing the stigma that it is a 2nd grade floor choice
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Absolutely! It works like a dream. We just bought our new house, which has linoleum and I used this when we moved in. Apparently the previous owners used a mop and bucket. It actually turned the floor back to it's real color - white - when we thought it was gray! You will not be disappointed. See my review too!
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I am using it on my linoleum floors and it works great. It even says in the instruction manual that it can be used on linoleum.
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It leaves the floors drier than standard mopping but they do no dry instantly. I would say that it takes less than 5 minutes for the area to dry once you're done with it. It seems like there is less standing water too than regular mopping, that coupled with the heat helps it to dry quickly.
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How can I verify the type of floor I have and what will happen if I use it on sheet vinyl?
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I use Bona laminate floor cleaner. It works beautifully. It is especially formulated for ceramic and laminate.
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No there is no special attachment for tiles or linoleum...there is a switch modifier on the Bissell for floors or tools as well as one fo just rinse water when you're done and i've used it to do my kitchen floor on several occassion ( the floor is linoleum). I would however have resevations ( big ones) about using the brushes on wood floors!
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Diane - per the Holloway House Inc. website - yes it will work on on linoleum - 27 OZ, Quick Shine, Floor Finish, This Product Has Ultra Gloss Enhancers & State Of The Art Leveling Agents, Gives A Mirror Like Finish To Floors, Can Be Used On Hardwood, No Wax, Vinyl, Linoleum, Marble & Tile Floors, Easy To Apply Simply Squirt & Spread With A Damp Sponge Mop.
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I couldn't get it to operate. They sent me a dud. It got shipped back & I replaced it with a Bissel. I wouldn't take a chance & use it on laminate. They advise not to use steam mops on it as the finish will dull & wear off.
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I use my Oreck steamer of my laminate floors every week. Be sure us use distilled water and use the steamer on its lowest setting. I spray bona cleaner as I steam the floors.
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Some linoleum surfaces have a clear finish/coating that the Dyson head seals to, while other linoleum surfaces do not. I can use mine on the linoleum upstairs, but not downstairs. If the Dyson seals to your floor and is difficult or impossible to push, raise it one level and it should clean the surface just fine.
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Does it streak or not completely remove dirt? I use it with the Bona tile, stone linoleum cleaner on my ceramic and linoleum tile and it works fine. You do need to use different pads when you use the different cleaners as the formulas are different for the different surfaces. I invested in two different mops and multiple pads so I just toss the used ones in the laundry after each cleaning to get the best results.
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The product says it cleans as it waxes so I just use it alone. Do not use on linoleum as it makes a terrible mess. Hope this helps.
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Hi again Robin,Can you give any advice on how you used the steamer to clean your tub? I just finally tried mine out last night and it didn't really lift off the soap scum. Maybe it was just too much scum for it to handle?Also, it left residue from what it had picked up on the floor the first time. Any tips?Thanks for your advice!Renee
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That's what I have . It went from ceramic to laminate with no problems. Don't leave it standing with the steam on laminate while u are distracted. It will continue to steam in one spot that would be bad..I have been using the steam mops 4 yrs on my laminate with no problems.. I only wished I had used it sooner.. Lol
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I think it should be OK. I use it on vinyl linoleum as well as ceramic tile.
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Per the manufacture's instructions I would not use it on laminate floors. Steam is not good for them. I don't know if the cleaner would harm the Shark steam mop.
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I never tried .... I use plain tap water and add a small amount of vinegar and a few drops of essential oil (peppermint, or eucalyptus or tea tree). I have linoleum floors. My two labs constantly have dirty or muddy feet so use it all the time. I keep the reservior full of the mix and use as needed. Sometimes it uses it all up and sometimes just a spot job works so I left the solution in it. I do clean dirty water after each use. I am not sure if you could leave bleach water in it but if you dilute it still would give extra cleaning but would empty after each use. If you do try leave a reply back so I know how it works.
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I would not recommend it. Too much water. There is an attachment that you can buy for it. I had one with my first Hoover and was not impressed on Linoleum floors. I would purchase a steam mop instead for hard wood which I plan to do shortly. My daughter-in-law has a steam mop and she loves it. I have seen it in action. I don't remember the brand name though. Thought it was Sunbeam but I have seen reviews that aren't very good for Sunbeam. Good luck.
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Tina, we have never used our steamer on our tile floor though I wouldn't be afraid to try. It would probably leave a lot of water on the floor as the spinning brush wouldn't pick much up, but it would give it a good scrub. You'd probably have to go over it with a traditional mop to pick up the remaining water, but the scrubbing would be done. On our carpet, we LOVE it and would buy another on in a heartbeat. Good luck.
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I use it on our vinyl floor without a problem Once it's finished cleaning the floor there is still a bit of water left on the floor so the directions recommend you don't use it on laminate flooring. We have sheet vinyl and not tile squares so there isn't any risk of damaging the flooring. I found that you want to vacuum the floor well before you use the Scooba as the ports clog up quickly if there is any dust on the floor. I hope this helps.