i have heavily textured slate as my kitchen floor. Does this machine manage to clean in grooves and valleys of stone?
1876571
Yes the cleaning pads are mildly spongy enough to contour into grout lines, it also comes with an attachable brush that would probably work on real tough, embedded stains, although I have not used it yet.
1876572
I have a textured kitchen floor as well. I sweep regularly and use this steam mop weekly but it does not clean that floor well, no matter what I do. This product works much better on my non textured floors.
1876573
Nothing can clean in grooves and valleys like old fashioned elbow grease. Yes, the machine scrubs, especially with the bristle attachment, but only in one dimension. It will scrub the same spot back and forth to infinity, but it will not apply downward force. If you pretreat the grooves and scrub, then steam with the microfiber cloth while wet, results are quite good but not perfect. I am happiest with this machine on my smooth wood and vinyl floors.
1876574
Use the brush attachment first with some water or cleaner, then steam while it's wet. The pads don't get into the lower spots on my textured ceramic tile.
1876575
Yes, it does, using the brushes. If they are really dirty you have to go over it several time, slowly to get it clean in the heavily textured ares.
1876576
The cleaning pads are well designed microfiber and do an effective job of cleaning our tile floors, including grout lines. I use this unit regularly and find it one of our best housecleaning aides.
1793920
It is difficult to say whether this mop would allow for really scrubbing dirty areas because it depends on the type of flooring and the type and amount of grime to clean. This mop works well on smooth surfaces which require moderate pressure. It is not a heavy duty mop. I am not familiar with the "Vileda Ultra Max" mop.
681409
Yes, great machine for the bucks. Pick up dirt and leaves floors with a polish look. I don't have carpets; only have hard tile floors. Must keep filter clean.
16670
I've been using mine for nine months in a small apartment with Berber carpet, and couldn't be happier. This machine is perfect for my needs: lightweight but not too light, the right amount of power for ordinary household use, and quite inexpensive. I've used this machine to vacuum large amounts of crusted baking soda, and never had it clog. Your question makes me wonder if you might have a defective machine.
1174393
I've used vinegar and water to clean tile and had no problems with machine. Not used on wood floors.
2030059
I just used it on some very dirty floor grout. The grout is much cleaner, but it is tedious cleaning the grout lines and the steamer is pretty heavy and 'clunky', but it did the job.
1160744
I have not cleaned any textured floors but it does come with many brush attachments that might be able to help you clean a textured floor.
629273
Yes! It does! I go over my floor rugs in my kitchen without any trouble! It won't pick up small pebbles, large chunks of stuff, etc.., which is awesome for me because my daughter plays with monster high dolls and oh boy, all those little things she leaves laying around get thrown out, which is great! My floors are always clean thanks to this dyson!
1559068
It would probably clean your rock garden as long as it has a freshly-charged battery. However, I started having trouble with mine about 3 month after purchase. By the time I decided to return it, the period for allowing returns had expired. Would not recommend this machine because I have had trouble with it almost from the start.
1417606
Yes it does hard floors. We use it o vinyl floors in the kitchen and bathroom. Works great. Has setting for hard floors.
103609
I haven't used the Libman Wonder Mop on a slate floor, but I don't think it would be durable enough. I also have an O-Cedar Dual Action Microfiber Flip Mop and I think it would work better even though it's a different type of mop.
733534
I don't think it will give you any luster. I use it on granite countertopsfor cleaning and sealing. I think you want another product designed for floors.
587940
I find that it does perfectly fine in corners. The pad is a solid rectangle and you just have to push the pad into the corner and it seems to get things. I'm very happy with my Bissell Steam Mop!
1661988
The Hoover FloorMate works well on my indoor tiles and grout, which don't get very dirty. It doesn't work that well on my outdoor tile and grout which gets especially moldy here on the rainy side of the Big Island. I had to scrub my outdoor tile (which doesn't have a smooth surface, but grooves and indentations) and grout with Bon Ami, and then the FloorMate was a big help (I just filled the container with water - no soap) in rinsing and picking up the dirt/mold that I dislodged with my Bon Ami and elbow grease-powered scrub brush.
163224
Yes, but does the absolute best job using the Oreck cleaners - together they just dissolve the old grease and dirt.I started out with grocery store cleaners, but just too much labor involved to get it clean so we boughtthe machine and the cleaners and the results were extroadinary (our home is 12 years old and the floorshaven't looked this good since the first year). The machine is worth it - you'll have it for many years tocome.
1791201
I clean my bathroom with this, and it never leaves a build-up on any floor. Grout between tiles always needs something a little stronger, but yes it does clean them well. I love this machine; it's lightweight, easy to use, and does a great job.
2197521
It will work well on ceramic tile flooring. Not sure about slate as I do not have any slate. Would not be without the Shark now after using continuously for over a year.