do you still use a clean water mop after using this with whatever cleaning solution? In my case PineSol?For fear of pet foot contamination.
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I use a vinyl floor cleaner and do not feel it hurts my cats. However it is diluted because I wet the mop with my insta hot b/4 moppingand while mopping. I would remop because i think pinesol would be toxic but i don't know. maybe if you read directions if harmful to pets?love the mop otherwise but also keep extra mop heads so i can wash often.
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Microfiber with just water is a proven disinfectant system. You don't need to use any cleaner additive if residue is a concern.
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I haven't. I have engineered flooring and use Once and Done cleaner and seems to work fine.
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My cleaning solution is 1/3 white vinegar with softened water, which is anti-microbial and as effective as pine sol but far safer. With the vinegar solution, no extra cleaning is needed. I have cats and dog. If you must use pine sol, I'd definitely follow with a clean water washing to remove residue especially for safety of animals and children. Remember that dogs and cats' sense of smell is up to 10,000 times more sensitive than humans! Imagine how awful pine sol might smell to them and how that intense smell would interfere with their ability to use their sense of smell, which is their primary sense, similar to how humans rely on sight. My cleaning solution is 1/3 white vinegar with softened water, which is anti-microbial and as effective as pine sol but far safer. With the vinegar solution, no extra cleaning is needed. I have cats and dog. If you must use pine sol, I'd definitely follow with a clean water washing to remove residue especially for safety of animals and children. Remember that dogs and cats' sense of smell is up to 10,000 times more sensitive than humans! Imagine how awful pine sol might smell to them and how that intense smell would interfere with their ability to use their sense of smell, which is their... » Read More My cleaning solution is 1/3 white vinegar with softened water, which is anti-microbial and as effective as pine sol but far safer. With the vinegar solution, no extra cleaning is needed. I have cats and dog. If you must use pine sol, I'd definitely follow with a clean water washing to remove residue especially for safety of animals and children. Remember that dogs and cats' sense of smell is up to 10,000 times more sensitive than humans! Imagine how awful pine sol might smell to them and how that intense smell would interfere with their ability to use their sense of smell, which is their primary sense, similar to how humans rely on sight. « Show Less
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I don't rinse as I usually don't put down a concentration of cleaning solution that is strong enough to need rinsing.
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My dog horked on a tile floor which discolored the grout (1/3"). The Shark Steam pocket mop cleaned it up great! I removed the mop head and used the steam directly on the grout. I don't recommend it unless you're extremely careful, after all it is steam, VERY VERY HOT.
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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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This product was used on carpet it worked great and smells wonderfulI did put a little in my mop bucket with some water mix I used my own judgement and moped laminate wood floors with it.I had no problems. Hope this helps. Sweetpea
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bissell has a eucalylyptus scented water to use in the steam mop. check on the website ,you should be able to fine it there .
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I use water vinager solution on wood floors. 1/4 cup vinager to three cups of water snd I add peppermint for fragrance. I spray the mop not the floor.
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Have not had any issues using it but I am not "rough" on my mops so not quite sure if this will answer your question or not.
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Hi, the manual says that you shouldn't use anything but water; however, I have 2 dogs and like to disinfect as well. What I do is put the disinfectant in a spray bottle. I spray the floor with it and then mop over it with the steam and it works great. I also sometimes use the Lysol with Febreeze and it leaves my house smelling really nice.
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Yes! I clean my refinished 50+ year-old wood floors with a Odoban solution and a sponge mop. It may not eliminate the odor the first swipe but keep on using Odoban and the smell will fade away.
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Yes, I have done that and it works just fine. I did wash it with a couple of bath mats. Actually, when you give the mop the final rinse and spin in the bucket, it will be clean enough to use again.
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YES same thing with me. I thought the steam mop would work good,but left my floors looking like there is a film all over. I've tried to use vintage water and tea water,and floor wax, it still has it,so I think the steam mop ruined my floor. My husband is very upset to.He spent many hours refinishing that floor.I'm still looking for a solution and if I find one I will repost.
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I bought the complete mop locally and had to order the mop heads here. I would order the mop with a few mop heads at the same time. I love this product! The mop head can be removed and thrown into the washer. I hope this product never goes away.
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That is exactly how I use this product. The mop should not be wet - you can also use vinegar & water for almost the same results. What cannot be replaced is the mini wax restorer if you like shinny hardwoods.
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I have not used the new mop heads that I purchased but after your e-mail I took them out of their package and smelled them. They do have a slight cleaning solution odor. I can't tell you how they would clean as I have not used them.
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I have not put anything in the unit for fear that it may cause a problem. However, i have used spray floor cleaners (like Method, etc) and sprayed them on the floor as I have used the steam.This way the floor is both clean and has a great smell. As long as you use these cleaners sparingly, the unit works really great. However, the booklet indicates that if too much liquid collects in the mop you could have a unit malfunction .
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Hi Anne, I normally just use dish washing soap and sponge to clean with water, next time use rube globes to prevent the membrane to adder it to you skin. ;)
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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.