We Used A Steam Mop on Hardwood Floors and THIS Happened
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- READ THE COMMENTS & UPDATES BELOW FOR MORE EXPERIENCES! There are many people saying they use steam on hardwood without issues, and a few saying they did experience issues with steam on hardwood. The more testimonies the better! Thank you to everyone who has been adult-enough to contribute their experience with class. As always, rude, sarcastic, or self-promoting commenters will be blocked. More info in blog post & UPDATES below!
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Update 3/21 - Still using & loving our steam mop! Thinking about posting an update video with close-ups of our still-solid finish/sealer. Leave a comment below if that would be helpful to you!
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UPDATE 8/20 - Still using the steam mop on our floors, still not seeing any damage, and still loving it. If you want the exact steam mop supplies we use, I just posted a Kit list with all the steam mop items we love, which you can view here. kit.co/oakabode/steam-mop-sup... Didn't do it at the beginning because I didn't know this video would get quite so much attention, but hopefully better late than never. I'm also seeing some questions on the mop covers -- I use 3 to clean a roughly 1600 sq ft house. But I use one for the kitchen, alone, because it's usually the dirtiest. I included the interchangeable mop heads we use in the link above, too. Happy cleaning!
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UPDATE 5/20 - Hey guys! After receiving a threat for posting this video (yes, actually), I just want to reiterate that we are not professionals -- we can only share our own personal experience, and recommend that you follow manufacturer instructions. Thus far, we are still happy with how the mop is performing. Though it was only one, threatening comments will always be blocked. 🙄We do, however, encourage sharing your own experience using adult dialogue. If you have personally used a steam mop on hardwood floors and either HAVE or HAVE NOT experienced damage, PLEASE leave a comment below so we can all have an accurate representation of real users' experiences.
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UPDATE 8/20 - Still using the steam mop on our floors, still not seeing any damage, and still loving it. If you want the exact steam mop supplies we use, I just posted a Kit list with all the steam mop items we love, which you can view here. kit.co/oakabode/steam-mop-supplies Didn't do it at the beginning because I didn't know this video would get quite so much attention, but hopefully better late than never. I'm also seeing some questions on the mop covers -- I use 3 to clean a roughly 1600 sq ft house. But I use one for the kitchen, alone, because it's usually the dirtiest. I included the interchangeable mop heads we use in the link above, too. Happy mopping!
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UPDATE 5/20 - Hey guys! After receiving a threat for posting this video (yes, actually), I just want to reiterate that we are not professionals -- we can only share our own personal experience, and recommend that you follow manufacturer instructions. Thus far, we are still happy with how the mop is performing. Though it was only one, threatening comments will always be blocked. 🙄We do, however, encourage sharing your own experience using adult dialogue. If you have personally used a steam mop on hardwood floors and either HAVE or HAVE NOT experienced damage, PLEASE leave a comment below so we can all have an accurate representation of real users' experiences.
So this pick up old age dog drool spots?
Amazon is out of stock , can you give me the model number so I know I'm getting the same one you have, thank enjoyed very much your video on the ruggables my corners are turning , go to try what you did . Thank Carol , NC
Please...what mop do you use? I am just starting to look and many have bad reviews!
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*ANYONE WHO THREATENS ANYONE FOR ANY REASON IS A TROLL NOT WORTH YOUR TIME, NEVER MIND AN ANSWER!!!* You know what you know & you're speaking through your experience, or admitted lack thereof, and it is YOUR EXPERIENCE. You have every right to it, so STAND YOUR GROUND... never mind the trolls. Report them.
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*I APPLAUD YOU* for genuinely seeking information & experiences from others... A refreshing change in this "know-it-all" world now-a-days!!! Research will always make what you do better because by doing it, you make better decisions.
Cleaning is chemistry, pure & simple. If you understand the chemistry of "dirt," it makes cleaning it up sooooooo much easier!!! Dirt sticks because surface lipids(fats & oils) cling to surfaces, generated from everything we do(cooking, respiration & sweating, regular daily movements, etc.), & dust & "carried in" dirt from outside & forced air ventilation systems all stick to those lipids, creating all that sticky, VISABLE dirt. Regular old fashioned hot water & a rag with a surfactant is inescapable sometimes... The steam mop takes that concept to a whole other level, because the steam action LIFTS the dirt up, the surfactant breaks up the lipid bond to the surface, & you effectively remove both with relative ease, leaving a streak-free shine in it's wake. Stand Your Ground, because the chemistry of cleaning backs you up.💜
Gammy 60 BISSELL PowerFresh Steam Mop, Floor Steamer, Tile Cleaner, and Hard Wood Floor Cleaner, 1940,Blue Powerfresh
I work as a janitor and can say, you're likely fine. Steam is probably safer than wet mopping because it evaporates and dries way faster. And it kills many types of bacteria. Most bacteria die at around 140°F and most steam mops heat up to 200°F making your house sanitary as well as clean.
very helpful comment!
Thanks for the advice! Didn’t know this. With covid these days, steam mop might be the way to go
Thank you. Think I’m gonna get a steam mop.
To the janitor, do you recommend any particular steam mop. I purchased one but the bucket was too small and I had to keep refilling
Can steam mop use in vinil floor
I own a commercial & residential cleaning biz & have NEVER had any issues with my steam mop, whether on tile, laminate or 100 year old wood! My clients are amazed that no harmful chemicals are ever used & likewise delighted that their pets & babies are safe. Girl, you need a shark genius mop though! Double sided head & no touching the dirty pad! Love it!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! And oh man, that sounds heavenly, I’m going to have to look at that one now!
Dale it’s not about harmful chemicals you might get away with it for a while but you’re introducing Moisture into the wood every time you steam mop! You hit the wrong floor with it and it can cause you a huge insurance claim
Hell yes I own a pet biz use that like everyday
@@jakewilson1600 When I cleaned houses, a lot of people swore by them. They claimed to use them for years with no issues. I think it’s overblown. It evaporates so fast, how is it any worse then traditional mopping? For old or historic hardwood, best to stay away of course.
The worse thing about steam mops? That terrible smell that wafts up from some pet owner’s homes. At least you know the odors aren’t staying embedded within the floor 😷
I have the same mop and I use it on our hardwood floors. It’s so satisfying seeing that much dirt on the mop.
I used a steam mop, next day the house was destroyed by a tornado. The steam mop ruined my house.
😂😂😂 Seems to be the logic, these days!
Thank you so much stranger, this has cheered me up. Sorry for your misfortune. Send the cursed mop to your enemies
Lmao
Don’t know weather to laugh or commiserate at that. You can choose 😊
What was the brand name? I want to read reviews and see how many others suffered this damage.
I've been using a steam mop on our oak floors for 4 years now and no issues.
This was the best review I’ve seen, straight to the point, addressing any possible challenges , and research done to support or disprove any claims, plus the yearly updates. THANK YOU.
Now I can buy a steam mop in peace .
I have used this exact same stem mop on the low setting for 4 years now. I have bamboo hardwood and they still look beautiful.
bamboo is not hardwood. its actually mostly epoxy resin. mixed with bamboo.
What model is a good bissell steam mop?Theres so many!
I always steam our hardwood floors. A neighbor just this morning told me that I'm not supposed to. I panicked thinking that eventually they will buckle however, after watching yr blog I feel confident that it's fine. I've been doing it for about two years without noticing any damage so I'm going to continue because we also have a dog and he's a bit of a slob:) Thank you for taking the time to inform others of yr results.
Great Video!! We have Ac5 laminate flooring and have used our steam mop (same as yours) for 3 years with no issues! I agree with all your points on it also! I was hesitant at first but have seen no issue at all!
Hi just put laminate floor on. How do you protect your laminate from water spills?
I've used a steam mop on high for years. I like the sanitization. No issues at all.
So far so good with this vacuum. th-cam.com/users/postUgkx8ISPQRRAfpAaX4msGjyodObTBnlj4T5g I was a little concerned to find it seems to be all plastic, but the reviews were good, so I'm hoping for the best. Very easy to assemble Recommened, and only attachments I've used so far work well, and are easy to use. Doing a good job on the new carpet in my bedrooms and stairs. Works well on the hardwood on my main floor too. Reasonable weight and cord length. I already knew from an earlier review that it wouldn't fit under furniture, but I can use my Eufy for that, so no problem - the high traffic areas that need a stronger suction was really what I bought this for. If it continues as it's started, it will be a good buy and well worth the money. I have had two Shark Rocket stick vacs in the past that are super easy to use, but the motors just don't last well, even with scrupulous cleaning of the filters. I'm hoping for better with this Bissell.
I like that the floor is more sanitized, too. I like that the pads can be washed and used again and again.
I start mopping in less used areas (cleaner), then move on to more traveled areas.
Thank you, I'm sold! Buying one in the morning! Great vid by the way, very informative. Cheers!
I've heard that the moisture can actually be good for the wood floor. The dry swiffer cloths dry it out and that's what causes them to separate.
We have landed on the Rejuvenate mop and solution for cleaning our hard wood floors. Over the past 23 years we have used just about everything and really like the ease of use and results the floor cleaner gives us.
Laminate floors are much tougher than people think. Before we installed laminate in our home, we got a sample and put it in a bucket of water out on the picnic table for over a month. When we fished it out and dried it out, by laying it on the picnic table in the sum, it was still in very good condition. We were amazed and had it installed. What we did to the sample was more mistreatment than any floor would get in a life time, so a steam mop would be great because it leaves very little water on the floor. Thanks for you info.
lol that's a great way to test it out before installing lol 😆
Hello! First your furbabies are absolutely PRECIOUS!!!
I had Engineered Hardwood Flooring installed throughout our home replacing all the carpeting. I got a steam mop soon after that mainly to use in the kitchen on the tiles. I saw on the box that you could use it on hardwoods and have a couple of friends that have hardwood and they use their steam mop with no problems at all. I called my installer just to be sure and told him the box said I could use it on hardwoods but he said does it say Engineered Hardwood. He suggested not to use it on our Engineered Wood Flooring. Just thought I would share that and I do love my steam mop! Love, love love! LOL
I have engineered wood flooring too and have the same concern. I think a steam mop on engineered wood is not a good idea as it’s vastly different from a hardwood floor.
If anyone has any tips for cleaning engineered wood floors, please share! Thanks!
@@maryamah Try using lowest steam setting while mopping quickly to avoid excess moisture on wood?
I have that mop and absolutely LOVE IT! I will never go back to traditional mop & buckets or the stupid swiffer wet jet ever again. Highly, HIGHLY recommended
😍 They’re so addicting right!?
Oak Abode They really are! Steam mop plus a couple drops lemon essential oil? Whew! Heaven 🥰
@@DeadlyMynxx83 I'm not familiar with essential oils. Any specific store or brand? I do admit I miss the lemony scent of floor cleaner haha
Monika M the dirt gets picked up & absorbed into the cleaning pad. You can then wash the cleaning pad in a machine like you do your normal laundry. When you first buy this steam mop, it comes with 2 pads. They do eventually need to be replaced. The brand sells replacement pads or you can find bigger multipacks of generic brands on Amazon that are exactly like the original (which is what I do). I’ve never had an issue with dirt smearing on my floors using this steamer. Hope that helps!
Pamela Corston I’m not particular with brands but I make sure that what I buy says it’s 100% pure or natural essential oil and therapeutic/aromatherapy grade. I’ve found those to be the best and most true lemon scented. I use these same oils in my diffusers. I’m ok with using “cheap” essential oils, like the ones from Walmart or Amazon, as long as they’re pure and undiluted. Other people swear by cult brands like doTerra and Young Living, I personally don’t like their pushy practices or inflated prices.
I LOVE THIS! We have the exact same mop and I agree with how it keeps the floors cleaner for longer! I'm so OCD about my floor feeling smooth and clean because I love walking barefoot at home. I usually use the lowest setting for my hardwood floors and use the highest setting for my kitchen ceramic tiles. I'll NEVER go back to using a conventional mop or a Swiffer. So cost-effective and better for the environment. Thank you for reassuring me that I'm doing it right.
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Thank you so much for this video. I have been going back and forth trying to decide whether to purchase a steam mop or not. As you mention, there is conflicting info everywhere. Hardwood floor manufacturers say nay and Bissell says it's fine. We have engineered hardwood, tile, and luxury vinyl tile in our house and with two long-haired cats, it's difficult to keep clean. I think I'm gonna go for it. Thanks again for this video.
Thank you for your video I just got a floor steamer and I was scared to used it on my laminated wooden floors but now I can try it . Fingers crossed 🤞🤞🤞🤞
Thanks for the practical remarks! Now I feel better about using my steam mop on my floor.
I've been using my steam mop on our hardwood floors since day one (9 years ago) and they look great... no issues at all.
Are your wood floors treated? Sealed?
Same question. My floor is not well treated and sealed, so I worry
I have done this before carpets and rugs stuck to the floor I also recommend a hetty or bush hoover
We also have super old floors but they are NOT this nice and they’re painted. I’m soooooo jealous!
We have the same steam mop. We use distilled water exclusively and make sure to use the lightest steam setting. We are in San Diego, our entire house is covered in Lauzon Ambiance glue down hardwood floor. We were told to never use a steam mop on our floor by the company who installed it but we steam mop it anyway and we haven’t had a problem in over a year.
I do feel like I use more Bona solution saturating the floor than what this uses.
+1 for using distilled water. If your tap water has high amounts of lime it can clog your steam mop over time (as it did to my first mop -- it got clogged enough that all attempts to clean it were unsuccessful, and I had to buy a new one). Distilled water eliminates that risk. I also use a little white vinegar mixed in when I clean the kitchen ceramic tiles.
On my second steam mop, first one shark, second a bissel, have really liked them both. Floors feel so clean. I’ve used it tile, and on laminate at the low setting. No issues thus far. 10 yr user.
Thanks for the insight!
I’ve just been told you absolutely cannot use it on engineered hardwood since it would cause separation of the layers of wood. I wish I could use this. It looks so good.
How can you find out what type of wood floor you have? I just bought a steam mop, but now I'm worried seeing these comments. I have no idea what type of hardwood floor I have.
@@microbios8586 If you are on a slab, chances are you have engineered hardwood. I do. I was told by the installers to use Bona, so I did, but I was wondering if there was a better way.
Love this! I've been trying to be ecofriendly and this might be it. I used to work with the swifter stuff but with the washable pads.
Have been using that same mop on my hardwood floors for three years now with no problems whatsoever. I use it on full steam too.
Love this ❤️
ditto. Never had a problem.
There are pine and hardwood floors in houses that are 200 years old that are still functioning as a floor. As long as they’re solid hardwood, I think they’re fine. I have used a steam mop on my floors for 5 years. No problems.
I have 2 dogs 5 cats and clean my wooden floors frequently with my steam mop ive had no issues and my steam mop even helped get splashing of paint of my wooden floors as the steam softened the paint and i used my finger nail to take the spot of paint of
Nail polish remover is also amazing on dried paint to lift it up 😊
@@clara_ceri ooooh. Thanks for the tip!
@@clara_ceri Careful....as any acetone will eat finish. Trust me on this one. Been there done that.
Thank you, I also have hardwood floors and was worried about eventual water damage. I will buy one very soon!
How is it going? Did it ruin your floors?
@@Destiny44 not at all you can selectcbetween 3 levels of steam. I leave it on the lowest
It does take wax off though. I use steam mops before I wax, and then just a damp mop with water vinegar a dash of dawn and tea tree oil for in between touch ups.
That’s what I’m noticing on my hardwood floors, looks like strips and spots everywhere. So the essential oil doesn’t take the vanish off ?
Steam mops are not for waxed or unfinished wood floors. Wax melts with heat, and unfinished wood draws in moisture.
We have hardwood floor. Not only do I use a steam mop, I also add a few drops of Murphy Oil makes my floor shines and smells good. Been doing this about 20 years. No problems.
How do you use the Murphy’s? Do you put it in the steam mop water reservoir? Just a few drops?
I had hickory engineered wood floors installed when I moved in nearly six (!!!) years ago. Because I live in the desert, I have used a steam cleaner on my floors on the regular. When you’re looking at 6 to 10% humidity in the summer, keeping those floors from becoming too thirsty is a must. I’ve had zero problems with my floors, and I recommend using a steam mop if you live in a dry area. I am currently shopping for a new steamer, And this one comes up as a number one choice on the regular. Good review.
Can you tell us what steam mop you're using that's the same one as in the video? I haven't been able to figure out the make and model used in the video. Thanks!
I have the same type of flooring only I live in the PNW meaning floors may get steam cleaned every other month while my laminate in kitchen gets cleaned weekly with light steam cleaning.
Your fine !! Steam mopping hardwood floors is the way to go in my opinion. I actually just got the o-cedar spin mop & I love it. I noticed it makes the mop very wet as opposed to a steam mop. If anything a regular mop would make the floors buckle over time not a steam mop! New subbie !!
You're not supposed to use a soaking wet mop on hardwood, but rather a damp one.
I use my steam cleaner on my hardwood floor all the time I've been using for over 20 yes and my are fine
I know this video is a little old but thank you for making it. My shark steam mop said it was good for hardwood so I thought it would be okay to use but all those articles online saying don't use it scared me. I have engineered hardwood and I feel better about using it now after your video. Thanks! Xx
Thank you for such a great video. I was going to get rid of my steam mop which I have not used in a long time because I was afraid to ruin my hardwood floors. Now I have a new puppy and need to keep the floors super clean because of occasional accidents on the floor by the puppy. I will be using my steam mop now because of your video. I hate lugging a bucket of water and all the mess that goes along with mopping from a bucket of water. Many thanks for your informative video!
We have Brazilian Cherry solid wood floors, and I have been using a steam mop for years on them. To date, it has not caused any damage, and nothing cleans them better.
Thank you for your video! I was on the fence about buying a steam mop and this makes me feel better about moving forward
Thanks! Good video, sealed the deal for me. I was on the fence about using a steam mop on our hardwood, but now I’m getting one!
We've used a steam mop on our laminate floors quite a few times with good result. They are hardly the good quality stuff either, they cost us like $1.25 per square foot 15 years ago when we were broke, in our mid-20s, and first building our home.
Only issue we had was user error when we bit off too much at one time moving the furniture around and left it sitting on the pad too long on the laminate. Now we have a spot by the back door that's much shinier than the rest of the house lol.
Just motivation to finally replace it with better quality stuff after all these years really.
Great to hear, thanks for the insight! We have yet to see any issues on our hardly-good-quality laminate, either.
Russell Borrego I’ve had something similar happen to me but the spot finally went away .... it took a year and a half or so, but it went away 😆
@@CLAWZGALAW, awesome. Ours definitely got more dull as time passed. Maybe we'll have the same results as you! Lol
Nice video! I will definitely be trying my steam mop on my hardwood floors after watching this. I had previously been using the Bona system and I just don't love it, it's not easy to use, and I always feel like it left a film on my floors. My hardwood floors have seen better days so even if it did wear them out a little faster I feel like it would be worth it.
I hate the film residue SO much too. I hope it works out for you!
@@OakAbode I also hate the film residue and it seems to splatter on the walls no matter how careful I am. My installer said not to use the steam mop just like you were told. I'm going to start using my Bissell (which I got for the tile flooring) on the hardwoods on low.
I’m loving my steam mob, my tile floors have never been so clean!
I have one as well. I use it inn vinyl and hardwood flooring. I have experienced no issues either.
Awesome! Thank you for sharing your experience!
I’ve had that exact same steam mop for over 5 years now and I’ve used it once in a blue on the hardwood floors is both of my houses but I was always super cautious and suuuuper anxious as I would use it. You don’t even know how much this video put me at ease!!! Will definitely be breaking out this steam mop tomorrow as my floors are in SERIOUS need of a steam mopping! 😆
So glad to hear it! Of course, we can only speak to our experience, but after seeing that Bissell says it's safe for hardwood floors, it put our minds at ease too!
Ty I have been wanting a steam mop.now I'm excited...I have always moped my hardwood floors but it is a chore !!
I would say that with out a doubt a badly done wood floor could be greatly effected by small amounts of water or steam. It has to do with how the wood floor is installed. If you have a floating wood floor then that is the worst case scenario. This allows for the water/steam to get under the wood. This causes warping and do to how badly the floating floors retain the wood they can move easily with out resistance. Really the only right way to install wood floors is with tons of urithane. It acts like a moisture barrier and retaines the wood super well. It is a pain to remove but it makes a wood floor much stiffer. You can easily tell the quality of installation of a wood floor by how hard it feels or stiff it is. If it give or does not feel like it has a solid backing then it was most likely done badly.
I also use the steam mop on my previous laminate and now engineered hard wood with no problem whatsoever .
thanks for sharing!
so satisfying to watch
Great video. I have had the same concern of using floor steam cleaner on my hardwood floors.
Q: When you lifted up the area rugs for extra cleaning, did you noticed any difference in the wood?
Great Q! There are certainly fewer nail scratches from the dogs underneath the rugs, but that's the only difference. Poly and color is exactly the same. -12/8/2020
I use the Shark steam mop and I love it on my laminate floors! I think my floors actually stay cleaner longer
I have one, too, but was scared to try on laminate. Have you noticed any issues?
@@gimmelmom I’ve been using it for about a year and no issues so far
Wow. I was searching because my daughter was mis-sold vinyl flooring for her home for the kitchen/diner & hallway. She went in saying she wanted flooring she could use a steam cleaner on, they even had an ad on their counter for steam cleaners. They sold her a quality vinyl to do just that. When the fitters (another separate company) finished she said about getting her new steam cleaner now they were horrified, stating you can't use it on vinyl not only because it would warp but it would lift the glue & discolour the flooring. Having further checked they were right she couldn't. Despite her reassurances from the company that sold her it because she bought their higher brand & telling them this is what she wanted to use on it, they were adamant even when visiting her home later to measure up. I will put an update on what happened due to being mis-sold. The cost was into the thousands.
I have that same steamer and I love it! We recently moved into a home with hardwood and I've been so bummed that I couldn't use it anymore. No other cleaning method makes floors feel as clean. Maybe I'll try it though after reading some reviews as well. Thanks for the video!
Hey, love this video as I just bought a steam mop and now worried about my floors. Do you think there would be any difference that my floors are vinyl floors instead of hardwood? I bought a Karcher steam mop.
This was an eye-opener for me. Can’t wait to use my steam mop on my hardwood!
Thank you for this helpful video! Indeed, beautiful house and great floor! Wondering if steam mop can be used on waxed hardwood floor as well?
That's it! I'm now going to use my steam mop on my engineered hardwood floors!
Me too lol
My laminate is water resistant and a steam mop is awesome for cleaning this type of flooring....great vid! Thanks for sharing
What vacuum are you using and would you recommend it for hard floors? Thank you
Very nice! I just ordered one! TYTY! ❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️
Just got a DeLozio steam cleaner for our new hardwood floors as I wanted to use no chemicals on the floors, tile, etc. It works great and the floors stay so clean and no chemical residue.
I've been doing the same for a couple years and then do a layer of Bona Floor Polish. It's the best ....
Bona does not clean the floors. Period. It also builds up even though you use the cleaner, not polisher. I had a person cleaning my laminate wood floors with Bona and the buildup was horrendous. Every footprint showed and they got dirtier much faster.
Love your hardwood floors. My condo has cheap laminate which I do clean with a steam mop.
However, it is a two person job because someone has do dry the dam thing. Otherwise
the water marks are permanent.
Needless to say, I just bought a floor polisher and have ordered Lamb Wool pads. Hoping
that this will keep the dirty build up down, so I don't spend too much time on my knees.
I thank You very much❤️
I'm doing research tonight and you are the first video that I've seen Tonite that is not trying to sell/push a brand. Most have been diluted or freshmen info. Thanks for the nonmyth info✌️✌️👍👍👌☺️👋
I’m a housekeeper and mopping is my least favorite thing to do. I found myself mopping over and over the same areas because they didn’t look/feel clean. I came across the Bissell CrossWave. Wow... game changer. It vacuums and scrubs the floor at the same time with a soft microfiber brush roll. No more pushing around dirty mops. It sprays clean water out while suctioning the dirty water into a separate tank. My clients always tell me how beautiful the floors look and feel. No more residue. Its safe for hardwoods too 👍🏼😁
I wanted that but out of my price range
Been using steam mop on laminate, carpet and vinyl for years with no issue, I do know that if laminate isn't installed properly, any dampness can cause boards to bevel and pop up.
I love my bissell steam mop! FYI! That plastic ring the stand the mop in… you can use that to go over your carpets and give them a refresh, great for pet dander!
We are in the market. Our new house downstairs i tile. My wife is tired of looking at dirty sock (really Dirty). Vacuuming with our awesome Dyson is not enough. Traditional mopping is taxing, and requires several bucket dumps to get a good clean. I like that you showed the dirty mop. I saw you mentioned that cleaning is easier now. Question, when you first started using your steam mop, how many times you had to rinse the mop cloth during the cleaning, or did your order multiple cloths, and how many times did you or do you go over the floor in one cleaning?
Great question! I ordered multiple off Amazon, and we just wash them after we use them. It usually takes me 2-3 to clean a roughly 1600 sq ft house.
You have to change the mop head when it is dirty. Otherwise you're pushing dirt all over your floor! I will go over again with a new cloth to make sure the floor is clean.
I love my Bissel Crosswave floor cleaner. It leaves very little water on the floor and is easy to clean.
I have been using steam mop on our oak floors for years and no issues.. I use distilled water and they turn out awesome. This video is was reassuring for me as I heard never to use steam on your hardwood floors! All I will ever use is my steam mop. Thanks
I just moved to a new-to-me house which is 80% good quality laminate. Thanks for a great video. I'm going to haul out my older steam mop and use it. Great option if you have different levels of steam to choose from. Mine doesn't but I have birds so cannot use cleaners anywhere near them. When I used a regular mop in my previous house, I used a cleaner (away from the birds) in very hot water. If I don't hover on laminate as mentioned in this video, it should be ideal. BTW, once I installed almost-white tile in a kitchen. Showed everything. What was I thinking? Lol
Great video! How do you restore shine to your floors?
As long as your floors are sealed you should be fine! The type of wood that’s used for back decks etc are the only things you shouldn’t use it on!
Such a beautiful home
I have tile, engineered wood and vinyl. I started first using the Hoover hard floor cleaner. No more mopping with dirty water. I liked how clean my floors were. It finally broke and I tried the Bissell, same as you have. It also worked well for me until it fell over and broke. I just got the Bissell Pet Pro, which comes with all kinds of attachments. Smaller reservoir, I'm not pleased but it still does a great job cleaning. I do prefer using my own cleaning solution. I learned NOT to use any bleach solution on my hardwood floors! I use Murphy's Soap for my hardwood. I spray the floor then steam mop. I have an old kitty (20) that sometimes has accidents. I do let the steam mop stay in place for several seconds to kill all the bacteria so there is no odor. I've not had any problems with any of the surfaces on my floors except for that one time I used a light bleach solution on wood.
I bought cheaper mop heads because the Bissell ones are like $10 vs $2 each. If I run out of those, face towels work just as well. Europe has used steam cleaning for decades that I know of. They can't use the chemicals we do because of the pollution. Steam cleaning is very safe and as you mentioned, leaves no residue that attracts dirt. Everything stays clean longer and for those sensitive to chemicals, good way to keep your house clean. Thanks for the video!
I use a steam mop too on my hardwood also I use Murphy’s oil soap which brings a beautiful sheen to the floor
If you don't mind me asking may you explain how you use it with the Murphy's oil soap please and thank you
We also have a 100 year old house with beautiful original hardwood floors. We have refinished the kitchen floors and bedroom floors only so far,. The rest of the hardwoods in the house need to be refinished, but they do have some sealant still on. I use the steam mop on both the newly refinished , and old finished floors. We have lived in the house for going on 4 years and I have not seen any ill effects from using the steam mop. I have to say, there is a reason these 100 year old houses have been able to stand so long, and the original floors are still wonderful. Maybe newer wood wouldn't be as resilient as these? I have used the highest steam setting when cleaning the floors by the doggie door where they bring in mud-- no ill effects. I feel like the steam dries faster than regular water, and I do not like the sticky residue left from other "Swiffer" products. Folks need to chill out, no need to threaten anybody. These are FLOORS. Floors. People!! Not even your floors--- someone else's floors.
Right!? Thanks so much for sharing your experience - I think you have a LOT of good points. ☝️
Fantastic to know. Thanks a lot! 👍🙏
I clean houses and use steam mops on hardwood and have never had a problem.
Have to make sure they're properly sealed so water doesn't get to the wood.
I'm glad I tossed the wet mop, It's difficult to pick up my stools and move them to another room like you did. It's so much simpler to just scoot them aside, steam the area, and scoot them back.
Thank you for posting this! We have new engineered hardwoods, and porcelain tile from the previous owner of the house we recently purchased. I am struggling to find real, unbiased info on how to clean both flooring types. The info available is contradictory and confusing. Thanks again.
I’ve used my steam mop on my laminate for ten Years with no problems
What is the manufacture of your wood laminate? I was using my bissel on my laminate until the manufacture told me it would voi the warranty
xochilt jimenez I’ve used it on ours for over 3 years. We have a home depot brand. Actually, I left scraps outside in my burn pile for 3 months and when I went to burn it all the scrap laminate pieces still looked brand new. Outside for 3 months of sun, heat, and rain and no damage. I doubt steam mopping will hurt your flooring unless you just let it sit on there for hours.
What a beautiful floor 😍👌
I used to watch Truman Steemers here on YT and he said the worse thing you could use on your flooring is those spray and mop type of things. He was always going in and stripping all that wax off of hardwoods caused by those products. He is in one of the hotter southern states and said you could tell in summer bc the wax in those products would get gummy on the floors causing you to stick or leaving dents/marks in the wax making it look like the floors were damaged when it was really just that thick layer of chemical junk!
I will say, we have linoleum and I find a steam mop even if its on the safety pad thing to protect the floor, can cause it to bubble up and wrinkle. Our floors are wrecked anyway thanks to years of kids and dogs, so its not a huge issue for us, but if I was using it on new flooring, I would not use it on linoleum or vinyl because of this, but would use it on wood and wood lamanint.
Yuck-o! Now that we got rid of the chemicals, they really gross me out. This is great info, thanks for sharing! Bummer about the linoleum, that does make a lot of sense. But it really is all about that practical/longevity balance, isn’t it!
Spray mops are ideal, just use it with a PH natural wood cleaner. There is a difference between that and using a spray solution that contains some wax.
Love my steam mop! Use it almost daily on hardwood floors due to the dirt and salt brought in from the snow. Make sure I sweep, vacuum and then steam mop. Like the fact we aren't using chemicals. I see no damage to my hardwood floors. On Angela Brown (cleaning expert) YT channel she interviewed an expert on how to clean hardwood floors. I follow his guidelines.
Your dogs are the cutest ❤️🙏🏼
This video made me buy a steam vacuum! But what brand of vacuum was that in the beginning of the video? I would love to get one like it.
Great vid, Thanks for sharing. Thanks for keeping it Very Practical
I have a potentially stupid question: Do you also change the cloth during cleaning the whole house? Usually, I'd wring out the cloth several times during cleaning, often whilst cleaning the same room. Is that not necessary with a steam cleaner?
I change out my cloth pad multiple times during the cleaning. I have extras.. by the time I'm done, I've used about 3 or 4 pads and wash them all at the same time in the washing machine when I'm done cleaning.
Thx sooo much for this; it has put me at ease to start using my new steam mop on my newly installed hardwood floors. Appreciate it!
Used a steam mop for many years on wood floors. I move fairly fast.... the Bissell mop/vacuum Pet failed quickly, but it also left a lot of water on the floors so I had to dry them.
Thank you so much for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for sharing! I just got the “courage” to ask an adultier adult how she cleans her hardwood floors and her answer was, of course, steam mop! I have never seen one used, so this was very helpful, especially to see how fast you go in the real-time clips. I can’t wait to get one! Hoping this will be goodbye to our swiffer!
Have used it on hardwood but I always would re oil after ..
I have the same steam mop! Bought it for 4 bucks at a thrift store. I haven’t used a real mop since, I do have a wet and dry bissel I use once a week.