The advantages of using a steam mop to clean you floors are many. Steam cleaning with a good steam mop allows you to penetrate deep into the surface of your floor without using chemicals. The heat from a steam mop will loosen the grime built into your hard surface floor and will allow the cloth to quickly wipe it away. Steam cleaning your floors is extremely beneficial to the environment as no chemicals need to be used, thus not leaving any residue behind on your floor.
The heat will kill viruses, bacteria and other nasty germs that are tracked in from outdoors. Steam cleaners can clean sealed hardwood, linoleum, ceramic, tile, marble, pergo and many other types of floors. It is recommended by many steam mop manufacturers to check with your floor manufacturer before use and on unsealed floors to use with caution. Moving a steam mop in a back and forth motion is recommended verse allowing the steam to release full force in one location without movement. Many steam cleaner mops come with a carpet tool attachment to allow for quick steaming of carpets to sanitize.
There are also a few steam cleaners that allow for the handle to be detached so you can use it like a handheld tool to steam mattresses, counters, furniture and other area's in your home. Below is a list of several steam cleaners and the key features each has. Important is heating time (as you won't want to wait long), weight and length of cord. If cord is small you can always use a good extension cord for more length and less aggravation using. Now put away the back breaking bucket & mop and start enjoying the benefits to one of the many steam cleaners listed below!
Oreck Steam-It Average Price 9:
Oreck Steam-It
8.1 Pounds
1 Year Warranty
16 Ft. Cord
50-60 PSI
Heats 30 Seconds
Holds 1 Liter of Water
Includes 2 Washable Microfiber towels, 2 Bonnets & 6 Attachments
H2O STEAM MOP Average Price .99:
2 Microfiber Cloth Pads
Measuring Cup
Carpet Glider
User Manual
360 Degree Pivoting Head To Get In Corners
Ready to Use Fast
Easy To Refill Water Tank
Dries Fast
Kill Germs & Bacteria
Lightweight & Ergonomic Design
Shark S3101 Steam Cleaner Floor Mop Average Price .50:
1 Year Warranty
20 foot power cord.
2 MICRO FIBRE PADS INCLUDED
LIGHTWEIGHT.Weighs only 3 pounds.
DEEP CLEANING.Super-heated
HASSLE-FREE.Washable micro-fiber
STEAM ON DEMAND
Eureka Envirosteamer 313A Lightweight Steam Mop Average Price .99
Eureka Envirosteamer 313A
6.5 Amps
25 Ft. Cord
12.5" Cleaning Path
5.4 Pounds
Bissell 1867-7 Steam Mop Average Price :
Steam Mop Steam On Demand Ready in 30 Seconds
Washable Microfiber Mop Pads
360 Swivel Head
Slim Lightweight Design
Quick Release 18 Ft. Power Cord
100% Chemical Free
Weight: 6.8 lbs
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
11 inch Cleaning Path
Cleans and Dries Floor
Microfiber Mops Washable 2
Monster EZ1 Floor Steam Cleaner Average Price 9:
Ready to Clean in 3 Minutes
4 Levels of Steam
Weight: 6 lbs
1000 Watt Boiler
500ml Water Capacity
Front Steam Jets
25 Foot Cord
260 Max Steam Temp
12 Inch Cleaning Path
Double Steam Distribution System
Trigger Controlled System
One Year Manufacturer Warranty
Accessories Included: Replaceable Microfiber Cloths & Carpet Sledge Attachment
Reliable Steamboy T1 Steam Floor Mop Average Price 0:
Reliable Steamboy Steam Floor Mop
1500w Heating Element
Immediate Steam No Waiting
180 Degree Swivel Head
11 Inch Cleaning Path
Ergonomic Handle
Lightweight 8 Pounds
16 Foot Cord
2 Washable Cloth Pads
1 Water Filter
1 Carpet Glide
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Haan FS-20+ Steam Floor Mop & Deluxe Carpet Kit Average Price :
Chemical free
Ready to use in less than 3 minutes
Color Signal Indicator lets you know when it is ready for use
Convenient lights indicate when power is on and when water tank needs to be refilled
Ergonomically designed to reduce hand and wrist stress
Telescopic handle adjusts for height and easy storage
Less than 4 pounds with a full tank of water
Durable construction to ensure years of use
Safe and effective on virtually all bare floor surfaces
Patented technology uses high temperature steam at over 212°F
15 powerful steam jets
Patented, super absorbent multi-layer microfiber
High quality microfiber pads are reusable and machine washable
Deluxe Sanitizing
Tray Option