Best method to “deep clean” hardwood floors?

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Anonymous wrote:Dr. Bronner's Soap 1 Tbsp into a gallon of warm water. Microfiber mop. I use a very simple apparatus, see below, that wets and squeezes the water. I empty and refresh water between rooms. Then, I hand steam, see below, about every other week or if it's a very dirty floor. After, sometimes, I use Bona on a microfiber pad to polish. They have a cleaner and a polish. Use polish.
Believe it or not, the whole process takes maybe 15 minutes. Seriously.

Tip- that cheap steamer is a powerhouse for lots of things. Love it.

oshang Flat Floor Mop and Bucket Set OG3, Hands Free Home Floor Cleaning System, 60" Long Stainless-Steel Handle, 2 Washable & Reusable Microfiber Mop Heads, Perfect Home Wall Window Kitchen Cleaner https://a.co/d/40M47pT

BISSELL Power Steamer Heavy Duty 3-in-1 Steam Mop and Handheld Steamer for Indoor and Outdoor Use: Garage, Workshop, Auto, Boat, Recreational Vehicles; Windows, Outdoor Furniture and Decks; 2685A https://a.co/d/6X20M8X

Bona Hardwood Floor Polish - HG, 32oz (Pack of 2) https://a.co/d/296TepZ

The steam mop is totally unnecessary and can damage your floor. Just use a regular mop.

No, it really cleans and has been quite safe for this floor. Used it for years. Mops only get surface dirt. And you're using dirty water.

The steamer has a bazillion uses. I use it for everything.

It’s all “surface” dirt. The floor is a surface. The steam is just hot water.

Really hot water. It tends to dissolve just about anything. I can't believe steam would have any impact on modern aluminum oxide floor finishes. Polyurethane, maybe.

I’ve never seen steam do anything hot water and a rag can’t do. I think it’s just a gimmick.

I am not crawling around on the floor on my hands and knees with a rag.

PP isn’t either. She is paying someone to do it.

No I mean I do it, but I use a rag on a stick. A mop.

Then use the word mop, instead of rag on a stick. Freaking millennials.

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Anonymous wrote:Dr. Bronner's Soap 1 Tbsp into a gallon of warm water. Microfiber mop. I use a very simple apparatus, see below, that wets and squeezes the water. I empty and refresh water between rooms. Then, I hand steam, see below, about every other week or if it's a very dirty floor. After, sometimes, I use Bona on a microfiber pad to polish. They have a cleaner and a polish. Use polish.
Believe it or not, the whole process takes maybe 15 minutes. Seriously.

Tip- that cheap steamer is a powerhouse for lots of things. Love it.

oshang Flat Floor Mop and Bucket Set OG3, Hands Free Home Floor Cleaning System, 60" Long Stainless-Steel Handle, 2 Washable & Reusable Microfiber Mop Heads, Perfect Home Wall Window Kitchen Cleaner https://a.co/d/40M47pT

BISSELL Power Steamer Heavy Duty 3-in-1 Steam Mop and Handheld Steamer for Indoor and Outdoor Use: Garage, Workshop, Auto, Boat, Recreational Vehicles; Windows, Outdoor Furniture and Decks; 2685A https://a.co/d/6X20M8X

Bona Hardwood Floor Polish - HG, 32oz (Pack of 2) https://a.co/d/296TepZ

The steam mop is totally unnecessary and can damage your floor. Just use a regular mop.

No, it really cleans and has been quite safe for this floor. Used it for years. Mops only get surface dirt. And you're using dirty water.

The steamer has a bazillion uses. I use it for everything.

It’s all “surface” dirt. The floor is a surface. The steam is just hot water.

Really hot water. It tends to dissolve just about anything. I can't believe steam would have any impact on modern aluminum oxide floor finishes. Polyurethane, maybe.

I’ve never seen steam do anything hot water and a rag can’t do. I think it’s just a gimmick.

I am not crawling around on the floor on my hands and knees with a rag.

PP isn’t either. She is paying someone to do it.

No I mean I do it, but I use a rag on a stick. A mop.

Then use the word mop, instead of rag on a stick. Freaking millennials.

No, no you didn’t understand.

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Do not use steam on your hardwood floors. It can ruin them over time: https://www.consumerreports.org/steam-mops/why-you-shouldnt-use-steam-mop-on-wood-floors-a4257122605/

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Anonymous wrote:Dr. Bronner's Soap 1 Tbsp into a gallon of warm water. Microfiber mop. I use a very simple apparatus, see below, that wets and squeezes the water. I empty and refresh water between rooms. Then, I hand steam, see below, about every other week or if it's a very dirty floor. After, sometimes, I use Bona on a microfiber pad to polish. They have a cleaner and a polish. Use polish.
Believe it or not, the whole process takes maybe 15 minutes. Seriously.

Tip- that cheap steamer is a powerhouse for lots of things. Love it.

oshang Flat Floor Mop and Bucket Set OG3, Hands Free Home Floor Cleaning System, 60" Long Stainless-Steel Handle, 2 Washable & Reusable Microfiber Mop Heads, Perfect Home Wall Window Kitchen Cleaner https://a.co/d/40M47pT

BISSELL Power Steamer Heavy Duty 3-in-1 Steam Mop and Handheld Steamer for Indoor and Outdoor Use: Garage, Workshop, Auto, Boat, Recreational Vehicles; Windows, Outdoor Furniture and Decks; 2685A https://a.co/d/6X20M8X

Bona Hardwood Floor Polish - HG, 32oz (Pack of 2) https://a.co/d/296TepZ

The steam mop is totally unnecessary and can damage your floor. Just use a regular mop.

No, it really cleans and has been quite safe for this floor. Used it for years. Mops only get surface dirt. And you're using dirty water.

The steamer has a bazillion uses. I use it for everything.

It’s all “surface” dirt. The floor is a surface. The steam is just hot water.

Really hot water. It tends to dissolve just about anything. I can't believe steam would have any impact on modern aluminum oxide floor finishes. Polyurethane, maybe.

I’ve never seen steam do anything hot water and a rag can’t do. I think it’s just a gimmick.

I am not crawling around on the floor on my hands and knees with a rag.

PP isn’t either. She is paying someone to do it.

I am poster that steams- I have never had household cleaning help.

Also,steam isn't like using hot water. Hot water cools as soon as it hits your bucket. Steam maintains temp- kills bacteria, germs, loosens ground in dirt. It's been a game chsnger for me. I use it on furniture as well.

are you using distilled water?

Yes

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Anonymous wrote:Do not use steam on your hardwood floors. It can ruin them over time: https://www.consumerreports.org/steam-mops/why-you-shouldnt-use-steam-mop-on-wood-floors-a4257122605/

DP. I'm a huge fan of Consumer Reports (I'm a long time subscriber). I don't think it's a well done article. The CR test engineer basically says 'be careful' when you use them. The manager of marketing and merchandising at Lumber Liquidators says don't use them. Yet, CR went ahead and tested a bunch of steam mops and rates/recommends them. If steam maps were so bad, why would CR recommend them?

I'm wondering if the Lumber Liquidators person is thinking of steam machines like I've seen on TikTok that people use on grout/bathrooms/kitchens. I could see problems if there's a direct spray of steam but I've used a steam mop for years and the pad prevents that spray. It also isn't hot enough to penetrate/melt the finish. Sure, there may be cracks/scratches in the finish steam could get into but it's not like you're hovering over a spot.

I grew up with hardwood floors in a big old farmhouse. I LOVE my steam mop and have been using it for over 20 years. I wish I'd had one back in the day. I got one for my mom and she, too, loves it. The key is to frequently change the mop head and don't saturate the floors. The floors should be dry within a minute of mopping. I also don't use distilled water. I use plain old city water. My mom uses softened water (she has a well). Our big dog, even though his nails are always trimmed, has done more damage to the floors than the steam mop ever could.

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Anonymous wrote:Do not use steam on your hardwood floors. It can ruin them over time: https://www.consumerreports.org/steam-mops/why-you-shouldnt-use-steam-mop-on-wood-floors-a4257122605/

DP. I'm a huge fan of Consumer Reports (I'm a long time subscriber). I don't think it's a well done article. The CR test engineer basically says 'be careful' when you use them. The manager of marketing and merchandising at Lumber Liquidators says don't use them. Yet, CR went ahead and tested a bunch of steam mops and rates/recommends them. If steam maps were so bad, why would CR recommend them?

I'm wondering if the Lumber Liquidators person is thinking of steam machines like I've seen on TikTok that people use on grout/bathrooms/kitchens. I could see problems if there's a direct spray of steam but I've used a steam mop for years and the pad prevents that spray. It also isn't hot enough to penetrate/melt the finish. Sure, there may be cracks/scratches in the finish steam could get into but it's not like you're hovering over a spot.

I grew up with hardwood floors in a big old farmhouse. I LOVE my steam mop and have been using it for over 20 years. I wish I'd had one back in the day. I got one for my mom and she, too, loves it. The key is to frequently change the mop head and don't saturate the floors. The floors should be dry within a minute of mopping. I also don't use distilled water. I use plain old city water. My mom uses softened water (she has a well). Our big dog, even though his nails are always trimmed, has done more damage to the floors than the steam mop ever could.

I don’t think the steam mop is a big deal, I just think it’s the same as using a bucket of hot water and a spin mop.

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Bissel crosswave. I'm obsessed. After I do the cleaning pass, I make one more pass without spraying liquid. The flood is 99% dry then.

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Anonymous wrote:Do not use steam on your hardwood floors. It can ruin them over time: https://www.consumerreports.org/steam-mops/why-you-shouldnt-use-steam-mop-on-wood-floors-a4257122605/

DP. I'm a huge fan of Consumer Reports (I'm a long time subscriber). I don't think it's a well done article. The CR test engineer basically says 'be careful' when you use them. The manager of marketing and merchandising at Lumber Liquidators says don't use them. Yet, CR went ahead and tested a bunch of steam mops and rates/recommends them. If steam maps were so bad, why would CR recommend them?

I'm wondering if the Lumber Liquidators person is thinking of steam machines like I've seen on TikTok that people use on grout/bathrooms/kitchens. I could see problems if there's a direct spray of steam but I've used a steam mop for years and the pad prevents that spray. It also isn't hot enough to penetrate/melt the finish. Sure, there may be cracks/scratches in the finish steam could get into but it's not like you're hovering over a spot.

I grew up with hardwood floors in a big old farmhouse. I LOVE my steam mop and have been using it for over 20 years. I wish I'd had one back in the day. I got one for my mom and she, too, loves it. The key is to frequently change the mop head and don't saturate the floors. The floors should be dry within a minute of mopping. I also don't use distilled water. I use plain old city water. My mom uses softened water (she has a well). Our big dog, even though his nails are always trimmed, has done more damage to the floors than the steam mop ever could.

I don’t think the steam mop is a big deal, I just think it’s the same as using a bucket of hot water and a spin mop.

You have never used a steam mop. You can't get a bucket of water hotter than 120F unless you boil the water on the stove.

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Anonymous wrote:Do not use steam on your hardwood floors. It can ruin them over time: https://www.consumerreports.org/steam-mops/why-you-shouldnt-use-steam-mop-on-wood-floors-a4257122605/

DP. I'm a huge fan of Consumer Reports (I'm a long time subscriber). I don't think it's a well done article. The CR test engineer basically says 'be careful' when you use them. The manager of marketing and merchandising at Lumber Liquidators says don't use them. Yet, CR went ahead and tested a bunch of steam mops and rates/recommends them. If steam maps were so bad, why would CR recommend them?

I'm wondering if the Lumber Liquidators person is thinking of steam machines like I've seen on TikTok that people use on grout/bathrooms/kitchens. I could see problems if there's a direct spray of steam but I've used a steam mop for years and the pad prevents that spray. It also isn't hot enough to penetrate/melt the finish. Sure, there may be cracks/scratches in the finish steam could get into but it's not like you're hovering over a spot.

I grew up with hardwood floors in a big old farmhouse. I LOVE my steam mop and have been using it for over 20 years. I wish I'd had one back in the day. I got one for my mom and she, too, loves it. The key is to frequently change the mop head and don't saturate the floors. The floors should be dry within a minute of mopping. I also don't use distilled water. I use plain old city water. My mom uses softened water (she has a well). Our big dog, even though his nails are always trimmed, has done more damage to the floors than the steam mop ever could.

I don’t think the steam mop is a big deal, I just think it’s the same as using a bucket of hot water and a spin mop.

You have never used a steam mop. You can't get a bucket of water hotter than 120F unless you boil the water on the stove.

I don't get why people are comparing hot water to steam. Put out a cup of tea. It's tepid within a few minutes. So, how does anyone think a mop is still using hot water?

I've used steam on my wood floors for years. I've used steam everywhere, actually- bathrooms, furniture, outdoor furniture, grill, oven, etc. Great tool. Water in a bucket with soap, not that great.

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Anonymous wrote:Do not use steam on your hardwood floors. It can ruin them over time: https://www.consumerreports.org/steam-mops/why-you-shouldnt-use-steam-mop-on-wood-floors-a4257122605/

DP. I'm a huge fan of Consumer Reports (I'm a long time subscriber). I don't think it's a well done article. The CR test engineer basically says 'be careful' when you use them. The manager of marketing and merchandising at Lumber Liquidators says don't use them. Yet, CR went ahead and tested a bunch of steam mops and rates/recommends them. If steam maps were so bad, why would CR recommend them?

I'm wondering if the Lumber Liquidators person is thinking of steam machines like I've seen on TikTok that people use on grout/bathrooms/kitchens. I could see problems if there's a direct spray of steam but I've used a steam mop for years and the pad prevents that spray. It also isn't hot enough to penetrate/melt the finish. Sure, there may be cracks/scratches in the finish steam could get into but it's not like you're hovering over a spot.

I grew up with hardwood floors in a big old farmhouse. I LOVE my steam mop and have been using it for over 20 years. I wish I'd had one back in the day. I got one for my mom and she, too, loves it. The key is to frequently change the mop head and don't saturate the floors. The floors should be dry within a minute of mopping. I also don't use distilled water. I use plain old city water. My mom uses softened water (she has a well). Our big dog, even though his nails are always trimmed, has done more damage to the floors than the steam mop ever could.

I don’t think the steam mop is a big deal, I just think it’s the same as using a bucket of hot water and a spin mop.

You have never used a steam mop. You can't get a bucket of water hotter than 120F unless you boil the water on the stove.

I don't get why people are comparing hot water to steam. Put out a cup of tea. It's tepid within a few minutes. So, how does anyone think a mop is still using hot water?

I've used steam on my wood floors for years. I've used steam everywhere, actually- bathrooms, furniture, outdoor furniture, grill, oven, etc. Great tool. Water in a bucket with soap, not that great.

I don't think steam worked that great in my house. Whereas the bissell crosswave had a roller spinning bar and it also vacuumed at the same time. I don't want hot water on my wood floors.

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Anonymous wrote:Do not use steam on your hardwood floors. It can ruin them over time: https://www.consumerreports.org/steam-mops/why-you-shouldnt-use-steam-mop-on-wood-floors-a4257122605/

DP. I'm a huge fan of Consumer Reports (I'm a long time subscriber). I don't think it's a well done article. The CR test engineer basically says 'be careful' when you use them. The manager of marketing and merchandising at Lumber Liquidators says don't use them. Yet, CR went ahead and tested a bunch of steam mops and rates/recommends them. If steam maps were so bad, why would CR recommend them?

I'm wondering if the Lumber Liquidators person is thinking of steam machines like I've seen on TikTok that people use on grout/bathrooms/kitchens. I could see problems if there's a direct spray of steam but I've used a steam mop for years and the pad prevents that spray. It also isn't hot enough to penetrate/melt the finish. Sure, there may be cracks/scratches in the finish steam could get into but it's not like you're hovering over a spot.

I grew up with hardwood floors in a big old farmhouse. I LOVE my steam mop and have been using it for over 20 years. I wish I'd had one back in the day. I got one for my mom and she, too, loves it. The key is to frequently change the mop head and don't saturate the floors. The floors should be dry within a minute of mopping. I also don't use distilled water. I use plain old city water. My mom uses softened water (she has a well). Our big dog, even though his nails are always trimmed, has done more damage to the floors than the steam mop ever could.

I don’t think the steam mop is a big deal, I just think it’s the same as using a bucket of hot water and a spin mop.

You have never used a steam mop. You can't get a bucket of water hotter than 120F unless you boil the water on the stove.

I don't get why people are comparing hot water to steam. Put out a cup of tea. It's tepid within a few minutes. So, how does anyone think a mop is still using hot water?

I've used steam on my wood floors for years. I've used steam everywhere, actually- bathrooms, furniture, outdoor furniture, grill, oven, etc. Great tool. Water in a bucket with soap, not that great.

I don’t think the extra heat is consequential.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do not use steam on your hardwood floors. It can ruin them over time: https://www.consumerreports.org/steam-mops/why-you-shouldnt-use-steam-mop-on-wood-floors-a4257122605/

DP. I'm a huge fan of Consumer Reports (I'm a long time subscriber). I don't think it's a well done article. The CR test engineer basically says 'be careful' when you use them. The manager of marketing and merchandising at Lumber Liquidators says don't use them. Yet, CR went ahead and tested a bunch of steam mops and rates/recommends them. If steam maps were so bad, why would CR recommend them?

I'm wondering if the Lumber Liquidators person is thinking of steam machines like I've seen on TikTok that people use on grout/bathrooms/kitchens. I could see problems if there's a direct spray of steam but I've used a steam mop for years and the pad prevents that spray. It also isn't hot enough to penetrate/melt the finish. Sure, there may be cracks/scratches in the finish steam could get into but it's not like you're hovering over a spot.

I grew up with hardwood floors in a big old farmhouse. I LOVE my steam mop and have been using it for over 20 years. I wish I'd had one back in the day. I got one for my mom and she, too, loves it. The key is to frequently change the mop head and don't saturate the floors. The floors should be dry within a minute of mopping. I also don't use distilled water. I use plain old city water. My mom uses softened water (she has a well). Our big dog, even though his nails are always trimmed, has done more damage to the floors than the steam mop ever could.

I don’t think the steam mop is a big deal, I just think it’s the same as using a bucket of hot water and a spin mop.

You have never used a steam mop. You can't get a bucket of water hotter than 120F unless you boil the water on the stove.

I don't get why people are comparing hot water to steam. Put out a cup of tea. It's tepid within a few minutes. So, how does anyone think a mop is still using hot water?

I've used steam on my wood floors for years. I've used steam everywhere, actually- bathrooms, furniture, outdoor furniture, grill, oven, etc. Great tool. Water in a bucket with soap, not that great.

I don't think steam worked that great in my house. Whereas the bissell crosswave had a roller spinning bar and it also vacuumed at the same time. I don't want hot water on my wood floors.

NP here. I don’t understand how a spinning plastic bristle brush is good for your floors.

I use the spin mop plus a totally full bucket of hot water, 1/4c bleach and a tbsp of powdered tide. Works fantastic and recipe courtesy of go clean co lady on insta.

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Bona is terrible - I threw it away. I'm cleaning with a diluted general cleaner sprayed lightly to remove surface dirt. Then I use Howard's Hardwood Floor cleaner but I hand rub the floor as a standard microfiber mop does not quite get the job done.

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You guys must be slobs or have really gross floors to resort to a steam contraption machine.

I've been using a basic bona mop for years and it works fine.

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I called the sawmill that manufactured my boards.

They said Bona-only.

I vacuum first then hands and knees with microfiber cloth with bona and change water frequently.