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Floor steam mop on walls?

7 years ago

I use my steam mop on my floors and love it. Just wondering if anyone has used a floor steam mop on tile walls or in a bathtub.

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graywings123

7 years ago

I am interested to see what others say. It seems to me it would be awkward to use a steam mop on a wall, and since you would be lifting the water tank, it might be heavy and may not work. The rounded edges of the tub could be a problem.

I have used my canister type steam cleaner on the grout in the bathroom. I like steaming, but for the tub and tile walls, I use regular bathroom cleaning products.

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debrak_2008
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7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
I agree it might be awkward. I seem to remember a few years ago there was a product that was a hand held steamer but it had the same type of pad surface as the floor mop. I searched but can't seem to find anything like it.
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rrah
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I use it on the front of my washer and dryer. Here is a niche market, Shark Company, make us an attachment that is less awkward to use.
debrak_2008
Original Author
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I see that shark has a floor map with a hand held attachment like what I'm looking for. I don't need another floor mop and wish I could just be the hand held part.
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grainlady_ks
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I have a small, hand-held, steam cleaner I use for flat surfaces of all kinds, especially hard-to-get-to areas of the bathroom (it was a Christmas gift). It has a shoulder strap to carry it around, and different tools you can attach to the nozzle.

I think my most versatile style of steam cleaner is my Shark canister (which was the first one we purchased more than a decade ago), but it works best for us if two people are handling it. One person guiding the tank and the other person on the "work" end. It also has a number of tools you can use with it.

I also have a Shark stick mop because it's the Q & E one to use for floors, or other large flat surfaces, because it heats the water instantly and is light-weight (did I mention dropping canned blueberries in the kitchen recently?).

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I also suggest you always use distilled water in your steam cleaner/s and they will last you a long time.

-Grainlady
debrak_2008
Original Author
7 years ago
Grainlady, What kind is your hand held model with the shoulder strap? I had a hand held once (gift) that just shot out a stream of steam. No useful attachments as for as I was concerned. It was really heavy and there was no strap. The steam tended to sputter coming out and I was always afraid I was going to be burned. Threw that out.
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grainlady_ks
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
debrak_2008-

It's a GE Hand Held Steam Cleaner - model 169047 with:

-steam diffuser plus cloth cover

-concentrator nozzle

-window squeegee (wonderful when used with the flexible hose)

-small detail brush

-angle adapter

-flexible hose

According to the user's manual: Used to clean upholstery, sealed grout, bathroom, kitchen tile, stovetops. Cleaning hard-to-reach areas. Ideal for windows, mirrors, glass doors. Great for dry fabrics and window coverings. Do NOT used on unsealed wood as it will cause the wood-grain to rise.
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debrak_2008
Original Author
7 years ago
Looks like they don't make it anymore.
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lovemrmewey
7 years ago
GrainLady, how does your steamer clean fabric? Just steam cleans, the pad, or ? I'm puzzled if the steam actually does the cleaning, dust removal? I have a Shark and have been reluctant to use on mattresses, fabric, etc as I don't quite understand how it cleans them.

I cannot tell you how I look forward to and value all of your words of wisdom!
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