I was nervous yes, but once it was installed and the grout was all cleaned from the cracks and crannies (cause that was pretty ugly) then sealed several times I was fine. Right or wrong, here's what we do to keep it maintained: 1. We only use liquid soap. 2. We wipe down the black frames around our design & niche because they spot. 3. We wipe off the chrome & glass & I keep on of those white towels handy to use for all of that. When the sun shines through the window into the shower, I can see where there are some water marks on a couple of the stones which can't really be helped. We'll need to get that off the stone before resealing and I need to find out what to use to do it, but all in all, it's holding up really well. Now which tile did you end up installing and where's the pics of your finished bathroom? Did I miss the thread you posted them in because I've been watching for them and don't recall seeing them. :c)

I've had my mop since Fall '07 and liked it a lot. Last week it stopped producing steam, even though the power was still on. I called and a man told me to refill it 2-3 times slowly and pump the mop, what kind of water was I using, was the pad wet or dry? The trick didn't work. When I called back today another man said I'd have to ship it in for repair, $17+ and $10 for shipping. Or I could have a new mop for $39.95 plus shipping. I told him I haven't even had this 2 years, why would I trust them to fix it or buy a new one? He had no other solutions for me. I paid $100 for a freakin mop, I'm not about to pay more for shipping/repair/replacement!

I have used a shark mop in an older apartment with not so nice hardwood floors. I also tend to add a capful of pinesol into the shark cleaner. The floor weren't disastrous, but I wouldn't call them great shape either. Additionally I have used various products that most people would be shocked. And I have used a large amount of water on them. When things were starting to look dull I would use a quick shine on them. Despite the fact that I was doing it "all wrong" my landlord was always happy with the way my floors looked. All this being said, I also have 5 cats and I would rather have to redo my floors more often if the trade off is knowing I have a clean floor. (I am getting ready to redo the floors on a house that I am buying) and will at the very least use a steam mop on my floors then too. DISCLAIMER: just because I said this is the way I do it does not mean it won't have an effect. Let me add that I cleaned my brothers house with a steam mop as well that he had redone with no I'll effects.

Here's what my book says. Hand Held Steam Cleaner utilizes pressurized steam to remove tough grease,dirt and grime. Steam is natureÂs purest and most powerful cleaner for safely cleaning all hard surfaces in your home without harsh chemicals, thus being perfectly ecological. The appliance has various attachments so that it can be used for many purposes such as: 1.Clean upholstery, sealed grout, bathroom/kitchen tile, stove tops. 2.Easy to clean difficult to reach areas with the angle concentrator/brush adapter such as faucets, etc. 3.Ideal for windows, mirrors, glass doors, etc. 4.Clean fabrics, window coverings, pillows, bedding etc. 5.Clean hard surface areas such as counters, sinks, shower door tracks, etc.