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Old 10-09-2008, 10:23 AM
 
Location: Fruita, CO
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I just vacuum with my Dyson and then mop with water and vinegar. I have a steam mop, which works fine, but I got tired of stopping to refill with water (have to wait 5 minutes to cool down) and having to unplug and plug into another outlet because the cord is not very long. We have three kids and lots of pets, so having a good vacuum like Dyson is a must.
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Old 10-09-2008, 11:01 AM
 
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The best thing , and I love it is the bissel steam mop. If you can find an original model, mine cleans the grout too. My shark did not do that. It just cleans with steam and water, and I find it does better than a regular mop, and leaves them shiny.
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Old 07-08-2010, 03:08 PM
 
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I know this post is old maybe i should start a new one, but i just had my tile professionally cleaned and I wanted to share my awesome results. They had this tool that shot power steam on the floor and it transformed the grout and the entire floor so that it looks new again. I have used the Hoover FloorMate and had good results too, but it broke and my tile was noticeably cleaner than ever after a professional cleaning. I even decided to reseal the grout, it was so clean. They recommended it and offered to charge me for it but I bought a gallon of sealer for $90 from d's and did it myself.

You can find them if you search google "tile cleaning scottsdale" they were the 1st natural result and they have a video of their tool. I dont think that i can post links yet but ill try:
Grout & Tile Cleaning - Professional Steam Cleaning - Phoenix Area

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Old 07-08-2010, 04:03 PM
 
Location: Tucson for awhile longer
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I have ceramic tile that I HATED cleaning with sponge mop, water bucket, etc. At my house, there's no place to dispose of that filthy water except the kitchen sink. Yuck. Christmas 2008 I gifted myself with a Bissell steam mop and it proved to be the best present I've had in years.

I got mine from TV's Home Shopping Network when it was their special of the day, so I only paid $80. Target and Sears sell them for about $100. To me, it's worth every penny. I like that the steam is very hot, so you know germs are being killed without having to use chemicals.

If your floor is really dusty, the steam will gather the dust up in long strings that you have to pick up from the floor, but you can solve that by giving the floor a quick once-over with a dry dust mop before you steam. The microfiber cover that goes over the mop's steam head can be put in the washing machine. I've been using the same two that came with the mop the entire time I've owned it.

As Nikkzone said, it's still not a perfect solution because the cord is kind of a pain to deal with, but it's no different than a vacuum cleaner. My mop holds enough water for me to do one room, then I have to add more. But it uses regular tap water.

I've never used the Shark steam mop but I have a friend who is a real germophobe and she has one, so it can't be all bad. The Shark has a triangular-shaped mop pad, so that might get in corners better than my Bissell. But the Bissell head rotates completely, so it does the job.
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Old 07-08-2010, 04:21 PM
 
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You can pour nasty cleaning water in the toilet and flush it.
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Old 07-08-2010, 04:23 PM
 
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Swiffer Sweepers work great, I've heard bad things about the WetJet though.. Plus, they're 1/4 of the price of the steam mops and they have pads that both come in wet and dry forms... versatile if you ask me. Try one of those, it's a pretty low-cost and effective solution. If that doesn't work, get a steam mop, guessing you don't have enough money for iRobot Scooba...
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Old 07-08-2010, 11:24 PM
 
Location: Tucson for awhile longer
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Swiffer Sweepers work great, I've heard bad things about the WetJet though.. Plus, they're 1/4 of the price of the steam mops and they have pads that both come in wet and dry forms... versatile if you ask me. Try one of those, it's a pretty low-cost and effective solution. If that doesn't work, get a steam mop, guessing you don't have enough money for iRobot Scooba...
I used a Swiffer and a WetJet at various times. I didn't think they actually cleaned much. More like they pushed the dirt around. The pads are hard to keep on the mop head, have to be replaced constantly, and are disposable, rather than washable. The WetJet leaves chemicals on the floor -- not good if you have kids or pets. The Swiffer is fine as a dust collector, but not to clean food and grime in kitchens. Yes, they are cheaper in the short run, but not in the long run.
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Old 07-08-2010, 11:42 PM
 
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What's the best way to clean tile floors? I have a small broom vacuum that seems to get the loose dirt, dust and dog hair up what would you recommend for cleaning spills, spots, etc.? I see "steam mops" advertised. Do they do a better job than just a damp mop?
Tile floors are hard mostly the grout. I did get a steam mop from
amazon and got there credit card to save 40.00 I read reviews and did get
the eurekia. You can go to Amazon and read the plus and minus of them all.
Once a year I have the tile guy clean with his truck! The grout is the dirt
magnet! I have heard the orcek orbiter works however it is costly so I call the grout guys. the Eurekia had some great reviews on Amazon and is cheaper
than the shark.

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Old 07-10-2010, 06:54 PM
 
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I purchased one of these Eureka floor steamers about a year ago and have been very happy with it. With 3,500 sq. ft of Travertine, 2 boys, and 2 dogs, this little machine is just awesome . I use the cleaner with regular small towels. I think they work better than the cleaning pads that come with the machine.
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Old 11-16-2015, 10:55 AM
 
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Thanks for all the advice. One thing not mentioned: grout & the loss of the "shine" that happens with all these methods (I've spent the $$ & given away the equipment.) Cleaning & then sealing the grout are a pain. +
Some things are best left to the professionals. One person mentioned Arizona Grout & Tile. A flyer sent to the house said Sir Grout? Thoughts & thanks in advance.

+ (I know, that's why I'm doing Caesar or Silestone on my Kitchen backsplash next remodel, even if it's not an AZ look.)

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