Are Steam Mops Safe for Wood Floors?
You’ve probably seen those late night infomercials featuring steam mops. They seem to do a great job cleaning and sterilizing all kinds of floors on TV and it is hard to bypass them in home stores without wondering if you should get one. If you have hardwood floors, you will want to think very hard before buying a steam mop. While they are a “green product” that requires no caustic chemicals to clean, they can create other issues with your wood floors. Purpose 1. Steam mops were designed for use on all types of hard floors with the purpose of using heat instead of chemicals to clean floors. The heat sterilizes the floor, leaving behind a sanitary environment that is supposed to safe for all members of your family, especially children. Sealed Floors Sealed Floors 2. Manufacturers recommend steam mops for use on sealed hardwood floors. In ideal conditions steam mops will work very well. You will be able to clean spills and sticky messes quickly and easily from your hardwood floor and you
