Steam Mops - A Revolution In Home Cleaning

Steam mops are a type of machine which does mopping using steam. They help in cleaning any type of floor, carpets and cushions. They have a water tank with a capacity of about 750ml. When the machine is switched on, the water is heated to 120 degrees and gives out dry steam.
A microfiber pad is placed beneath the jet from where the steam comes out. It then begins to clean the floor. In regular mops we use chemicals for cleaning but this mop uses heat which comes from the steam to clean the floor. There is no need to sweep or vacuum the floor before using a steam mop. In dries instantly and hence can be used on the wooden floor. In fact the steam mop does a good job on all floors. The mop pad is suitable to be used on ceramic tile, laminating floor, vinyl and even hard wood.

This mop is good in removing any type of mess, tough or sticky. It is easy to operate and easy to handle. Generally this type of mop is very useful in cleaning in large areas too. The mop pads are reusable and can be washed. They can pick up even animal hair, dirt and dust. These mops are perfect to clean kitchen and all other rooms. By using this we can maintain a dust free atmosphere at home or offices.

Advantages

• The microfiber pad is reusable.

• They can also be used to clean carpets. While cleaning carpets they kill the dust and remove stains.

• With the help of steam this mop removes stains on the floor. On wooden floors, it even removes the residue left behind by the previous hand mop.

Disadvantages

• The microfiber pad is expensive.

• It carries a risk of fire.

• Plugging and unplugging from power socket carries the risk of electric shock.

There are different companies selling this product. Some of them include Haan, Eureka and Bissell.

Haan steam mop is one of the best in the industry. It spreads steam evenly on the floor. While other mops generally have one steam jet, Hann has 15 steam jets. Since it uses only 800 watts of power we can save on our electricity bills too.

They are made with heavy duty material and are very durable. This mop produces steam for continuous 20 minutes without refilling water. It can also be used on mattresses, cushions and carpets. Since it emits steam at 212 degrees it can clean away pathogens and eliminate other virus and bacterium from floor.

Bissell steam mop comes in a sleek design. It cleans vinyl floor dust free and streak free. On ceramic floor it shows its strength by cleaning the grout lines too. Bissell’s product is excellent on hardwood and cleans without causing any damage.

Eureka Envirosteamer is a mop that blows continuous steam. It absorbs both water and dirt. It has a heat up/ cool down foam tray which helps in protecting floor surfaces. It comes with adjustable handles and helps clean the edges and corners effectively.

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