Steam Mops

[mcmich]

My Kenwood steam mop has given in after 12yrs and I'm wondering if you have any suggestions or are pleased with what you are using?

I have looked at Choice Magazine and some other reviews and am more confused than ever. The reviews on the newer version of the Kenwood aren't that great so don't think I will go with that again.

[faffa_70]

I will be very interested to hear what everyone suggests too as my new house is floor boards 

[obbie]

Hi, I used to have a steam mop, it was yellow. But have gone back to the good old basic mop for my floors.

[Wonder]

We use the Enjo mop so no help - sorry.

[faffa_70]

I was considering the enjo mop as well ... this is all new to me as we are going from a house that is full of carpet except the wet areas and kitchen dining to a house that is mainly floorboards 

[mcmich]

I bought the latest Bissell steam mop. It was on a recommendation from a friend. Just the basic model that only cleans floors - no fancy attachments. Will give it a test run and let you know what I think of it. 

[droverjess]

Is a steam mop or cleaner worth having?
There is one advertised constantly here but the reviews are poor.

[mcmich]

I only have floor boards and tiles in my house DJ - so for me it is well worth it. On top of that I don't have sewerage ( enviro system) and have to be very careful about what I put down the drains. No chemicals or bleach. Having said that I have had a steam mop for years in other homes and I love the convenience.

[Cuilidh]

I've never used a steam mop, in fact, I never even gave them a thought!  What are they like on tile floors?  I find the normal mop leaves my tiles looking streaky and I hate the look of them after I have washed them down so would like to look at alternatives.

[obbie]

Marina, i use white vinegar in the hot water, and my floors are lean and shiny, no streaks at all.

[Rachael]

hi Ladies,
This is the first time i have made a post on this wonderful forum, but i just couldn't help myself.
I use the NATURE DIRECT Mop,  it is the best thing in my house after my thermie.
The mop comes with a spinner to spin the mop to almost dry.
Included is also a super strength solution(chemical free), which will also clean your oven or even BBQ. 
not only are your floors clean but dry in a few seconds, depending on how many times you prefer to spin your mop.
The mop is a round shape so it can also spin/roll to clean behind your toilet or along all of your skirting boards.
Works great on all floor types.
I just love it, second best thing is my house, and all 100% natural
Rachael Morgan

[mcmich]

I've never used a steam mop, in fact, I never even gave them a thought!  What are they like on tile floors?  I find the normal mop leaves my tiles looking streaky and I hate the look of them after I have washed them down so would like to look at alternatives.

That was why I looked at the reviews on steam mops - a lot of them leave streaks. Even with the old Kenwood it left the shiny tiles streaky. The matt finish tiles come up lovely.

I've had a steam mop since they first come out (the old yellow Kenwood) and wouldn't use anything else.

[johnro]

I have both enjo and bissell steam mop.  Use the enjo (or should I say the fabulous cleaning lady) weekly while I use the steam mop every hols and once mid-term through the school year.  I love the efficiency of Enjo and the large mop head makes cleaning all the surfacesI.  i did not like the Kenwood that I owned forever, hardly ever using it - along came Bissell oh it is so much easier to deal with on every floor surface and we have the range from tiles (stipple tile which is a gloss with a ripple type effect through it) to wooden back verandah as well as outdoor tiles on a large front (steam mop is not used on outdoor tiles).  

[mcmich]

Used the steam mop today. Mixed feelings. Started off fine, I needed to keep my finger on the button for steam. I don't know whether or not you only press for steam occasionally but it became very wet and I had to dry the floors off to prevent streaking. Finished mopping without the steam going and the floors came up well.
It also was a little hard to push and has a very short chord.

I haven't read the instructions though - so maybe I should do that too. 

[johnro]

............the cord is a pain I always use an extension cord. Lately I have taken to attaching the enjo mop head (using gaffer tape - very professional yes!!!!)) as I love how the enjo emoves any tougher marks so combined with the steam I am on a winner!!!!!!!