Floor steamer

[woofgang]

I am considering getting one for my tiled kitchen floor as it is constantly filthy. Budget around 50 quid, no more than 70. Has anyone got any experience, suggestions please?
Biggest problem on the floor is dog footprints and dribble which seem to set like cement and resist the mop and bucket.

Also posted in home and garden.

[sunny-dave]

Tried one for the exact same problem - not very effective (no better than very hot water and a stiff brush) - but that may have been because my tiles have a slightly rough/matt finish.

[woofgang]

But was it easier than hot water and a stiff brush and was the floor less wet?

[LoftyLottie]

This is the updated version of mine Woof and I would thoroughly recommend it. More expensive, but Amazon probably have it cheaper

Karcher can be trusted.

http://www.google.co....qi=2&ved=0CHcQ8wIwAg#

[LoftyLottie]

Cheaper here and in my opinion worth investing in for the quality and reliability and the fact they really do work (even on my matt slightly rough tiles).

[LoftyLottie]

Whoops

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[ummmm]

Any good on cookers Lottie?

[LoftyLottie]

They are not recommended - I think because of the seals on cooker doors.

If you read the reviews on the Amazon Link ummmm, there is something on there about cleaning ovens.

I wouldn't get a cheaper steamer, they are just not as effective.

The main problem for me is getting the thing out of the cupboard and setting it all up. I have ceramic tiles through three rooms, so tend to wait until a nice dry day, open up the windows, clear the floors as soon as possible and have a steaming session. I quite enjoy it, apart from the getting ready bit. Really good for cleaning loos, sinks, tiles, kitchen units and little corners that you cant get into and of course you save on cleaning products!! You need to cut up old towels 'cos you need quite a few!!

[LoftyLottie]

'clear the floors as much as possible'!!

[jules77]

I have a Polti which is excellent, but they are expensive. I wouldnt bother with a cheap one.

[woofgang]

Thanks Lottie. I went for the 1020 and got it for 112 on Amazon with free delivery and it will arrive tomorrow.

[ummmm]

I think I would love one of those. I have a bit of a fetish about cleaning taps and sinks :-)

[LoftyLottie]

Well done Woofie - busy day then on Wednesday!!!!

[woofgang]

Thursday....I am a lady who lunches on Wednesday !

[ladybirder]

So does anybody know if there is anything in the home you can't use it on? I have a polished oak floor. Would it take the polish off? Can it be used on upholstery? A mattress or carpets? Ta ever so.

[woofgang]

I think it depends on the steamer and to a certain extent the floor. Mine is tiled where I want t o use it but the rest of the downstairs is oiled oak. The care instructions say not to steam and it would be expensive to fix a mistake so I probably wont. I know some people steam varnished (polished) wood floors and some say don't, some say not on laminate and some use it on their laminate without harm......

[woofgang]

have just steamed my kitchen floor in about 5 minutes and it looks like new....very impressed. It got the dribble/mud/food cement off the floor with only one extra pass.

[ladybirder]

Sounds good but whether it would be worth it for me I'm not sure. Very tempting though, especially for the bathroom. I might have a word with my daughter and see what she thinks as if we both use it, it could be viable.