I just moved into an apartment that has old built-up dirt in baseboards and grime in bathroom what is the best steam cleaner for under 50 bucks?
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You may try the ClearMax Stem Cleaning with its tools. I am not sure how built-up the dirt is in the baseboards, but steam does loosen dirt in my window wells...dirt that has built up for years...daily dirt...a cement company's mounds of sand and whatever, is about a quarter mile from our place. Hope this helps.
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I have been using a steam cleaner on my laminate floor for aprox. 2 yrs. with no adverse affect.
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No it is not that kind of steam cleaner. It you put hot water in it but it would have to be very hot. I love it though it cleans amazingly well. You will need to spend a lot more money to buy an actual steam cleaner that heats the water.
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I think that's what caused your filmy floors. A steam cleaner did the same to my floors. In fact in our family room it took the finish off the wood floor completely and we just had to have it refinished to the tune of $775. We immedialely threw the steam cleaner that claimed to have a wood setting into the trash. The best thing we can do, is get the word out about how bad the steam cleaners are for all floors. Usually after the floor dries, I take a clean dust mop, sometimes lightly sprayed with endust, to the floor and this seems to help. I'm also finding that the old fashioned mop and bucket with vinegar work best I think that's what caused your filmy floors. A steam cleaner did the same to my floors. In fact in our family room it took the finish off the wood floor completely and we just had to have it refinished to the tune of $775. We immedialely threw the steam cleaner that claimed to have a wood setting into the trash. The best thing we can do, is get the word out about how bad the steam cleaners are for all floors. Usually after the floor dries, I take a clean dust mop, sometimes lightly sprayed with endust, to the floor and this seems to help. I'm also finding that the old fashioned mop and... » Read More I think that's what caused your filmy floors. A steam cleaner did the same to my floors. In fact in our family room it took the finish off the wood floor completely and we just had to have it refinished to the tune of $775. We immedialely threw the steam cleaner that claimed to have a wood setting into the trash. The best thing we can do, is get the word out about how bad the steam cleaners are for all floors. Usually after the floor dries, I take a clean dust mop, sometimes lightly sprayed with endust, to the floor and this seems to help. I'm also finding that the old fashioned mop and bucket with vinegar work best « Show Less
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yes you can clean baseboards. It is a good idea to have a damp clean cloth handy to wipe up behind the steam. It does not spread far but wiping up as you go just makes sense in terms of time and effort.
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It all depends on how bad your back is and how dirty your floor gets. If you only need light cleaning one of the light weight Shark steam cleaners might be better.
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There is actually a "descaler" solution made for the machine. Pick some up quickly at bed bath or order some here. Do it outside and make sure you are upwind! Some nasty stuff coming out of there.this will keep your machine clean for years..Waterwise Distiller Kleenwise Cleaner/Descaler - 40 oz.
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The cleanest, I belive is grain alcohol. Its also the most expensive. If you you use it indoors, do so with caution.
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I would probably just use a steam mop on hardwood floors. This machine is marketed as a "carpet"cleaner and is excellent for that.
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This will not serve that purpose. You are better off getting a small steam cleaner at wal mart or target. Sorry!
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I like the Oreck Steam-It. It does a good job and the floors dry very quickly. I am not too crazy about having to wash the pad that you use but you can cut up old towels and throw it away after using.
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We returned the Quick and Light and purchased the Hoover Steam-Vac. We have an older Steam-Vac, so I could see the superiority of it to the Quick and Light. The Q&L; had NO rotating brushes. We also have two Hoover Floor-Mates which are great on ceramic or stone floors. I would NOT use either machine on hardwood flooring as the water would eventually cause damage. TIP: Try using hot vinegar water as a cleaner on lightly soiled carpet. The smell of vinegar ( which repulses me ) vanishes immediately. It is a good alternative to the chemically based cleaners which can leave toxic residue. RgN We returned the Quick and Light and purchased the Hoover Steam-Vac. We have an older Steam-Vac, so I could see the superiority of it to the Quick and Light. The Q&L; had NO rotating brushes. We also have two Hoover Floor-Mates which are great on ceramic or stone floors. I would NOT use either machine on hardwood flooring as the water would eventually cause damage. TIP: Try using hot vinegar water as a cleaner on lightly soiled carpet. The smell of vinegar ( which repulses me ) vanishes immediately. It is a good alternative to the chemically based cleaners which can leave toxic residue. RgN
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I love mine. Had a steam buggy previously that finally gave up the ghost. This one is much easier to use and can be fun. As with all of them I think one must use chemicals. Guess just depends on what condition item is in. Soap scum must have help from cleaning agents. I think this is just another tool that aids with cleaning. I recommend.
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I just use distilled water. Unless your floor is SUPER dirty the steam lifts dirt just fine.
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This machine is good enogh for egitation but you would still need a detergent to emilsfy the dirt and an ectractor to rinse every thing up. Using the map is also an option butnothing peat the hot water extraction on my openion. Most carpet cleaners offer tile and grout cleaning for as little as 75 cent/sf. Http//:sanosteam.com
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Get the cleaning station. Worth the money, cleans better and you don't spend 70$ on one head.
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I wound up returning the HAAN SI-75 and purchasing a Sienna Vibe. The HAAN was very flimsy and wasn't worth the price - didn't clean well. My experience with steam mops and grout is that you can't count on the action of steam mopping to clean the grout lines. However, if you have a grout attachment for your mop, and a good cleaning solution to spray onto the grout before cleaning, steam does help release the dirt.