Can you add this to the water of a steam mop?
1428759
I would think so as it is a oil and it smells real good adding it to water should not hurt anything,. hope this helps.
376286
It would work well with a light spray such as what comes out of a swifter wet jet, but if you totally soak the mop head, you'll just push water around since there is no way to ring it out.
1643255
Yes, you can. You just have to be careful when you remove the cap, since is hot, and when you open and put water in the tank since you will get steam out of it when you pour new water in.Afetr that, though, you still have to wait a little bit for the steam to be produced again.
1207044
It is my understanding that they do not recommend adding anything to the water although if anything vinegar would be the safest in my opinion. I got to know these steamers helping a friend clean her vacation rentals and we have had the occasion to spray the floor first with a bleach solution(for odor) or glass cleaner( to shine tile) and then go over with the steamer which worked well both times. That way you get the extra help of the solution without getting any in the mechanism of the steamer. I hope that helps.
958340
One reviewer I read was told by the company to put plain water in the mop w/o the reservoir being attached and spray a few times. This worked. Hope that helps.
811116
The floor cleaner does go into the fresh water tank of a floor scrubber like a Hoover SpinScrub. However you do not want to use in in a steam mop. The goal of a steam mop is to use hot steam to remove dirt and grime rather than using a soap. Putting this in the water tank will more than likely gum up the internals of the steam mop and break it. Only want to use clean fresh water in a steam mop.
1601101
The manufacturer recommends just using plain, distilled water ( I just use my tap water) and honestly? It works amazingly well with just the power of steam. I wouldn't recommend putting anything in the water except maybe a little white vinegar here and there to reduce any internal buildup you may get from calcium or lime deposits. I have added a few drops of essential oil to other steamers I've used in the past ( lemon or orange ) to make the house smell nice while I was mopping, but its definitely not something they recommend, so use it at your own risk!
1220684
No, you cannot add anything except water. I would not buy this brand though. 2 failed machines and terrible customer service!!!!!
345884
I have not used any type of cleaning solution. The manual states that no chemicals should be used with the steam mop and distilled or demineralized water is recommended. The steam mop however has fragrance disc slots if you wanted to add an aroma while mopping. Hope this helps.
96166
Definitely can be mixed with water. Should work fine for a regular mop. But best for a steam Hoover mop.
93676
I am quessing that you can, I just don't know how productive it would be. The portion of the pad that hangs past the head of the mop won't have any support.
811115
Yes, the detergent is added to the water. I have never used the Bissell steam mop. The label on this cleaner states it is safe for al Floormate products.
1180315
Amanda, if you're using tap water then I can likely solve your little problem. And believe it not, it's little! Remove the mop head at the neck, where it joins the body. There in the neck you will find a small pinhole that sends the steam to the mop head. What happens is that tiny pinhole gets clogged with mineral residue, calcium, etc and steam can't get out. The fix is to UNPLUG THE DEVICE AND LET IT COOL OFF! Then straighten out a small paper clip, slide it up into the little pinhole, and run it in and out a couple of times to remove the deposits. I keep a straightened out paper clip in my cabinet for just this very purpose. Plug the device back in and see if that doesn't fix the lack of steam. If it does, keep the paper clip handy for future clogs. If it doesn't, well, that means a call to Shark Customer Service. They are the ones who told me how to do this :). Good luck!
1782040
I use this mop with a red wringer bucket that i get from shoprite. I think it's also Ocedar. You could clean it in there, changing the water and wringing, repeating many times until clear. Or put bucket under tub faucet and dunk and wring out. I prefer saving my energy and washing in the machine.
956813
Anything you put into the steam mop other then distilled water will form a residue on the heating elements and cause them to fail prematurely. I suggest you lightly broadcast the cleaning agent on the floor before you do the steam mop on it.
275551
The mop is the same but this liquid is for the hardwood so you would need an additional cartridge for the tile version
1029773
You cannot add steam. If you want steam, you'll need to get a sauna with rocks