Can I fill this with diluted vinegar since that is what's recommended for our floor finish?
1427933
Yes, You can but I've only use vinegar to descale/clean the unit. I use water but distilled water is recommended and best.
1427934
Yes you can, but just a little bit. Remember that vinegar will unclog the steams holes (like an iron) and can bring you too much steam that you do not wanted it. ( It did happened to me and I have laminated floors). But this is a great steamer! If I have to buy another one it will be the same!
1427935
I would say yes BUT test in the floor by spraying the floor and then using the steamfast. I'm concerned about the effects of hot vinegar. Lastly, if that is ok, make sure to rinse out the resevoir after each use
2097946
The manual recommends partially filling the base with 8oz of undiluted white vinegar and letting it soak for 20min. You could also try a cap full of humidifier bacteriostat with a full tank of water, then running the unit.
1306796
I use vinegar. You can mix it 50/50 with water and just let it sit. The longer the better. I have done it a few times. It may take a couple soakings to get it off.
1660519
The acid etch solution is in the epoxy kit, unless you just want a shiny floor i would recommend Epoxy. you can color it to your preference and also get flakes if you like that (i didn't at first want it but turned out really good). Also if you are in California like i am - this is no longer allowed all local places pulled it from shelves and i luckily found online before they stopped shipping to california as well. Good luck!
2065460
I never try vinegar & murphy oil. Bona works for me my floors look like brand new. I clean them once a week with Bona & dust them every other day.
1485176
Before you spend the money have you tried vinegar? I like this product but I don't know how well it would remove the buildup.
491261
The salesman is correct. A 2:1 diluted solution (as recommended on the Hope label) will penetrate further into the wood, giving superior durability and a better looking result. On a dense wood like teak, you may even want to do the first coat at 4:1. Then continue with 2:1 coats until you are happy with the results, buffing with fine steel wool between each coat.More coats equals more work, but is worth doing for items like fine furniture. I put 5 diluted coats on an end table which looks great. But for the pepper mill in the kitchen I put on a single coat, undiluted. It looks good too, but I can easily see the difference if I set it down on the end table. The salesman is correct. A 2:1 diluted solution (as recommended on the Hope label) will penetrate further into the wood, giving superior durability and a better looking result. On a dense wood like teak, you may even want to do the first coat at 4:1. Then continue with 2:1 coats until you are happy with the results, buffing with fine steel wool between each coat.More coats equals more work, but is worth doing for items like fine furniture. I put 5 diluted coats on an end table which looks great. But for the pepper mill in the kitchen I put on a single coat, undiluted. It looks good... » Read More The salesman is correct. A 2:1 diluted solution (as recommended on the Hope label) will penetrate further into the wood, giving superior durability and a better looking result. On a dense wood like teak, you may even want to do the first coat at 4:1. Then continue with 2:1 coats until you are happy with the results, buffing with fine steel wool between each coat.More coats equals more work, but is worth doing for items like fine furniture. I put 5 diluted coats on an end table which looks great. But for the pepper mill in the kitchen I put on a single coat, undiluted. It looks good too, but I can easily see the difference if I set it down on the end table. « Show Less
1811998
Distilled water is recommended. If you use regular water it is recommended that the boiler be cleaned with vinegar. I use distilled water. I will say that this machine makes my white marble (ceramic) floor absolutely shine. People have made comments about the shine!
2259561
I use one cup white vinegar, Fill with water and bring to boil. Refill with clean water and bring to a boil. Ready to use.
523889
I put 1/8 cup in a standard spray bottle and filled the rest with water before spraying furniture down. I didn't see that it helped at all so I would maybe make it a little bit stronger than I did. Keep in mind that if it's to strong it has a bad vinegar smell though.
1889991
just use it as it is....don't mess around with it by diluting it with water or any other liquid! Use it sparingly....don't DROWN the floor with it and create a little "river". Just use it LIGHTLY.
871248
it ruined my floor too. Use vinegar and water. and believe it or not, a credit card to scrape up the crap. It will take time, but my floor is saved.
465428
I read somewhere to use 50/50 vinegar and water, run it few a cycle or two. HTH
2179591
One recommendation would be to circulate a mild cleaning solution (white vinegar), to help control scale buildup.
24463
I use distilled white vinegar too sanitize and prevent mildew. Usually, I will put a tablespoon in and fill with water and let sit for an hour and lightly rinse.
249809
rinse the entire thing out. Place straight distilled white vinegar into the unit. Run unit with only the distilled vinegar in it for a few hours that should clean it off good luck.
1510849
I use the solution suggested in the manual. 1 part white vinegar to 2 parts water and let it sit sit for a few hours before rinsing out.