Spin Mop vs Steam Mop for Hardwood Floors - Which is Best?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Check out these other videos with tips on mopping hardwood floors kzbin.info/aero/PLh1fKdNH3piSlmViBNrGDYNsT2lvWkW8G.

[@DPDP21]

What about commercial floors like ceramic would steam mop be hold on those floors ?

[@saqib123ali]

What if we use steam mops on tiles

[@JoseMagbag-w8h]

steam mops for ceramic flooring’s

[@JoseMagbag-w8h]

7:16 7:16

[@JoseMagbag-w8h]

Yes

[@silentraisin]

I am a college student, I have a test tomorrow morning, why am I here and why can’t I stop watching

[@AskAngelaBrown]

LOL. Go study for your test. When the test is over - we will still be here. You can come back. 😍

[@anamariagonzalez1546]

😂😂😂😂 same

[@JulieDeuxFois]

I did not get a lot of home economics and housekeeping education, so I am really thankful for your channel, Ms Brown. I take pride in my home and am really happy to hone my skills through your videos.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback! I truly appreciate it. 😊

[@lorece94]

I completely agree! Angela is awesome!!

[@marshamiddleton5910]

Me, too!

[@anandhavalligoplan8357]

Don't talk too much.

[@jo-annemurphy2921]

Great advice. I learned the hard way on my hardwood floors with the steam cleaner! It really does dull and change the Finish.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for watching and for sharing this info. :-)

[@profmj7630]

Damaged mine with steam mop and bissell crosswave

[@family_peep9291]

@@profmj7630may I ask how?

[@kimberlydeprey]

Just saved me from buying a steam mop. Actually I learned about microfiber rectangular flat mop heads from you in another video. I ditched the bucket and rinse the microfiber pads with clean water multiple times. I love it! No more hazy floors! Thank you sooo much!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're so welcome!😊

[@Boregard4]

Angela, you’ve my go to for all things cleaning 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️❤️

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks, Charles for the kind words of encouragement and support. I appreciate you.

[@sadieasare429]

I love your videos, you have really upped my cleaning game! I just got a steam cleaner and loved using it on my tile. Supposedly, they can be used for cleaning kitchens, bathrooms/ showers, windows, etc. Would you mind doing a video on the stream cleaner attachments and which are appropriate for what surfaces? TY!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Sadie, Check out the video review of the LIGHT 'N' EASY Steam Mop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKPFonSoqah2oqs

[@helenhoward5346]

Love my steam mop for hardwood floors. I made the mistake of leaving it on too long (intentionally though to get really scuzzy sections clean, oh I guess I was doing it right) but my floors are already old and well loved so it's not like it's noticeable. This is the first home, other than my childhood home, that has had hardwood floors and I love it! Compared to cleaning wall to wall carpets, especially, and cheap linoleum, they're incredibly easy to clean daily. I sweep everyday, sometimes multiple times, I stream mop maybe 1-2x a week. Occasionally it goes beyond that but not too often. I have three kids under the age of 6 so I'm constantly sweeping the floor especially after mealtime. My baby loves to throw her food on the floor so it can get dingy rapidly.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks so much for watching the show and reaching out and leaving a comment. I appreciate you. 🤗

[@kaclark9696]

You're great Angela! I've decided to stay away from water completely. I just don't want to take a chance on my hardwood floors. When I hear warnings of "be careful", "move quickly" then I'll stay with Bona with the microfiber mophead made by Bona. Your information is outstanding! Thank you!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 🤗

[@indi1omccoln565]

If this woman has 1000 followers I am 1 If she only has 100 followers I am 1 If she only has 10 I. AM. ONE! If she has none I’ve obviously died and I regret nothing. This woman is phenomenal

[@AskAngelaBrown]

WHAT? Thank you. You just made my day. I'm sending you a big virtual hug. 🤗🤗🤗

[@VideosWatchOnline]

Angela I dont know what it is, but I love your videos and I start my morning out watching your show. My mom is going nuts because I have been trying your tips. She is used to only mopping a floor once a few weeks.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Oh wow...this is awesome! Thank you so much! 😊👍

[@sharit7970]

I like that you emphasized NOT to use steam on a hardwood floor as a rule. I don't think steam has any place for hardwood, and I have to wonder about other surfaces - like linoleum- as well. The concept of a steam cleaner sounds great- no chemicals, you kill germs, etc. But my question is how does the surface look after time. I would be inclined to believe that it would wear the surface faster. I would never use steam on hardwood. If I had gunk in one spot on hardwood, I would soak just that spot till it was softened, probably scrape it with a plastic scraper to speed it along, and wipe it dry.

[@amyt6254]

This is so helpful! Thank you!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're so welcome!

[@kenmcdonald234]

Several months ago I moved into a new house. The thing which really hooked me into this place was the incredible timber floors. Thank you for your clips as I was getting real frustrated with the process of cleaning. Equivalent systems are available in Australia to the products you demonstrated. I've bookmarked your site.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're welcome! And thank you for watching the video.

[@lesahill3241]

I would like to know what to use to clean and restore then seal and shine On wood tile vinyl granet and laminate also I've heard rejuvenate is great but my wood floors have been really dried out also best. I was glad to hear you say not to use the steam just the mop on hardwood but I have always had a hard time getting up dirt with out useing steam something about the pads

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hi Lesa, clean doesn't necessarily mean shiny. Matte finish floors are really popular now and many people are trying to shine non-shiny floors. Unless they have a shiny veneer to them they won't shine. That said, all of the flooring you mentioned will benefit from a pH neutral floor cleaner. Avoid the gimmicky mops that spray sticky stuff on the floor in uneven patterns. Those often build up a film that has to be erased at some point.

[@beverlyglass1077]

I use my mop to do all along the perimeters and come back and pull that excess wetness to mop the rest of my floor 😊

[@AskAngelaBrown]

That's great, thanks for watching!

[@monticae]

I use the spin mop with Murphy’s oil soap for cleaning the hardwood floor including kitchen where food gets stuck. Then I use a flat flip spray mop with double side microfiber Velcro sleeve to dry it and the other side of the microfiber to polish/shine/buff the floor. The floor will shine more if you dry buff it. Clean and dry small areas at a time so the water doesn’t sit for long.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@marionbylsma1167]

I only use a spin mop for cleaning out my freezer. It helps get all the water out and I also use a dustpan to lift all of the ice out that I can before that unless you have some thing that sections the water out would be great. I also think I have a plug in the bottom of the freezer but don’t seem to use it. I have to check.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for sharing that tip. 🤗

[@brucevance9541]

Very good. The steam can also work down between the boards of factory finished floors, causing blackening along the edges. The problem of water getting under the floor especially with LVT is something that was discussed last year at Surfaces. Again, especially a problem with steam.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Good point about the blackening between the edges of the boards. Thanks for taking the time to bring this to our attention. You da Man Bruce! 🙌

[@MusicBubbles1415]

I think the person who asked the original question was talking about the bissell spinwave mop 🤔 I did enjoy your video though! I learned a lot. I am curious how you feel about a spinwave though! I just got one for my birthday and absolutely love it and I feel like it cleans better than a normal mop, and makes my life a lot easier.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

What matters is that you like it. If it works for you, it is the right mop for you. Happy Birthday!

[@cametientaucoeur]

Yes I thought Bissel spin wave was the comparison they were asking about. Jeanne

[@vbrekk]

Thanks Angela, very thorough and to the point this really answered my question. With that being said, what products do you recommend for a neutral floor spray?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

This one from Zep amzn.to/3wtZ3EV is the one we've been using during the pandemic as it's been readily available from most of our distributors.

[@jamiepearson9790]

Thanks for the tips...Would all of this advice apply to vinyl plank flooring as well?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Yes. The only time you want to go full steam for a full floor is on ceramic tile in a bathroom where you are sanitizing the floor and removing soap, water spills, hairspray, etc. (A kitchen with ceramic tile would also be appropriate. And this assumes you have grout in the tiles and the grout has been sealed.)

[@ericawich99]

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[@lynnettawilliams2138]

Thank you so much for sharing this

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You are so welcome 😊

[@lnystrom9044]

Excellent video - you are a very good teacher - now I am going to search your site for how to clean new laminate floors - thanks

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're welcome! Thank you so much for your feedback and for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 🤗

[@jessicajohnson4648]

We are moving to a 100 year old house and it has about 1500sq ft of OLD hard wood and 1000sq ft of vinyl flooring. I am planning to use a flat head damp microfiber mop on a regular/weekly basis. But for deep cleaning (usually 1x a month) would it be okay to do a steam mop over the hard wood? We have 5 kids and 2 dogs so our floors get gross quickly.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Good question! Do you know what type of wood and is there wax on them?

[@jessicajohnson4648]

@@AskAngelaBrown i don't know what type of wood and I dont think they're waxed. The house had been empty for probably 12 years. Big fixer upper. I know we'll need to get them redone at some point but its not real high on the priority list. I just don't want to harm them in the meantime lol

[@clarkrice]

Super super helpful video. Thank you.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're so welcome. I appreciate having you here. :-)

[@deborahjohnson5695]

Watching your video spin mop v steam mop I learned a lot about wood floors thank-you. My next question is how much Sq. Footage do you mop be for you clean off the mop pads . I know it depends on how sticky your floors dirt is. I mop 4 feet by 4 feet. WHAT is your teachings. Thank you so much deborah .

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I am fascinated by your 4 feet x 4 feet method. I'm not as scientific. I mop as much as I can. When the mop pad dries out, or becomes ineffective I move to the next mop pad. Sometimes I'm able to clean a third of the kitchen floor, sometimes it's half. Like you said, it depends on the dirt on the floor and how the kitchen is laid out.

[@cametientaucoeur]

How about electric spinning mop head machines that do not use steam? Could just spritz a small amount of water, use dry or with spraying a wood floor cleaner? On stone/ tile floors spray different cleaner & spin clean? Jeanne

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You can spritz a wood floor cleaner that is appropriate for you floor and use a dry mop to mop it. Thanks for watching!

[@cespon3466]

one cuestion Mrs Angela the steamer is good on hard floors but I seem like not shiny at all like take the shiny away

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Steam by iteself is not good for hardwood floors. Steam can be used to remove ick, stick and spilled then dried stuff on your hardwood floors, but every time you use steam, it will lift some of the shiny finish on the floor leaving it dull. You can use a steam mop without the steam (literally, don't plug the steamer in, and just use the steam mop as a dry mop by using a dry mop pad and no heat, steam or water.) You can also pre-wet (and squeeze out) a mop pad and use in on a steam mop that is not plugged in as a damp mop too. Steam mops are great tools when used sparingly with steam.

[@denisemullarkey5117]

I Sweep and Swiffer and Steam the steamer is something I bought when I had slate floors, so I still use it

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for sharing and for watching the video!

[@teresathompson235]

I love your videos! Always great advice. I clean houses and it is so important to be careful with hardwood flooring. Thank you and keep on giving us fabulous tips and tricks to help us with our cleaning needs.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You are so welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching the video, I appreciate it!

[@floief]

I'm gonna get one of those steam mops. I do already have an O-Cedar Spin Mop and like it very much for vinyl floors because the spinner on the bucket gets the mophead pretty dry. (That's important in high traffic areas) But, in areas like around the trash cans, and the dog's food dishes I feel the steam mop would be just the thing.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Please don't use a steam mop for vinyl flooring. The floors are seamed together with tongue and groove construction and the steam can warp the grooves, since it's prefab materials rather than real wood. You can use the mop head without plugging in the steamer as a damp mop and use the steam for ceramic tile bathroom floors.

[@LoveLife-gv8jg]

I recently bought a Duprey steamer. Ive only used it in my home but I am in LOVE. I can't decide if it is compact enough to justify lugging from home to home.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

If you save it for deep cleaning projects it might justify doing it for that one time clean every few months. Keep me posted. I'd love to hear how it goes for you.

[@LoveLife-gv8jg]

@@AskAngelaBrown great idea!

[@SalsaColombia]

We bring ours everywhere to disinfect bathroom floors, we use it daily for shower glass doors (with the window rubber attachment). We also use it in the kitchen. It is really our life saver.

[@lisasawyer6521]

Thank you for this video Angela, very helpful for me. After watching one of your videos a while ago I went out & purchased one of the Bissell steam mops (your favourite one) then we decided to change our flooring to laminate so my mop was just sitting there😢 I will use it this way, makes me happy😄

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for sharing your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂

[@cbar65a]

Thanks for this vid. I'm in the market for a good steam mop. I like your advice on how to use them.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful. 😊

[@kellymalone3957]

@@AskAngelaBrown everytime I use a steam mop, the floor is dull.

[@cjwworld]

you mentioned netrual spray for the floors, how do I go about getting some? is there a brand or do you mix it up with something? thanks for your video, I did a search and your video popped up. you did great

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hi Chris, Yes, here is a video I made on that kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6rZe4WbfM5_oK8 using Sal Suds (Paid Link amzn.to/3TfJdZz) and if you want to buy already made floor cleaner you can find some in our online store amazon.com/shop/angelabrown

[@asasas-jy6kq]

3:19 finally someone making sense about this spin mop. ITS SO WET

[@wangmengj]

The thing getting out of a 'steam mop' is supposed to be steam that is different from water... and i believe, cleaning is NOT what a steam mop created for. A vacuum is used for cleaning, a steam mop is more of a sanitizing tool than a regular mop.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

It can be confusing, but yes, a vacuum is used for cleaning.

[@FrugalFunMum]

What a great video! Thanks for your words of wisdom x

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You’re welcome! I’m so glad you liked the video. 😊

[@AskAngelaBrown]

+Frugal Fun Mum Thank you for your kind words of encouragement and support. I’m so glad you’re here.🤗

[@FrugalFunMum]

@@AskAngelaBrown I'm glad your here I'm just a housewife trying to figure out how to clean a house ha ha x

[@lastsolfa]

Hi, I live in Germany and most hardwood floor from old houses here (including mine) are made of very large (4-5 meters in length) and heavy planks of real hardwood dating back over 50 years. There is a gap between each plank and it is not sealed. I just had my contractor seal the planks with a modified oil-based polyutherane sealer. I can see in your video that the hardwood floors are totally attached together. I am wondering if your instructions regarding using steam mop on the hardwood floor will apply to sealed old large planks with the gaps as well. Thank you!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

If you floors are wood, sealed, sandwiched together or showing seams - they are best mopped with a dry or a damp mop. Steam is to be used as a last resort to get off gunk that otherwise wouldn't come off with just a damp mop. Water and moisture are not good for wood.

[@lastsolfa]

@@AskAngelaBrown Great to know before i mess with my recently sanded wood floors:) thank you very much for taking time to reply! ❤️

[@sandrahill2780]

Angela, Stairs turned out great, floors not so good. I don’t know where I’ve gone wrong.😩😩😩. I used my new Bissell Mop Steamer, the one you have/recommended. I used distilled water per the instructions, nothing added. The floors shine in some places, dull in others.😭😭. The last time I did them I used Quick Shine but I wasn’t moving fast enough. Obviously I’m not moving fast enough with the Bissell either. I was trying to get the full areas and rings left by the quick shine up by going over again. They looked a little better but not much. Did the living room....the same. What am I doing wrong!?!?! Can I add the ph balance Zep to the water??

[@AskAngelaBrown]

The purpose of a steamer is to clean the floor with steam, not chemicals. Please don't add any chemicals (even floor cleaner) to a steamer, it can void the warranty of the steamer. If you have built up product on the floor, you can remove it with a steamer (providing it's not a wax of some sort.) And it may take a couple of tries to get through all the layers. Once the floor is clean and free of residue, you can just use the damp steamer head as a mop with no steam. Steam is a last resort to remove this kind of build up and should be used sparingly and with caution. Does that make sense?

[@sandrahill2780]

I had to come back and leave a comment about stairs. My Bissell was delivered Sunday. I did my stairs in the meantime. Happy, Happy, Happy!!!! Not sure if I did them exactly the way you said but this is what I did: we still have some Bona products left so I use that in the meantime. I dust the stairs first. Then I used a spray bottle of Bona Cleaner and clean then using a dry mop, sort of like a shaker dust mob. Afterwards, I used the spray bottle Bona Polish and used a dry application, lightly dampen it then attached it to the map. Lightly sprayed the stairs as I go. I even took the applicator off and then used it to clean in between the stairs. Didn’t even have to spray, just clean with what was already on the applicator. !!!🥰

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hi Sandra, what amazingly clean stairs you have. Thanks for sharing this with us. I'm so excited when I hear stories like this. :-)

[@trishy_5216]

I have a question. Why do my hardwood floors have a film over them.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Sorry that your hardwood floors have a film over them. Are you using too much cleaning product on them? Lots of times it is a buildup of floor cleaning products that causes the haze. Try cleaning them with out any cleaning product (just damp cloth).

[@sallydavidson4471]

GREAT VIDEO! I've used both successfully but was always careful with the steam mop making sure if I needed to leave it while I moved furniture that it was left on the ceramic tile kitchen or fireplace hearth. I liked it even better on my ceramic tile kitchen/bath floors as I always thought it was great for sanitizing! The spin mop is good as I can spin it really dry (testing it before use) for my hardwood floors. I just make sure it's not dripping or holding excess solution.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you for your feedback and thanks for sharing your tips! 😊👍

[@chrissinger24]

Honestly you sound and look just like my high school science teacher. She was my favorite teacher, always knew what she was talking about and I think are the same. I prefer this style to the overly cinematic style of other cleaning KZbinrs. I’m disappointed I didn’t find your channel sooner.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Wow, thank you, I appreciate this!

[@dianne6046]

Hi Angela. 👩‍🌾 🇦🇺 Which is better for vinyl floors ... not planks. Steam or spin. ?????? I have a spin mop and i DON'T feel it looks clean😣👈 ..it looks DULL. From Dianne 👩‍🌾🇦🇺

[@AskAngelaBrown]

If it HAS to be one of the two you can use the steam mop WITHOUT steam, just as a flat head mop. The steam will ruin the glue that seams the vinyl.

[@dianne6046]

@@AskAngelaBrown thank you SO much ANGELA 👩‍🌾🇦🇺 for replying BACK. From Dianne 👩‍🌾🇦🇺

[@lolak83]

Thanks for the info 😊 question, if u use the steam mop as a regular mop, should it still be plugged in or not?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

No. I use the steam mop as a regular mop all the time. Not plugged in unless it's for an impossible to clean up mess.

[@lolak83]

@@AskAngelaBrown thank u ☺️ so I would just wet the pad a bit and mop as normal?

[@Allbeautylab]

I have a steam mop that I use on tile in the bathroom and I use it dry in the livingroom hardwood floors. I just spray Murphy's Oil and mop it up. The floors are clean and conditioned too. Glad to hear I'm not alone in using the steam mop unplugged 😅

[@AskAngelaBrown]

It's a great mop for hard surface floors when used dry. The mop pads are washable which makes it awesome for that very purpose. Thanks for sharing this. 😍

[@lydiajensen9385]

Can I use pledge to polish floors afterwards or Orange oil

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Please don't. Furniture polish is not a good idea for flooring as it can make them slippery or encourage foot prints. It's overkill and not necessary. Just a damp cloth will do fine.

[@annekilpatrick7704]

What is best way to dust and clean accordian/pleated honeycomb fabric/paper pull down window shades? Very dusty

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Probably with a Swiffer Duster and I'd go with the 6 ft extender (here is the paid link amzn.to/3z0VdGb so you can see what I'm talking about) so you can close the blind and then stand back from all the dust and sweep them down. The trap and lock technology with the Swiffer will keep the dust from falling to the floor or spreading around the room. But since the shades are paper - this method will work better than trying to vacuum them and risking bending or tearing them. Let me know what you do in the end, I'd love to hear your process.

[@ToOpen6seven]

@@AskAngelaBrown your links never work for me.

[@christineboutin4971]

Great information!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for watching!

[@2Ryled]

Ooh glad I watched this. Learmed something new. Thanks for sharing!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debikirkwood9784]

Which is better for tile floors?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

For tile floors, you can get by using the steam mop and with the steam itself. That will remove all the icky stuff with nothing but water and steam. 👏👏👏

[@rico2800]

dear angela my house is using porcelain tiles floors with glossy finish, it always look grease i am planning to buy a steam mop or electric spin hard floors cleaner, which one you think is better? thank for you help.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKPFonSoqah2oqs

[@Texas_Painter]

What’s the best mop and cleaner for hand scraped hardwood?.... it’s not shiny and it’s textured unlike traditional hardwood floors.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You may want to discuss that with the floor manufacturer. It sounds like you have a specialty floor that demands a specialty mop.

[@LorenaMartinez-gf7ol]

Hello Angela I have a post construction cleaning job and the company that was hired to put hardwood floor had trouble. We the cleaners cleaned it once and will be doing the touch-up soon and they have left some residue (glue?) on the floor. I saw a previous video of you saying how much you love steam mops on hardwood floor and I was confused watching this video. I understand the that wood is very delicate and can't be to wet but is it okay for post construction cleaning?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Find out what the glue is and recommendations for cleaning. Read this blog for tips: askahousecleaner.com/post-construction-clean/

[@TBird-ck7xn]

Thank you for addressing this! I learned a lot about the microfiber mop.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're welcome...glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@vfayes]

Thanks for this information! It seems to me that, when you want to clean hardwood floors that people have walked on in their outside shoes, steam cleaning is preferable since it will kill germs. We just moved into a new home and I'd like to do one quick steam clean of the whole house to start fresh. I'm thinking, so long as I don't do this often, it should be okay. Just wiping dust off of a floor doesn't seem to me like "cleaning" it. Am I thinking about this incorrectly?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You'll be fine if you keep the steam mop moving. Don't leave it on in one place as it can lighten the finish or get between the cracks of the boards. If you're moving quickly the steam will evaporate as you move. Once the floors are cleaned a dry dust mop and a damp microfiber mop will do the trick.

[@vfayes]

@@AskAngelaBrown Thank you so much! I l really appreciate your expert advice. :-)

[@wvvegan9122]

Hi Angela I have a sick animal and need to sterilize my floors to keep my other animals from getting sick. I bought a steamer to do this. What would you recommend I use to kill a contagious virus on my wood floors? Great videos BTW. I've become a real fan. Thanks for this information.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hi Donna, I'm so sorry to hear about your sick pet. The Clorox company came out with this awesome new product for wood floors so you don't have to use bleach. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3zEhoatbLiknKc

[@EmanYmErongi]

Are steam mops okay to use on laminate wood floors? I've been using one of the first or second gen Shark steam mops for 5+ years now but the handle has broken to the point where it cannot be fixed easily so I'm looking into getting a new mop. Secondly, if I still get a steam mop, I know we're supposed to use distilled water but would filtered tap water be okay? Would be a lot cheaper to purchase a water filter jug and pour in the filtered water. Lastly, if I get a traditional spin mop, what kind of water is recommended for that? Would tap water be okay? Can we mix in some sort of fragrant like Fabuloso?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Watch this video again. Treat your laminate floors like a piece of furniture. You don't want to get steam/water between the planks or the seams for the reasons mentioned in the video. There are links in the show notes (SHOW MORE) section under the video that link you back to the mops shown. The Libman spin mop amzn.to/3lGUjF0 (shown in the video) is a good one if you use it damp not wet. And for steam, yes, filtered water is better than tap water. The goal is to remove the sediment, and minerals out of the water so it doesn't clog your steamer.

[@rebeccawilliamson7401]

What are some examples of pH neutral cleaners for wood floors?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I like this one for sealed wood floors - amzn.to/3SHOhrg (affiliate link*)

[@janaweber85]

Thank you! This helped me so much!!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're welcome! Glad to know it helped!

[@alisajamieson4065]

A few of my clients with nicer hardwood floors use the Bona cleaning system and I love it! I just purchased one for my cleaning business!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for sharing!

[@margaretk937]

hello! woman! what you say is half and half true steam mop is the same as spray map only hot, it doesn't clean, it just smears the dirt, and this spin mop is suitable for cleaning floors in stores after closing or in public places, but it is very uneconomical to use, and I agree with this it leaves a lot of water. There is no good equipment on the market because everyone has forgotten what cleaning is all about.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

People have many different ways of cleaning. Some like the old way of cleaning and others want an easier cleaning process.

[@margaretk937]

@@AskAngelaBrown I clean people's homes by myself for many years and since 2000 everything on the market it started to deteriorate regarding the quality of the tools and their usefulness and quality and cleanliness standards have ceased to exist everything is chemically smeared and not clean clean means no smell and no film on it I clean clean I don't want to tease you, I'm looking for inspiration and arguments

[@hannaghirme3420]

I am a cleaning technician and I prefer a spin mop when using with spray.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

So is the spin mop dry then or are you still using a mop bucket?

[@kurts3779]

Any recommendations for cleaning a vinyl flaked polyaspartic garage floor that has hot tire marks? Steam did not work. Also, I have exposed aggregate in my backyard by the pool and there is a section that has rust stains from the metal legs of my chiminea. Need to get the rust out before I apply the acrylic sealer. A 4000 psi pressure wash did not work and neither did steam. Any chemicals you're aware of?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Did you use a kit to apply the garage floor coating? If so, reach out to the company for recommendations on how to remove the hot tire marks. Here is what I found online for removing rust from concrete: www.thespruce.com/how-to-remove-rust-stains-from-concrete-5221327 Perhaps these rust removing tips can help you remove the stains from your exposed aggregate. Keep me posted on how these cleaning projects turn out. 👍

[@kurts3779]

@@AskAngelaBrown Thanks for getting back. Got all my issues resolved. For the rust stains and removal of previous sealer in my backyard, I had a company come in to sand/soda blast the entire patio. I sealed it after and it turned out like brand new. Yes, concrete apparently can be brought back to life through sand blasting and this goes for decorative concrete too such as exposed aggregate and stamped concrete. The sandblasting also removes concrete sealers and its not harmful to vegetation like some of the harsh liquid strippers. And surprisingly, its not that expensive. For the garage floor, I did not use those kits but instead had it professional done by a company called Tailored Living. They surface grind the concrete which is much better for adhesion compared the the acid etching that those kits suggest. Anyway, I did reach out the the guys who did my floor and the fix was actually a lot easier than I anticipated. They provided me with some of the two part expoxy/polyaspartic and showed me how to repair. Basically, light sand to remove the sealer on the bad areas, then mix 2 part, apply mix, add extra vinyl flake, let set up for a bit, and then seal it. again. Looks brand new again. Also, this time I decided to buy the clear ribbed floor from GFloor to put on top of the floor and it looks really good as you can see right through it. The ribbed channels in the mat also directs the snow/water out the garage if the door is open. My garage floor is sloped.

[@profmj7630]

Great advice

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Glad you liked it!😊

[@agnesmefful7313]

Can you please do a video on how to clean tile floors? Is it the same thing as moping wood floors without the caution of excess water contact?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

If you have tile floors, use the steamer. You can clean them with little water and no chemicals. amzn.to/2LwNFoX It will make your tile floors look new again. And the hand held attachment does an excellent job of cleaning the grout.

[@rutvikshah1098]

My hardwood floors gets sticky. Because of the open concept of kitchen living room and dining area. Is there any solution for that? Currently i am using stram mop once a week.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Yes, mop twice a week rather than once. And just use a damp mop, no solution. The more solution you use on your floor, the stickier it gets.

[@xPorsum]

What about with vinyl tile floors?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You can use the spin mop dry or damp. The key is to just use it damp. No standing water and avoid steam unless you have a real mess to clean up.

[@sherryduva5263]

I have a very old linoleum floor with lots ripples , the only way I can somewhat clean a very dirty floor, mr clean eraser. Please help

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hi. I am so sorry for being so late to respond. Good to know the Mr Clean Eraser was working. Thank you so much for watching, I appreciate it! 😃

[@LACARRETATACTIC]

I HAVE A CONCRETE FLOOR WHITH DRY GREASE ON IT WHICH TOOLS I NEED. THANKS I AM FROM GUATEMALA

[@AskAngelaBrown]

+@LACARRETATACTIC To clean dry grease off a concrete floor in Guatemala, you can use common household items and readily available products. Absorb the Grease with a generous amount of cat litter, sawdust, or baking soda over the dry grease to absorb as much of it as possible. Let it sit for a few hours, then sweep it up. Then use a Degreaser which can be found in hardware stores. Or, you can use a mixture of warm water and dish soap (preferably one that is known for cutting grease). Apply the solution to the affected area. Use a stiff-bristled brush to scrub the degreaser or soapy water into the concrete. Rinse the area with clean water. If you’re outside, you can use a hose; if inside, use a mop and bucket. Repeat if necessary and keep me posted on how it goes. 👍

[@koheiwa]

Hello. How about laminated floor?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Here is a video about LVP flooring kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XCpJqDYtV2hLs

[@nothingtoseehere6828]

This was an extremely helpful video, but I must admit I am now a little scared that you will jump out from hiding and beat me severely with my own mop if I make a mistake.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

LOL. No beatings are coming. The truth is you can mop the floor with just about anything wet from a bath towel to a string mop or on your hand and knees with a paper towel. Many products can be used and there are many techniques that work to do the job. I'm just delighted you're mopping. 😍

[@satomi456]

Thanks for this video! Could you also give some advice on how to clean slate floors?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You can still use the steam mop. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp2odpmFr5h0b7M Slate is stone and you don't want to use chemicals on stone. The steam will clean them and they will dry quickly.

[@BlueBird_V]

Personally, I will not steam hardwood floors in my client’s houses. So much depends on the wood, its finish, whether it was installed properly to keep water and major temperature changes from harming the wood. One of my aunt’s clients many years ago got suuuuuper angry when her hardwoods started looking dull, and bucking up at the end of the planks after about six months of the cleaners using a shark steamer, at the client’s request. For these reasons, I refuse to steam wood floors in my business. Too much liability. I use fresh gloves and ring a regular mop out really, really well where it’s just a damp dust mop with hot water, so it hardly even wets the wood and dries quickly enough not to cause damage. Or, I will use the Bona system on the wood floors if the client has that and prefers it. I am also okay with the spritz method you mentioned. I like how you advise such caution when using either kind of mop, because it’s so important. I wish someone like you had cautioned us cleaners about steamers back when that client of my aunt’s got so angry. We already knew to keep our regular mops super damp/mostly dry, but we were new to steam mops at the time, and we just did what the client asked. Great info here as always!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for sharing this. I too see a LOT of property damage from misuse of tools, cleaning chemicals and improper techniques. It's important to learn the right way to care for floors so we don't have situations like the one you shared. Real eye opener.

[@shafaatuabdulrahman7133]

Just discovered your page. One curious question do steam cleaners really refresh a carpet?

[@marketbrock8496]

Ofc🤦🏻‍♀️

[@AskAngelaBrown]

There are steam cleaners for floors and specific ones for carpet. I'm not an expert on carpet cleaning machines, but they do refresh/clean them. Make sure you are using the proper products.

[@riccidusky5635]

How do we clean marble?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Here is what I found online for cleaning marble floors: www.thespruce.com/how-to-clean-marble-floors-5089675

[@WuFei0707]

Hi Angela, I have both (a Shark steam mop and recently I bought the Bissell Crosswave Pet Pro). I decided to buy the Bissell because I feel that my steam mop takes too much effort to mop and no matter how I mop, I leaves some water trace after it dries. The steam mop uses only demineralized water, nothing else, which I like because it's natural and I have kids playing/rolling on the floor all the time. So, I'm wondering if using the Bissell Crosswave with some home solution (

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hi! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to ask a question. To clean your hardwood floor and be safe using the Bissell Crosswave Pet Pro you should follow the instruction manual and use only BISSELL cleaning products to prevent internal component damage. Homemade solutions could also void the warranty. Here is a link to the manual. I hope this helps: )

[@kzhemh]

I don't understand how the steam mop will work if it is not on steam because you can't rinse the pad as you go along like you do with a regular mop

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for your comment! I mentioned in the video that you can use the steam mop as a regular mop too, especially since overusing steam can be hazardous to certain floors. While using it without steam, the pad still picks up dirt like a regular mop, and you can remove the bonnet and rinse the pad if needed. Hope that clears things up!

[@sm5037]

What about a good mop on porcelain tile flooring or vinyl flooring thanks

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Here's a video I made for hardwood floors, the steam mop would be my recommendation for porcelain floors. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp2odpmFr5h0b7M and the one I'm using in this video is this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp2odpmFr5h0b7M You can use the same steamer mop for the vinyl floors, just don't use the steam, use it as a regular mop. The steam will make the glue that seams the vinyl pick up and warp on the edges.

[@fordmustang5763]

Great video, thank you. Have you ever used Bruce hardwood floor cleaner, and if so, what do you think about it?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Bruce Hardwood Floor Cleaner is created by Armstrong Flooring and the Safety Data Sheet www.bruce.com/assets/msds/s-302208199.pdf is spooky. They have one because technically they have to - but it's as vague a SDS as I've ever seen. I typically don't use products if I don't know what's in them and this is all "trade secret". The pH level of the floor cleaner is a 7 - and so is water. So it might be safe to use sparingly. I can't however recommend it because I don't know what it is I would be recommending.

[@fordmustang5763]

@@AskAngelaBrown ahhh, that’s very good to know. Thank you very much Angela, I appreciate the quick reply

[@JennyLory]

Could you clarify for me whether it is ok to use a steam mop on vinyl sheet floor (not hard wood vinyl)? I don't even know exactly what to call it so that it doesn't sound like I'm talking about a wood type product. Thanks!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Vinyl sheet flooring is sealed with glue. A steamer can lift the glue and cause the vinyl floor to warp or peel at the edges. It's best to use a regular damp mop for vinyl sheeting.

[@JennyLory]

@@AskAngelaBrown thanks so much for the reply! Wow, what on Earth is a steam mop even for then? Seems like it's not safe for any floor 😅

[@susandoyle2822]

Perfect...Thank you!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're welcome! And thank you for watching the video. 🙂

[@jacjac0102]

Thank you

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're welcome!😊

[@MrMartellSincere]

I'm curious about Steam Mop

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Steam mops, especially those with attachments are great for deep cleaning. Here's the one I use: amzn.to/4dMZjEk (paid link*)

[@MrMartellSincere]

​@@AskAngelaBrown why thank you so much

[@jonnaborosky8836]

As the spray to use with the dry spin mop, is Murphy's Oil Soap good to use?

[@bkirstie]

i think she’s said just water is best… but that’s no fun 😁 i use a touch of pine sol

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You want to use a pH neutral cleaner designed for the type of floor you are cleaning. (If you are unsure, water in a spray bottle is a safe bet.)

[@bkirstie]

CONGRATULATIONS on 100k! you raking in the $$$?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks so much. We've been very blessed at every turn.

[@bettypecoraro8104]

Nothing like getting personal!

[@stephaniefuentes6050]

What about for tile floor ?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hi. I am so sorry for being so late to respond. I love a steam mop for a tile floor! Thank you so much for watching, I appreciate it! 😊

[@arkrainflood]

i dont like single bucket mops because the dirty water will be recycled back to the mop and floor. better to have a double bucket with one side filled with clean water and the other side empty so as to collect every mop rinse.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

LOL. Dirty mop bucket water. I totally know what you mean. Ewww!

[@bkirstie]

@@AskAngelaBrown YOU need to invent one. quickie had a water clean mop system but it’s mysteriously off the market. i’ve never understood mops as you are just putting mop back into dirty water, then back on your floors. why is this, angela? oh angela. it’s horrible. why mop?

[@JulieDeuxFois]

@@bkirstie it exists already!! I saw various models but the one i have is called Clean Rinse by Libman

[@RominaJones]

I've been seriously debating the Bissel Spin-wave mop for my hardwood as it looks like a cross between the two. It looks like it may offer a buffing kind of finish but I haven't tried one myself.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hope you find the perfect one for you! Thanks for watching!

[@Boregard4]

We have it and it’s amazing

[@StephKhoeun]

Can you do a review and thoughts about the cordless electronic rotator mop?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Are you looking at a particular brand?

[@rachelrosalez5807]

Tineco One S3 please.

[@kimberlyfamoly9445]

What should you use if you don’t want to use microfiber since it is bad for the environment?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

When you say bad for the environment how do you mean? If you are using a re-usable and washable mop head, even though it's microfiber, you'll use it 300-500 times before replacing it. I think that is a pretty good exchange for saving the environment from disposable mop heads.

[@kimberlyfamoly9445]

@@AskAngelaBrown the fiber break down every time you wash them and go into the waterways. They are to small to be filleted so end up in waterways. They are terrible for marine life. So I went back to cotton. Washing them introduced micro plastics in the process. I use to love them for the same reason, but have gone back to using terry cloth and cotton baby diaper (for cleaning). Don’t mean to be a downer, it’s the same reason I only reef friendly sunscreen anymore.

[@kathycook8310]

Love your videos!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much! 😊

[@Slashscs8209]

this lady is a badass

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hahaha....thanks!! 🙂

[@tessamcqueen850]

I left my steam mop on the floor very briefly and it burned/stained a mop imprint on my new luxury vinyl floors. I was SOOOO upset.

[@JennyLory]

I'm so sorry!! That's awful, I feel like giving your comment a thumbs down to show that I'm sad that it happened, lol but I know that that's not what that thumbs down means. Anyway I hope that you can remedy the situation. Is this anything that maybe a magic eraser can take out? Something like that?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear this as well. It's so easy to get sidetracked and leave a steamer on a floor and it can cause damage. What happened next? Did you have to replace the floorboards or reimburse the client?

[@huitrecouture]

PROTIP from a pet sitter/dog walker. I clean. And clean And clean. 15 years ago: My St Bernard drooly client told me ONLY USE PINE SOL BLUE. (and only blue) diluted as directed on his extremely expensive Rosewood floors that he hated. He love his old laminate better. He was totally right. Cuts right through the industrial strength dog drool and puke, requires NO rinsing and won't leave any smudges. 🐶

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Good to know, thanks for sharing this tip with us!

[@BlackTemplar618]

Any microfiber mop should work if you go with the grain.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for the tip!

[@bjm260]

MY BATHROOM WAS REMODEL . FLOORING IS FOAM UNDERNEATH INTER LOCK . THEY TOLD ME TO USE STEAM MOP. VALUE UR OPINION. TY FLOOR IS NOT HARD FLOOR

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I would follow the manufacturers instructions. If it is a new floor it is most likely under warranty. If you use something not recommended by them they may not cover it if the floor is in any way damaged.

[@amandaschulz833]

So this is your most current list of favorite steam mops, yes? The one you mentioned in an older video the one that your husband got for you is no longer available.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Yes, this is the current steam mop I use: amzn.to/3kFfz02