However avoid using a steam mop on unsealed hardwoods as they re more vulnerable and easily damaged by excessive moisture.
Can i use steam to clean hardwood floors.
Sealed hardwood floors can withstand the moisture and heat from a steam mop and they clean really nicely with a streak free finish.
Steam cleaners designed for hardwood several companies sell steam cleaning machines that are supposedly able to clean hardwood floors safely.
I d still never use a steam mop on unsealed wood floors.
While a steam cleaner can be a useful tool for cleaning a carpet floor it should never be used on engineered hardwood.
Avoid using water and vinegar soap based cleaners wax or steam cleaners on your hardwood floor.
Today there are a number of companies that believe it is a good idea to steam clean hardwood floors with the use of their manufactured steam cleaners.
The reason these claims are made is that these cleaners have a function that wipes up excess moisture as it moves along the floor absorbing the water and supposedly leaving the floor dry.
Over time vinegar and water will dull the floor s finish while soap or wax will leave a residue.
The steam can damage the wood surface by forcing water into the veneer and the top layer of hardwood.
And i m still a little apprehensive about using a steam mop on laminate flooring.
Using a steam mop on hardwood floors is undoubtedly riskier than simply cleaning with a dry cloth.
But for us the risk is worth the reward until we see real life examples indicating otherwise.