Steam Mopping Engineered Hardwood Floors

However too much water can still damage them.

Steam mopping engineered hardwood floors. Sealed hardwood ceramic marble granite linoleum as the name implies bissell symphony 1543a has been designed for pet owners. We ve found the best way to clean engineered hardwood floors is to avoid using water all together. Are steam mops safe for engineered hardwood floors. Instead of a solid wood core engineered hardwood flooring boards have a laminated core much like plywood.

There are some great microfiber floor mops that will take up dust and light dirt just as well as a damp mop. Some steam mop manufacturers such as shark and bissell may say you can use it on a sealed hardwood floor but. And use a towel to dry up any remaining water once you have finished mopping. Consumer reports 4 may 2020.

An engineered hardwood floor as opposed to a traditional hardwood floor made of only wood comprises several layers. North american laminate floor association 13 may 2014. Its ability to do both vacuumings and mopping makes it stand out from the competitors. That s true whether you have solid or engineered wood floors and for bamboo too.

Engineered floors can handle more moisture than solid hardwoods. Mop weekly in high traffic areas. Never use a steam cleaner on engineered wood floors because moisture can be forced down into the wood and cause damage. Avoid using steam mops on engineered hardwood floors.

These devices are advertised as working on all hard surface flooring but as we know liquid even though it s in steam form can damage engineered hardwood by seeping. Choosing a safe product. To prevent an engineered hardwood floor from being permanently scuffed or stained you ll need to clean it regularly. On the surface though engineered.

A fairly new item on the market is the steam mop a low powered steam cleaner with a mop head and upright handle. While researching the use of steam mops on hardwood floors i came across article after article that cautioned against using a steam mop on hardwood floors. Laminate specific cleaning products. Bissell symphony steam mop with vacuum for hardwood floors.

Moisture can seep between the layers weakening the bond and permanently damaging the floors. While the surface of the engineered hardwood is genuine hardwood the underlying layers are typically made of plywood or high density fiberboard. It sucks up pet hair dog food and debris thoroughly and uses steam to sterilize the floor. National wood flooring technical publication no.

Why you shouldn t use a steam mop on wood floors. The premise is that despite mop manufacturer claims the steam from the mop moves through cracks in the floor more easily than water which penetrates below the sealer and the moisture. Though durable on the surface engineered hardwoods are bonded using adhesives and the steam cleaning can affect the quality of those adhesives. And mop once a month in areas that do not get much traffic.