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Better ways to clean tile floors?

11 years ago

I'm don't particularly like the old fashioned mop & pail so I can only force myself to do it about twice a year, and while I use my disposable cleaning wipes on a stick thingy (it's basically a knockoff Swiffer Wetjet with *much* cheaper supplies/refills) more frequently, it doesn't clean the grout.

Is there a better way to clean my tile floors that combines the thoroughness of a mop with the ease and speed of a Swiffer Wetjet?

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  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    I did consider a steam cleaner, but I'm concerned about the cloths - given that I use 2 wipes per room as it is now, and steam cleaners have proprietary cleaning cloths, wouldn't supplies be a problem? Or does the steam cleaner come with a package of like 10+ cloths?

    Also, I'm kinda worried about damage to baseboards when cleaning along the edges - will the steam affect the paint or the wood at all?

  • 11 years ago
    The cloths are microfiber terrycloth material and you can purchase additional ones to the tune of how many you think you need, or you can make your own with any kind of fabric you would like to use. When you are done mopping, just hand wash in mild soap, rinse, and air dry, which only takes a couple minutes to do. I use the first side of the cloth for the laundry room, kitchen, dining room, then the other side for the two bathrooms and living room.

    I steam mop floors once a month (did it once a week when there were kids still at home) and have never damaged the baseboards, and I've had both painted and now stained baseboards (in different homes - and we are the first owners of this home purchased 9-years ago, and the trim still looks new). The steam is directed mainly in the center of the mop head. You can also control the amount of steam you are generating. So when you are around your baseboards, you wouldn't apply as much steam, if that is your concern.
  • 11 years ago

    Some steam cleaning machines - not steam mops - have alligator clips on them that enable you to use any type of cloth you want on them. I have a supply of microfiber cloths from Costco that I use with my steam cleaner.


  • 11 years ago

    Its very easy to maintain tile floors by using simple method. Clean your tile floors regularly. By sweeping your floor daily using fluffy mop. This will reduce dust. Secondly mopping the floor using warm water and baking soda and also use little white vinegar will make floor tile bright and sparkling.By doing this regularly floor tile will shine . i also use the help of professional cleaners rbc Royal Building Cleaning Ltd in once or twice in a month. So that floor tile looks shining.

  • 11 years ago

    Hello,

    Have a look this article, from here you can get three different
    better ways to clean tile floor, I hope you will enjoy:-)
    http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Tile-Flooring


  • 11 years ago

    Its good to read the article , thanks for sharing it. Well, I have also looking for the cleaning agents for the tiles at my home. I have tried doing it myself, but some of the tiles got scratched. I was thinking to hire a long island floor cleaning service, as they are very professional and highly experienced. If you have a thought on this. Please let me know.