Choosing a steam mop

I have an Odysseus (Kromax) steam mop. Further in the text:

I rarely use it. I bought it to try if I need such a device. Now I understand that I don't need it. It is more usual to wash with your hands. The steam mop was no faster.

It is easier and faster for me to wash with Vileda. And cleaner

[* Tanya *]

* Tanya *,
rasti,
Yes, microbes, of course, die. The steam is very hot there. I don't like the fact that you need to vacuum in advance, otherwise you need to sweep the garbage with a mop. And it is heavy, you can't wave it as well as Vileda.
Biryusa,
Sister

I don't like the fact that you need to vacuum in advance, otherwise you need to sweep the garbage with a mop. And it is heavy, you can't wave it as well as Vileda

Well, it's easier for me. I have such a floor that a simple mop without a vacuum cleaner will not save me.
Already a tradition, first walked with a vacuum cleaner, then lacquered with a steam mop.

P.S. as she looked into the water. And on Ozone the steam mop 1001 went up in price ..... and before lunch the price was old.

I don't like the fact that you need to vacuum in advance, otherwise you need to sweep the garbage with a mop

And in the process of washing, a removable rag must be removed and rinsed several times

[Biryusa]

Biryusa, The steam swab 1001 has a different rag, I already explained. So if you go through the 1001 steam mop every day, then the rags are enough for the entire cleaning. After cleaning, I rinse on the battery.

I know what kind of rags you are talking about, I have just such a rag for my big Kitfort steam cleaner, this is not enough for cleaning, you need to rinse it several times, and even then if you don't go to the general steam swab every day.

About 3 months ago I bought myself a Black & Decker FSM1630. Super thing! I regret not having bought it earlier. Washes the floor very well, there is a switch on the handle for choosing the type of floor - laminate, tile, stone. The rag is attached with Velcro, but it holds very tightly, does not fly off. In general, I advise

Well, it's easier for me. I have such a floor that a simple mop without a vacuum cleaner will not save me.
Already a tradition, first walked with a vacuum cleaner, then lacquered with a steam mop.

P.S. as she looked into the water. And on Ozone the steam mop 1001 went up in price ..... and before lunch the price was old.

I have Vileda, but all the same, I either go through a vertical fast vacuum cleaner or start the robot with a vacuum cleaner. And maybe Vileda is lighter and faster than a steam mop, but I'm so tired of constantly pouring a bucket and dragging it from room to room.
How has the price increased? !!! Mother is honest! What for? Who allowed ?! Oh woe to me !!

About 3 months ago I bought myself a Black & Decker FSM1630. Super thing! I regret not having bought it earlier. Washes the floor very well, there is a switch on the handle for choosing the type of floor - laminate, tile, stone. The rag is attached with Velcro, but it holds very tightly, does not fly off. In general, I advise

Well, here's another positive review. Even more joyful in my soul

Reporting on my troubles Kitfort 1001 Mop first went up in price, I decided to buy a second model. But then the second one disappeared in the available orders. While I was thinking about the models, the first fell in price again. Then I decided to finally buy the first one, but I wanted to wait for my 500-ruble discount. While waiting for two days, the first one went up again and the second model appeared on sale. In general, they confused me like a goblin and all this literally in a week. In short, I spat on this Ozone and ordered in the DNS online store, the issue point of which just recently opened with us, the prices are cheaper there and we go closer. But I still bought the Kitfort 1001 model, I did not take risks with a rag in the second model. Now it only remains to wait for the arrival of my assistant. These are the pies with kittens

[* Tanya *]

* Tanya *Then tell us your impressions?

And Ozone constantly evolves with prices, and points are a lure to become a regular customer.
..... although I once made a scandal in Ozone by 1200 points.

Lyudmila, I will definitely tell you!

Hurrah!!! Has come! HAS COME !! I came three days ago. I don't even have time to write a review, I wash all the floors. Now I will throw off the photo.

Here she is, the long-awaited beauty

[* Tanya *]

* Tanya *, be sure to unsubscribe what and how ... otherwise I came across on the network a response from one lady that the praise for the kitford steam swabs was caused by the action of this company "kettle for a review" ...

[Svetlana]

Svetlana, yes, there are a lot of these reviews, I myself was afraid to run into a poor quality. So far, pah-pah, everything is fine. Steam is pouring down, I almost scalded my hand. The mop is so heavy a little, even the hand is tired, but this is the first thing, until the rag gets wet from the steam, then it goes easier, has already washed it in full growth, without straining. And maybe it's good that the bottom is heavy, under its weight any dirt immediately leaves without rubbing off. The rag is quite impressive in size, covers a large area, it is easy to wash it. After a steam mop, the floor is really much cleaner, it's nice to run barefoot. I was afraid that I would be disappointed, but no, I am very happy

I also became interested in steam mops. I need to clean the floor tiles in the kitchen. I'm tired of crawling on my knees with a brush. And back problems appeared. A friend assured me that she had been using a steam mop for seven years, she was very pleased, but the company was not promoted, apparently some kind of local. She was brought from Germany long ago. So I think I read the reviews. But we must already somehow be determined ...

[* Tanya *]

* Tanya *, share your impressions, there is Karcher, but he did not get used to washing the floors. What makes a steam mop better in this regard?

[severyanka76]

severyanka76, I have a mop for a little over a month. The first week I washed the floors every day on enthusiasm, and now three times a week, I look like clean, more often it is not necessary. The mop differs from Karcher in that you do not need to carry a tank of water with you and the hose does not interfere. And for some reason, the pipe burned my hands in the Karcher, I had to wash it with gloves. And here's another thing I remembered, due to the fact that the steam supply button must be pressed constantly, I rubbed a callus on my hand. These are the cons. And Karcher has one plus - a large water tank, enough for a long time. With a mop for a three-room apartment, I have to fill it two or three times and it's a little annoying. But now I gave my Karcher to my daughter, since my mop can also be used to steam clean not only the floor. True, I have not yet used it as a manual steam generator, I have a small jug and it is more convenient for me. Karcher was still tired of collecting, disassembling, finding a place to store it, waiting for the water to boil for 10 minutes. The mop heats up in just 30 seconds, which is very convenient. And most importantly - no buckets or wringing out rags! I use all three rags that are included, I don't want to carry one all over the apartment, and then I wash it in a typewriter and they are white again. I always stand in a ready-made state near a vertical vacuum cleaner and do not spoil the view, on the contrary, the guests are immediately interested in what kind of sophisticated technique is this, not still as advanced as we are here on the bread maker

[* Tanya *]

* Tanya *, thanks for the informative answer. I also strike sparks with my hoof. But I'm still leaning towards the 1002 model. There, the power is higher and the tank is larger. It's a pity there are no attachments. But are they really needed? Here is the question!

[Elena,]

Elena, I originally wanted to take the second model, I really liked it. But since I found very few reviews about her, I bought the first one. I haven’t used these attachments yet, and I’m unlikely to use them, I need a mop more to be always ready for work. And if you collect and disassemble constantly, then I think the parts will loosen over time, I want to keep them. Although the second model looks more stylish and modern, and the volume is larger. And I still regret that I did not take the second one, but at the moment of my doubts I leaned towards the first.

[* Tanya *]

* Tanya *, Thank you!!! So I'll send my husband tomorrow for a mop.

Girls, and I look at them, I look ..., for some reason I like the triangular platform more ...

[* Tanya *]

* Tanya *, Tan, and finally a question: how does a mop wash the seams between floor tiles? For me, it's super hot!

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vatruska, Sveta, I also like triangular more. But still I look at the parameters: price, power, duration of continuous operation, tank volume, cord length, reviews ... So, I chose a combination of factors.

[Lena,]

Lena, I only have a small piece of tiles in the bathroom and toilet, I went through it like a steam generator, so there are no problems so far. Honestly, I don't know how exactly the mop itself will wash, but for example, in my first model, if anything, you can put a special nozzle to steam the seams, but I have not even tried any nozzles, except for the floor. Although
here old spots on linoleum perfectly washes away. What kind of mop did you decide to take?

P.S. I also thought about triangular ones, but my husband dissuaded me, and what do you want to wash with this little piece, asks. Well, I figured, maybe that's right, especially since I didn't find any good reviews about triangular.

Better, well, you ...
I didn't even see this topic, but right now, looking at the night, I ran for five minutes, went to look at the ozone and bought
I went in, there is just a markdown 1001, well, as always, crumpled packaging.
I don’t know, but she was me?
I have a Karcher steam cleaner, but it's not particularly convenient for me. I'll try a more mobile version)
The first floor is almost completely tiled, it is almost 200m. But the second laminate, how will it react to steam?
And about cleaning, I think that you definitely need to vacuum before cleaning the floors! For me, this fact is undeniable.
There was something like an au pair (she was recommended as the best!), As I saw: she washes the floors with a rag and did not vacuum before that, she carries garbage on the floor (well, not a heap of garbage, but I see dust / cat hair, I told her - why didn't they use a vacuum cleaner, but she told me: yes, I don't like these vacuum cleaners. I went around, put them in a corner ... After that I stopped looking for helpers, I decided to cope myself)

[Irina,]

Irina, Here is a meteor. I was also expecting a markdown .. As a result, I got a discount on my birthday of 500 rubles, and recently there was a 10% discount on Kitfort, so I also took a vertical vacuum cleaner for my daughter as a gift. What am I talking about? Ahh .. about the mop! The tiles will be like clockwork at the highest power. I also have laminate in one room, I have it, I put it on low power until pah-pah.
Dap-dap meters? maybe then it is better to buy a washing robot? Let him run.

[* Tanya *]

Eh, * Tanya *I have both Scuba and Rumba
And a bunch of everything
But then I decided to try this mop too)
Scuba left me divorces, I really didn't like it, I already wrote about scuba a couple of years ago, so I have it abandoned felting in the pantry (
The rumba for me was broken by the cat, somehow I hear that the rumba is so strong, I go in and see that my elephant cat has clamped the rumba in the corner. Bottom line: it’s burnt out there and I still don’t take it for repairs.

[Irin,]

Irin, can then sell Scuba, suddenly who dreams of her, it's a pity that it is idle .. Did he leave stains on the tile or on the laminate? Robik-dusty I have a simple Panda for three years now, I run it once a week, while it suits me, though I have no living creatures, there is no one to break. In the middle of the week, if you go for a quick run, then with a vertical vacuum cleaner. But then over 200 meters then wash .. Well this hand fell off!

[* Tanya *]

* Tanya *, Tanyush, 200 is a current on the first floor, another second, though a bit smaller, but not much
And yes, four more children who strive to destroy my order
Cat with wool, plus two hamsters)
And what about the sell-no-ah, I'm Plyushkin, I'm not selling anything - zhaaalko!

Well then, there is only one thing left - to harness everyone to help clean the floors, including the cat with hamsters.
Four children ..

Oh, Tan, teach me how to do this, huh?
You can make my ficks, I can hardly make the guys clean their lego on the floors
And the little one, that finally a fairy, God forbid, you raise your voice and strictly say that you have to go put your toys, crying so bitterly, as if she was just offended. It all becomes so sad and large tears are rolling down her cheeks! After all, children can play, damn actors

Ir, yes, I myself do not listen to anyone, apparently too kind, not afraid. True, my girls have grown up, now they are already putting things in order and maintaining cleanliness, so it will come to them when they grow up

[* Tanya *]

* Tanya *, I chose the 1020 model. Now I will send my husband to the store. I'll try and see. It really bothers me to clean the tiles with seams in the kitchen.

[elena88]

elena88, it is good when there is an opportunity to see and touch in person in the store. And when I rushed between two mops, I so wanted to hold them in my hands and compare ..
And what kind of model is this 1020?

[* Tanya *]

* Tanya *, Tan, not 1020, but 1002/2. I got it mixed up. I can't feel it myself, my husband has gone. But they have such a mess there! Found this mop in Citylink. I called, booked, sent my husband. They said that they didn’t have it in the store, but that there was a base on the outskirts of the city. Or go by ourselves or wait for 3 days for delivery or pick up here in the store, but again after 3 days. Nobody has a base telephone number. Only the cool center in Volgograd. The information from there does not correspond to what is given in the store in our city. In general, I already lost my temper.

[Lena,]

Lena, here I am, when I was about to buy the second model, it suddenly disappeared on Ozone, but the price of the first one dropped temporarily, so I decided that it was fate and bought the first one. If you still manage to buy a second one, now we will listen to first-hand reviews and it will be possible to compare our models. If only I don't want the second one again

Girls, I'm reporting. No miracle happened. The seams between the tiles are not washed out. Only a brush and gold handles can cope with this problem. Well, or a more powerful steam generator. As a device for daily cleaning, it is quite normal for itself. Very agile. Turns easily in all directions. The truth did not crawl under the low sofa to the end. But skirting boards and seams are all the same with your hands. I bought this mop for everyday use in the kitchen, bathroom and hallway where the tiles are. So, I'm happy with the purchase in general terms. She has three positions of steam power. The most powerful soap has only the most polluted place in the kitchen near the sink. The rest is medium and low. I won't say that the floor is shiny. Just the opposite. Perhaps, if you wash every day, then over time everything will be cleaner. But now, after washing, I have tiles with a matte finish. Although in itself it is glossy. As far as I understand, what is going on a rag is good. The rest was spread evenly over the entire surface. In the bathroom, where I have dark plain tiles on the floor, I did not wash today: there was a freshly washed cat dozing there. For the floors are heated, and I decided to kill two birds with one stone after bathing: relieve stress and dry. So my bathroom is next in line tomorrow. By the way, the velcro cloth holds well. It is a pity that there are only two cloths included. We need to hurry up and buy more in advance. Yes, there is also a plastic frame to put on the mop and make it easier to move around the carpet. I’m unlikely to mop the carpet. I just don't see the point. Although, maybe for the sake of interest ... I don't understand why to wet the carpet and crawl over it with a rag? In general, these are my first impressions.

[Lena,]

Lena, Congratulations on your purchase! It's a pity that the seams could not be wiped off, there would be an ideal assistant .. Maybe you need to hold it a little longer so that the stubborn dirt is steamed? Or maybe just a special nozzle will help for this, as in my mop. As my seams get dirty, I'll try to apply it. Why did the dirt smear on the floor? Have you vacuumed before? I always use a vacuum cleaner to go through at least some washing with an ordinary mop, at least with a steam, otherwise it is also the same picture.And another question, what kind of water did you fill? It is not entirely clear why the glossy tile turned matte. I have one linoleum so shiny, the other is matte, everything is fine on them, only the rag sticks a little on matte, it's hard to wash. How heavy is it for you, does your hand get tired after a regular mop?

Tanya, of course, vacuumed. What about the kitchen without a vacuum cleaner? Why doesn't it shine, so who knows? Maybe the floor was very dirty: for two days I was preparing all sorts of sweets for family celebrations, the water from the filter was poured directly from the slippers to the floor. Soars well. Just to think so practically: if you wash the floors with an ordinary mop and do not rinse it in a bucket, then you will not be particularly clean. It's the same here, only with steam. And, if the floor is more or less clean, the steam mop does well. And on the dirty floor we have what we have. I won't just give up. I will wash it every day, see the effect.

No, I'm afraid to pour from the filter, I only buy distilled in bottles, at the same time I need a steam iron. I also had sticky linoleum after the holiday, so I didn't wipe off the Velcro with an ordinary mop, only steam, though it steamed well, it was even pleasant to walk barefoot, clean. If the floor is heavily soiled, then the grime will probably not come off the first time, but over time the rag will be cleaner. And therefore, in order not to carry dirt with one rag, I use a rag for each room, since there are three of them in the set. Now the floor has become cleaner and the rags are not changed so often.

I don't know ... I've been pouring it into the steam iron from the tap for many years now, and it's okay. No limescale, no stains on clothes. And the instructions for the mop do not say that distilled water is needed. It is said - demineralized. So, I didn't even think about it. Leela from the filter. Even if there is some kind of scale, that is, after all, all sorts of chemicals from scale. I don't think this is a problem. And to wash with distilled water, so it will not satiate. To wash the floor, you first need to run to the store for half a liter. By the way, we also pour into the electric kettle from the filter, drink tea. Especially now, I once again meticulously examined the teapot - it's an old man. And pour water an infinite number of times a day - we boil it. There is a slight bloom, but it can be called scale at a stretch. So how many years already! No. I will definitely not pour distilled water.

I don't know ... I've been pouring it into the steam iron from the tap for many years now, and it's okay. No limescale, no stains on clothes. And the instructions for the mop do not say that distilled water is needed. It is said - demineralized. So, I didn't even think about it. Leela from the filter. Even if there is some kind of scale, that is, after all, all sorts of chemicals from scale. I don't think this is a problem. And to wash with distilled water, so it will not satiate. To wash the floor, you first need to run to the store for half a liter.

I fill my steam mop from the tap with water, she's okay with this, she doesn't take offense.
Demineralized water, so that scale does not form inside the mop, and water does not affect the quality of steam.

Well, my husband forbade me not only from the tap, but even from the filter .. And let him run to the store, since he likes it. And into the kettle we are also from the filter, like all normal people
They just say that when you pour from the tap, then plaque on the floor is formed. Although, who knows what ... and what kind of water depends on who.

still depends who has what kind of water

Look, look ... I have a barrier with a cartridge for water hardness with a declared resource of 3 months for 2 people is barely enough for a month - the kettle is just covered with a fur coat from the inside before our eyes.

Girls, finally, a discounted kitford 1001 arrived for me (they will now be of different colors - have you seen?). The handles on the try reached only today. What can I say ... Krylov's fable "monkey and glasses" came to mind very much ... Well, the scraper was not fixed in any way ... Well, it should not be so - all nozzles must be rigidly installed, and here the instruction is called - no, and a scraper does not get up.I put it somehow, but the result !!! The windows are clean !!!
Then I went to wash the floor (after vacuuming, of course) - it turned out great !!! Next week I'll try to steam the carpet on the floor ...

[Svetlana,]

Svetlana, Congratulations! May the mistress please
Eh, why weren't there multi-colored when I was buying? So I wanted a different color, but not black

[* Tanya *]

* Tanya *, Thank you!
Well, I walked on the carpet at last ... Honestly - I didn't understand ... Steam to the maximum? The rag, as it was white, has remained almost the same - is it that I'm doing something?!? In any case, after the washing wax, the difference was immediately visible (although it was dry ...)

That’s what I don’t know, I don’t know that, I don’t have carpets. But I think we need to walk as much as possible, what will happen to him.

[vatruska]

vatruska, set it to maximum, and you don't need a carpet stand.
I walk the carpet every day like this, though in summer, in winter, unnecessarily.
In general, I really clean the path once a week with a big Kitek, his brush is cool, the mop does not have one, with a brush you collect all the wool which you steam to the top.
I accomplished a feat here with a big Kitik, washed 10 carpets for my mother, and made a gift in the form of general cleaning of a three-room apartment.

Finally I was going to write. After the failure with the first mop, I suffered for about a month and took Kitford 1001. I managed to wash it with it, I use it once a month for disinfection. I urinate the nozzle with water and wring it out, so the mop almost immediately starts to ride on the floor normally, and I hold it with both hands, like a normal one. I found such a nozzle in the fixprice.


I use it for the kitchen and the corridor, sometimes I can wipe the door (I have a Khrushchev), it is thin only for small areas. I use my own in the room. I'm happy so far.