Cleaning with a steam mop – is it safe for the floor?
Steam mops are devices that remove dirt extremely effectively using hot water steam. They do not require the use of cleaning agents while simultaneously disinfecting the cleaned surface. This type of device works best for cleaning hard floors such as ceramic or stone tiles, as well as carpeted surfaces. Whether a steam mop is suitable for cleaning floors made of laminated / wood-based panels as well as vinyl floors will depend primarily on the manufacturer of the specific flooring. Although steam mops often offer operation in various modes and with the use of appropriate attachments, it is still always necessary to verify the warranty documentation of the laminated or SPC vinyl panel manufacturer to check whether such a device is approved for floor care.
Steam mop vs. laminated and vinyl panels – is it a safe combination?
A floor covered with laminated / wood-based floor panels or SPC vinyl panels is an extremely popular solution that works well not only in houses and apartments, but also in public institutions and commercial spaces. Cleaning floors with a steam mop is gaining many supporters, hence the increasingly common question – is a steam mop suitable for panels? This question is answered by the above-mentioned warranty card from the panel manufacturer, because it is not obvious and is often even prohibited. This applies even when purchasing laminated floors with increased water resistance or vinyl floors characterized by 100% water resistance. The manufacturer guarantees that these floors will remain in perfect condition even in the case of long-term exposure to moisture or contact with water, such as SPC vinyl flooring, but does not guarantee durability in the case of frequent or localized exposure of the floor to very high temperatures.
