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Yes you can as long as you are not concerned about damaging the underlying floor. If the floor is old and the finish in unimportant to you, you are fine. If you are looking at steam cleaning an area rug which is on a hardwood floor, that's a definite no-no and the as the water and steam can stain or buckle the hardwood.
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Can you use a Shark steam cleaner on hardwood floors?
Under no circumstances should a steam cleaning devise be used on a hardwood or laminate floor! Steam is essentially hot water. Water will damage your beautiful wood flooring. Consumers should contact their flooring manufacturer for safe cleaning methods and products.
What is a Karcher steam cleaner?
The Karcher steam cleaner comes in both a commercial and a home version. This steam cleaner is designed to work without the use of chemicals and will sanitize a tile or wooden floor.
What is the best way to clean hardwood floors?
Buy a hardwood cleaner kit. It's an alcohol based cleaner you use with a soft terry cloth. After vacuuming or sweeping, spray on and immediately wipe clean.Never use a steam mop, regardless of the claims of the product, and never use Murphy's Oil Soap since it is mostly vegetable oil and will cause the floor to look dull and will eventually damage it.The best way to clean hardwood floors is with a damp mop. Before mopping, make sure that you have removed all surface dust from the floor. This can be done with a soft broom or lightweight vacuum cleaner. Then, simply mop, rinse and repeat. It is important to remove grit and dirt from hardwood floors. Dirt and grit are the biggest enemies when it comes to scratching or scouring the floor finish.
Can you use steam cleaner on laminate floors?
no, never. Steam cleaners and steam mops leave to much water on a laminate floor.
Can you use a steam cleaner on a softwood floor?
Steam cleaning any kind of wood is not advisable, even if they are sealed.
