Is steam mopping better than regular mopping?

• <div><p>Steam mopping might be better than regular mopping if you don’t use the right cleaning products or properly rinse or wring out the mop head. However, if you use the right techniques, regular mopping also sanitizes effectively—even if it takes more effort. Plus, you know you can use a regular mop on any flooring—including to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-laminate-floors.htm">clean laminate floors</a> or hardwood, which don’t do well with steam cleaning.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2024
Bluewave Cleaning Service did an excellent job cleaning my apartment. All the surfaces are perfectly done, including the floors and bathroom fixtures. I highly recommend using this cleaning company. Appropriately priced, on time, attentive to the individual needs of the particular job.
BLUEWAVE CLEANING SERVICES LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
Everyone at Forth flooring is great. We have used them for various hard wood floor projects at 3 different houses over the years and each time they impress us with their professionalism and the quality of their work. Iâ ve recommended them to several others who were also very satisfied.
Forth Sport Floors, Inc
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Reviewed in October 2022
I was really impressed by this company. They were very professional, They came when they said they would and cleaned up after themselves. I thought the project would probably be dusty, but was pleasantly surprised to find it wasn't. They covered and sealed off other areas so dust wasn't...
Hollywood Wood Floors
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Reviewed in December 2020
I hired Bass Plumbing to do a few tasks for a bathroom renovation. One job entailed reinstalling my toilet after having the bathroom floor retiled. Their service technician decided it would be appropriate to install my toilet on a flange that was not bolted to the floor in ANY way. I discovered...
S C Bass Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in October 2015
Sanitized the unit, removed all affected walls and floors, sheetrock, tape, plaster, sand, primed, painted, replaced trim, replaced floors, installed new vanity and mirror.
CleanBright Surface Restoration
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Reviewed in May 2014
Owner sent 2 young men...owner never came back to check work done. They sanded the center of the floors before doing edges...left a lot of indents in my floors
Mr Sandman USA Inc
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Reviewed in October 2013
I hired Clarks Floor Service(Tom and Joe) in May 2013 to refinish my hardwood floors(2bedrooms, living room and hallway). The first day they sanded and cleaned the floors and applied the first coat of poly. The second day they lightly scuffed the floor and applied the second coat of semi gloss...
CLARK'S FLOOR SVC
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Reviewed in June 2013
They did an excellent job on our floors. The price was fair, they use up to date products and techniques, they are prompt- had our family back in the house that evening. Anthony and his brother are easy going, pleasant guys to have around. Will definitely use them again to refinish the other...
Acme Wood Floors Llc
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Reviewed in February 2012
They were very professional and cleaned up everything. The floors looked so beautiful when they finished, I didn't want to step on them.
Alden Floor Service
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The best way to clean vinyl floors is to vacuum or sweep away debris and then mop the floors using a mixture of warm water and dish soap or vinegar. You can also use store-bought cleaners if they’re marked safe for vinyl surfaces.

Steam mopping might be better than regular mopping if you don’t use the right cleaning products or properly rinse or wring out the mop head. However, if you use the right techniques, regular mopping also sanitizes effectively—even if it takes more effort. Plus, you know you can use a regular mop on any flooring—including to clean laminate floors or hardwood, which don’t do well with steam cleaning.

Regular vacuuming, deep cleaning, and prompt stain removal help maintain appearance and durability.

If you’re doing regular cleaning—like vacuuming and mopping—once every two weeks, then call in a professional floor cleaner about twice per year to complete a deep clean. A deep clean service includes cleaning the grout between tiles, removing stains from carpets, and addressing water spots or other discoloration on wood floors. You may want to consider getting your floors professionally cleaned more often if you have children or pets that leave messes. In those cases, once per quarter or even more frequently is probably a better option.

Services typically take 2-4 hours, depending on the area size and floor material.

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