No. It is not recommended to add anything but distilled or filtered water to a steam cleaner. It could mess up your steamer and it is not necessary. As stated above, the water gets hot enough to disinfect on its own.
Using any type of cleaning solution, perfumed oils or other chemical cleaner with your steam mop is not recommended. These products can damage your steam mop and defeat the benefits of chemical-free cleaning. We hope this information helps. Thank you for your feedback!
Q: Can I use the Pine-Sol® product in a steam cleaner? A: Pine Sol® products were not designed to be used in steam cleaners.
For the purposes of a clothing steamer, your best and safest bet is to use distilled water. Additionally, using distilled white vinegar can help clean the nozzle and fill the tank safely.
Yes. Bissell will tell you no, because they want you to buy their stuff. But it is fairly pricey and I've found virtually no difference in cleaning between Bissell's stuff, Pine-Sol, Fabuloso or any other multi-surface stuff you'd use normally to mop with. The only thing to be mindful of is the concentrations.
Deep Clean Carpet Cleaner.
This deep cleaner can be used in your rug-cleaning machine. It is made of ¾ cup of hydrogen peroxide, ¼ cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons dish soap, 5 drops of essential oils, 2 tablespoons of fabric softener, and one gallon of hot water.
(Hard tap water is probably the #1 reason for premature failure in appliances that use water like steam irons, coffee makers, steam mops etc.). Other bottled waters are not a substitute for distilled water.
Step-by-Step Steam Mop Cleaning Process
If you're cleaning the steam mop right after using it, wait for the water to cool down before pouring it into a bucket or sink. Dissolve 1.5 ounces of baking soda in 1 liter of water or prepare a descaling solution. Pour this into the tank where you just emptied the water.
A commonly recommended ratio is 1:1, meaning equal parts vinegar and water. However, this can vary depending on your specific steam mop model. Filtered Vinegar: Always use filtered and clear vinegar with your steam mop, as the unfiltered vinegar may contain particles that can clog your steam mop.
Vinegar Carpet Cleaner
For synthetic carpets: Mix one cup of white vinegar with two cups of water. For natural fiber carpets: Mix ¼ cup of white vinegar with ¼ cup of water.
Tap water also contains calcium carbonate, which can actually clog the steamer head over time. This can obstruct the steam output, which will in-turn reduce your cleaning power. With distilled water, calcium carbonate is removed so you don't have to worry about build-up.
A: You can use any kind of non-foaming, good quality rug cleaning solution made for hot water extraction: Simple Green, Rug Doctor, generic, etc. The machine really doesn't "know" what you are using.
No, Fabuloso® products should not be heated. Our products are meant to be used only for household cleaning purposes and they are safe when used as directed.
The solution is simple. You'll need 1/4 cup of vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon of castile soap (I prefer Dr. Bronners), and 1/8 cup of baking soda. I run a bit of hot water and then mix this solution together.
A: I just use a spray bottle of a solution mix (Mr. Clean, Pine-Sol etc) and spray my floor first before I use my steam mop. Works great for disinfecting and cleaning.
Pine Sol® products were not designed to be used in steam cleaners.
The Pro+ Steam Detergent by Pro-Kleen thoroughly cleans and rejuvenates all types of hard floors and is safe to use with all types of steam mops.
You shouldn't put cleaner in your steam mop. Most steam mops are designed to use water to generate steam. Adding chemicals can cause a number of issues. Most manufacturers including Shark actually tell you not to use any cleaning solutions, detergents, or chemical cleaners in their steam mops.
It is not recommended to add anything to the water including cleaners or essential oils.