hoovercelebrity
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After months of wanting one, I finally broke down and bought one! Here's after just paying for it at Sears!
I finally got a steamer!
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Back at home reading the instructions!
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Turning it on!
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Steam! Steam! Steam!
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Glad you ask, Terry...
I decided that before I was going to put up the Christmas tree that I wanted to give the living room a good cleaning.
So I dusted everything, vacuumed everything, moved all of the furniture to one half of the room, folded up the carpet, vacuumed the floor
real well, then steamed the floor (then did the other half of the room).
I absolutely LOVE the steamer!
It works very well, and is super easy to use! It cleans very well, and it's impressive how dirty the pads get. My only dislike is how quickly the pads get
saturated with water, and need to be swapped with a clean pad. I started with 4 pads, I will probably buy 4 more. The pads are easy to throw in the
wash and clean, though.
Very glad I purchased it, and I highly recommend it!
I decided that before I was going to put up the Christmas tree that I wanted to give the living room a good cleaning.
So I dusted everything, vacuumed everything, moved all of the furniture to one half of the room, folded up the carpet, vacuumed the floor
real well, then steamed the floor (then did the other half of the room).
I absolutely LOVE the steamer!
It works very well, and is super easy to use! It cleans very well, and it's impressive how dirty the pads get. My only dislike is how quickly the pads get
saturated with water, and need to be swapped with a clean pad. I started with 4 pads, I will probably buy 4 more. The pads are easy to throw in the
wash and clean, though.
Very glad I purchased it, and I highly recommend it!
vintagecanister
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That cord
looks like it could make it out to the driveway. Awesome....
I was wondering if those could be used on hardwood? We had a 3/4 oak floor, but with a factory finish that was a bear to clean. It streaked with the mop really bad. However, the Hoover Floormate worked pretty good as it vacuumed up the water immediately.
BUT........with wood in the kitchen, I always thought the steam might do a great job at sanitization.
You'll have to report on the time you have, or how much floor you can do before adding more water.[this post was last edited: 11/26/2010-22:17]
looks like it could make it out to the driveway. Awesome....
I was wondering if those could be used on hardwood? We had a 3/4 oak floor, but with a factory finish that was a bear to clean. It streaked with the mop really bad. However, the Hoover Floormate worked pretty good as it vacuumed up the water immediately.
BUT........with wood in the kitchen, I always thought the steam might do a great job at sanitization.
You'll have to report on the time you have, or how much floor you can do before adding more water.[this post was last edited: 11/26/2010-22:17]
hoovercelebrity
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Actually, Terry...
You should really go out and get one. I just know you'll love it to bits and pieces! Be sure to get some extra pads with it.
I love that it has a removable water container for easy filling. I am using distilled water in it. They say you can use tap water, but I just prefer distilled.
They are on QVC for a pretty good price........
((In 3 snappy colors!)) ((Be sure to check out the video, too!))
((Extra pads on the side of the page, too!))
http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/...ht-FloorSteamer-wCarpet-Glide2Microfiber-Pads
You should really go out and get one. I just know you'll love it to bits and pieces! Be sure to get some extra pads with it.
I love that it has a removable water container for easy filling. I am using distilled water in it. They say you can use tap water, but I just prefer distilled.
They are on QVC for a pretty good price........
((In 3 snappy colors!)) ((Be sure to check out the video, too!))
((Extra pads on the side of the page, too!))
http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/...ht-FloorSteamer-wCarpet-Glide2Microfiber-Pads
hoovercelebrity
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The water really lasts for a good long time. I didn't even go through half a tank of water in the entire living room. It takes me 3-4 spins through the kitchen to empty a tank of water.
I wouldn't let it just sit on the floor for a period of time... as long as it keeps moving, the steam dries pretty instantly.
I wouldn't let it just sit on the floor for a period of time... as long as it keeps moving, the steam dries pretty instantly.
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Great thread, Fred!
This was really interesting to read! I love the simplicity and efficiency of steam-cleaning, and the idea of sanitisation without the use of costly (and potentially harmful?) chemicals!
I have a Morphy-Richards steam cleaner designed a little like a canister vac - a main unit to generate the steam, a hose, wands and a floor-head. It works fine (although the plastic wands start to flex when they get hot, which is irritating), but I know exactly what you mean about how quickly the pads get saturated and require replacement. Sounds like a challenge for a company that solves problems - a zero-consumable steam cleaner! I wonder if it would be possible to design the head of the steamer like one of those self-wringing mops, so you could wring out excess water into a bucket or something...
I'll have to look into getting one of these stick-style steamers, they sound much more practical than the canister-type models.
This was really interesting to read! I love the simplicity and efficiency of steam-cleaning, and the idea of sanitisation without the use of costly (and potentially harmful?) chemicals!
I have a Morphy-Richards steam cleaner designed a little like a canister vac - a main unit to generate the steam, a hose, wands and a floor-head. It works fine (although the plastic wands start to flex when they get hot, which is irritating), but I know exactly what you mean about how quickly the pads get saturated and require replacement. Sounds like a challenge for a company that solves problems - a zero-consumable steam cleaner! I wonder if it would be possible to design the head of the steamer like one of those self-wringing mops, so you could wring out excess water into a bucket or something...
I'll have to look into getting one of these stick-style steamers, they sound much more practical than the canister-type models.
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Thanks, Fred.......
I'm thinking it would be great for ceramic in the bathrooms too. And probably the right size to clean behind the toilet as well.
I'm glad to know it lasts fairly long without having to stop and refill. We had a Steambuggy a few years back that worked well, but it seemed like it was always needing to be refilled.
I'm in. Sign me up, Mr. Claus!
I'm thinking it would be great for ceramic in the bathrooms too. And probably the right size to clean behind the toilet as well.
I'm glad to know it lasts fairly long without having to stop and refill. We had a Steambuggy a few years back that worked well, but it seemed like it was always needing to be refilled.
I'm in. Sign me up, Mr. Claus!
Me too
I got mine on Wednesday as an early Holiday season present to myself. As you can see, I also have a Shark, which I don't hate, but something about it never floated my boat. It is very quirky to use and the fact that each push of the handle pumps the steam out, it isn't smooth to use and you end up getting blasted with steam. The pads also aren't smooth so they don't glide easily over textured ceramic tile.
I've been seeing these Haans and they looked a quality product. What an improvement this is over the Shark!! So smooth to use. It does not pump so it glides nicely and the pads are really smooth and very nice to use. I have ceramic tile and this was really a treat to use on them. The bathroom floors literally gleamed when I was finished. From assembly, to filling the tank, to the comfortable ergonomic handle and very nice pads, this is not a toy and the best of such products that I have ever used.
I second the recommendation !!
I got mine on Wednesday as an early Holiday season present to myself. As you can see, I also have a Shark, which I don't hate, but something about it never floated my boat. It is very quirky to use and the fact that each push of the handle pumps the steam out, it isn't smooth to use and you end up getting blasted with steam. The pads also aren't smooth so they don't glide easily over textured ceramic tile.
I've been seeing these Haans and they looked a quality product. What an improvement this is over the Shark!! So smooth to use. It does not pump so it glides nicely and the pads are really smooth and very nice to use. I have ceramic tile and this was really a treat to use on them. The bathroom floors literally gleamed when I was finished. From assembly, to filling the tank, to the comfortable ergonomic handle and very nice pads, this is not a toy and the best of such products that I have ever used.
I second the recommendation !!
aeoliandave
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Nice sleek looking unit, Fred. Glad to hear the pads are washable. Gawd, your floors are so flat!
My kitchen Congoleum over the warped pine floor is so rippled only hands & knees scrubbing or the Hoover Floor Washer Dryer vacuum will do the job effectively.
Dave
My kitchen Congoleum over the warped pine floor is so rippled only hands & knees scrubbing or the Hoover Floor Washer Dryer vacuum will do the job effectively.
Dave
jodan3399
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Very nice steamer!
kenmore81
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Cool Beans Fred...
I have the Hann look-a-loike Steem Monster. Its got the big square head, and its not to good. I also wondered about this unit. My friend has the shark and Im not a fan either. Good luck with yoiur new toy!!!
I have the Hann look-a-loike Steem Monster. Its got the big square head, and its not to good. I also wondered about this unit. My friend has the shark and Im not a fan either. Good luck with yoiur new toy!!!
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Fred...
I am going to ask the million dollar question:
Why did you deciede to purchase a Haan Steamer versus another brand (Bissell, etc...)?
I am looking into getting one and have been caught by the Bissell.
Tell me what you think!
Clayton
I am going to ask the million dollar question:
Why did you deciede to purchase a Haan Steamer versus another brand (Bissell, etc...)?
I am looking into getting one and have been caught by the Bissell.
Tell me what you think!
Clayton
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Clayton..
I was just thinking the same thing! The Bissell steamers look very nice. At least, I think you aren't being sarcastic? Because then I would just feel stupid. But I would like to get either a Bissell or a Shark to replace my old Floormate..It is just a pain to use..
I was just thinking the same thing! The Bissell steamers look very nice. At least, I think you aren't being sarcastic? Because then I would just feel stupid. But I would like to get either a Bissell or a Shark to replace my old Floormate..It is just a pain to use..
