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Hardwood floor Cleaning by the Best and Most Thorough Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Evanston, IL., Dial-A-Maid. Steam Mops have become quite popular, and for good reason. Many steam mops do a great job cleaning and sanitizing ceramic and vinyl tile floors, says the 45 year Old Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Evanston, IL., Dial-A-Maid. The idea of getting floors squeaky clean and sanitized with no scrubbing, no soap, no chemicals, and no detergents is very attractive. But, steam mops are not good for any type of wood floors, even though many steam mops say they are safe for sealed floors. Steam cleaners can damage wood floors. Below are just some of the reasons for this statement, says the Best Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Evanston, IL., Dial-A-Maid.
Steam mops heat water from 120 degrees to over 200 degrees on some models. There is a cloth on the end of the mop to trap dirt and the mop forces the steam through a cloth onto the floor. Steam mops essentially clean with water and heat. However, when water soaks into wood, it causes permanent damage. The water soaks into the wood grain and causes the wood to expand, discolor, and warp. Even a newly sealed wood floor should not be cleaned with much water because there might be misses spots in the sealant, especially in between boards. A single scratch can allow the steamed water to enter your wood floor and cause swelling, patching, and warping, says the Most Thorough Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Evanston, IL., Dial-A-Maid.
Using water to clean wood floors is even more dangerous on floors with older finishes. The most heavily trafficked areas are usually the most dirty. These are the areas that tend to need more cleaning and therefore, are more susceptible to water damage. The gleaming finish on wood floors is more than just cosmetic, it protects wood floors from dirt and damage. When the finish gets worn away, your floor is harder to keep clean and more likely to soak up water and stains, says the 45 Year Old Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Evanston, IL., Dial-A-Maid.
Call Dial-A-Maid, 847-869-6243, dialamaid@dialamaidusa.com, or visit www. Dial-A-Maid.com, for the Best and Most Thorough Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Evanston, IL.
