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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Clean floors can be difficult to maintain in an active house; especially if you have pets or children or like to host social gatherings, it ...

These expert-recommended mops use steam to sanitize and clean surfaces like tile and sealed hardwood. The key difference between a steam mop and a regular mop is that the former doesn't require any ...

Spring cleaning is a great time to deep-clean your hard floors, and using a steam mop is the best way to do it quickly. While you may be used to the effort required by the traditional mop and bucket, ...

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Anyone who lives in a home with tile, laminate or hardwood floors knows how much time and effort it takes to keep them sparkling clean. From hauling a mop bucket across to room to scrubbing on your ...

Mix a solution of 1 cup of apple cider vinegar—or white vinegar if you want to disinfect—and 1 gallon of clean, warm/hot ...