Unscented cleaning products

[DLgal]

Yikes, some bad advice here.

Please do not use a steam mop on wood floors unless you enjoy paying to replace wood floors.

I used a steam mop on hardwoods for 4 years and did absolutely no damage. It's what the homeowners told us to use.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Yikes, some bad advice here.

Please do not use a steam mop on wood floors unless you enjoy paying to replace wood floors.

I only steam mop my tile floors (and not as often as I should ) - I always worried it would warp the wood.

 

[LuvOrlando]

I think it's more the fact that some cleaners can kill certain viruses and bacteria but not others. Like, what level do you need and what is the actual concern? Like norovirus is REALLY hard to kill...you pretty much need bleach. But influenza is easier. "Microbes" is too general.

But microbes is the term, antibacterial is just bacteria and antiviral is just virus, microbial is both plus fungi etc

I suspect Norovirus can be killed off with peroxide if you spray and let it sit, but you should look it up, I only do this when someone says they have something specific going on.

 

[LuvOrlando]

-duplicate

 

[DLgal]

But microbes is the term, antibacterial is just bacteria and antiviral is just virus, microbial is both plus fungi etc

I suspect Norovirus can be killed off with peroxide if you spray and let it sit, but you should look it up, I only do this when someone says they have something specific going on.

I get most people don't bother, I do need to be bothered though which I don't love but there it is. I might try a mop if I could add soap but would it just shoot bubbles?

You cannot add any type of cleaner to a steam mop. You will ruin it. It will clog up.

 

[wowsmom]

We use Seventh Generation disinfecting wipes - I just checked the label and they have an EPA number on the back & say they kill 99.99% of bacteria and viruses.

They come in a Lemongrass Citrus scent and have Thymol in them, which makes them smell like Italian food. They make wipes or also a liquid solution.

I can't handle most fragrances and bleach makes it difficult for me to breathe. It's a real challenge finding cleaning products that don't smell but this at least isn't a chemical or perfume smell.

You can find these at Target or some grocery stores.

 

[LYSE]

We have used steam mops for years, we have a really nice entry level commercial unit that does get to adequate temp but you must go slow to disinfect, the cheaper units are less likely to heat the floor surface enough..at least not fast enough to be practical over a large area.

Other than steam you might want to consider mixing hydrogen peroxide into water/cleaner..we add it to carpet cleaner for rugs/carpet.

 

[LuvOrlando]

We use Seventh Generation disinfecting wipes - I just checked the label and they have an EPA number on the back & say they kill 99.99% of bacteria and viruses.

They come in a Lemongrass Citrus scent and have Thymol in them, which makes them smell like Italian food. They make wipes or also a liquid solution.

I can't handle most fragrances and bleach makes it difficult for me to breathe. It's a real challenge finding cleaning products that don't smell but this at least isn't a chemical or perfume smell.

You can find these at Target or some grocery stores.

We have the dishwashing liquid and I get what you are saying, it's not unscented but very mild. DD came home from college much more aware than I ever had been and has been directing my attention ever since, haven't seen the wipes but will give it a try.

 

[_19disnA]

I would also never recommend any type of steam cleaning for real wood floors (either hardwood or engineered hardwood). You can damage the surface finish and/or cause the layers of wood to delaminate.

What you use to clean the various non-wood floors in your home depends on exactly what you are trying to accomplish.