How to Sanitize a Steam Mop
Steam mops use heated water to clean hardwood floors, tile and certain types of walls. Savoy consumers use steam mops as green alternatives to harsh cleaning agents that affect the environment. Eliminating cleaning detergents, helps the consumer save money and keep the air quality in the home suitable for the family and pets. It is important to learn the proper way to sanitize your steam mop to ensure proper sanitation of your floors while cleaning.
Tools Needed:
- Steam Mop
- Spray Bottle for Vinegar & Hydrogen Peroxide Each (Filled with one Cup Each)
- Washing Detergent
- Two Clean Cloths
Instructions
- Detach the steam mop head for easy cleaning if the manufacturer model allows. Do not fully disassemble the mop; just take off the parts that need to be sanitized.
- Take your micro-fiber pad off. Wash the pad with washing detergent, either by hand or washing machine.
- Place the pad in the dryer to kill any germs and dry for a few minutes. The heat of the dryer will kill 99 percent of germs.
- Wash your hand before going any further. You are about to sanitize the steam mop parts and do not want to transfer dirt or germs to the cleaned surface.
- Take the spray bottle of vinegar and spray a clean cloth until damp. Wipe the steam mop parts thoroughly.
- Take the spray bottle of hydrogen peroxide and repeat Step 4. The micro-fiber pad should be dry after wiping off the parts.
- Reassemble the steam mop as shown in the manufacturer instruction manual.
- Take the dry micro-fiber pad and spray both of the bottle contents separately, doing so in light spray bursts. Each product cleans the pad like bleach. Allow the pad to dry completely before using.