Anyone use Hoover FloorMate?

[sugarmamma]

What do you think of it? I think I have the FloorMate plus with spinning brushes ~ I'm ridiculously in love with this thing

[DvlshAngel985]

what is it exactly?

[sugarmamma]

It's a vac/floor scrubber/dryer all in one. For tile and hardwood floors. My floors were so dirty in my new place that I had to go over them 3x before I got clean water

[RDB911]

is this it?
Amazon.com: Hoover FloorMate Spinscrub 800...
Do they make one for carpet/hardwood floors together?? That's what I need.

[megansmomma]

I just bought one last week and LOVE ~LOVE ~LOVE it! It works amazing and I could not believe how much cleaner my floor felt after using it. I have laminate and I mopped almost every day. Not so much heavy mopping but spot mopping and they looked clean but after using it I was shocked how dirty the water was after using it.

The part that I really like is that also vacuums too so all the little bitzies and hair and gunk that always seemed to be felt even after sweeping are picked up.

Oh and I used it on the tile in my bathrooms (it has a tile tool) and it looked fab

I looked around for the best price and by far it was cheapest at Walmart. Walmart.com: Hoover FloorMate SpinScrub 800, H3060: Appliances

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by RDB911

is this it?
Amazon.com: Hoover FloorMate Spinscrub 800 Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner with Tools, H3060: Kitchen & Dining

Do they make one for carpet/hardwood floors together?? That's what I need.

I don't think that you can use it on carpet. It does have a vacuum option but I believe it is more for doing your floors before you clean/wash them. But I am not positive.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

I don't think that you can use it on carpet. It does have a vacuum option but I believe it is more for doing your floors before you clean/wash them. But I am not positive.

I've only glanced at the link so far. So do you vacuum/sweep with this AND use it to mop? You like it? Do you think it's better than the other mops you recommended to me? I really like those.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by BonBon

I've only glanced at the link so far. So do you vacuum/sweep with this AND use it to mop? You like it? Do you think it's better than the other mops you recommended to me? I really like those.

I like the mop that we both have but after using this I can see how it really gets all the dirt up off the floor. Yes~you vacuum first, then use the brushes to clean and finally it sucks up any leftover water so your floor is virtually dry when you are finish. It was my husband that really talked me into buying one. I think the difference between the mop and this is that it has brushes that spin and loosen any dirt then picks up all the dirty water and store it in a separate compartment~so you are always putting only clean water down. With the mop you are putting it back into the dirty water.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

I like the mop that we both have but after using this I can see how it really gets all the dirt up off the floor. Yes~you vacuum first, then use the brushes to clean and finally it sucks up any leftover water so your floor is virtually dry when you are finish. It was my husband that really talked me into buying one. I think the difference between the mop and this is that it has brushes that spin and loosen any dirt then picks up all the dirty water and store it in a separate compartment~so you are always putting only clean water down. With the mop you are putting it back into the dirty water.

This sounds interesting! How big of an area can you do before you have to add/change water?

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

I like the mop that we both have but after using this I can see how it really gets all the dirt up off the floor. Yes~you vacuum first, then use the brushes to clean and finally it sucks up any leftover water so your floor is virtually dry when you are finish. It was my husband that really talked me into buying one. I think the difference between the mop and this is that it has brushes that spin and loosen any dirt then picks up all the dirty water and store it in a separate compartment~so you are always putting only clean water down. With the mop you are putting it back into the dirty water.

That sounds like a lot of work, but if it's clean, I can't complain. I hate vacuuming, and this seems like the same thing. My dad was talking about putting hardwood or laminate flooring and I was thinking of getting something along the lines of a steam mop. Is this better than that?

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

That sounds like a lot of work, but if it's clean, I can't complain. I hate vacuuming, and this seems like the same thing. My dad was talking about putting hardwood or laminate flooring and I was thinking of getting something along the lines of a steam mop. Is this better than that?

It is easier than mopping! You basically just vacuum (which you hate ) all the dirt AND dirty water off from the floor. A mop pushes the dirty water around and then you let it dry back on the floor

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by BonBon

This sounds interesting! How big of an area can you do before you have to add/change water?

I can do my (small) kitchen and half of my living room BUT I probably use 3x as much water as most cuz I'm a fanatic The cord reaches all of my 900sq ft condo

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

I just bought one last week and LOVE ~LOVE ~LOVE it! It works amazing and I could not believe how much cleaner my floor felt after using it. I have laminate and I mopped almost every day. Not so much heavy mopping but spot mopping and they looked clean but after using it I was shocked how dirty the water was after using it.

The part that I really like is that also vacuums too so all the little bitzies and hair and gunk that always seemed to be felt even after sweeping are picked up.

Oh and I used it on the tile in my bathrooms (it has a tile tool) and it looked fab

I looked around for the best price and by far it was cheapest at Walmart. Walmart.com: Hoover FloorMate SpinScrub 800, H3060: Appliances

I was lucky enough to find one brand new in the box for $75 from craigslist. I saw one the other day for $5 that needed the sprayer fixed.

I will never be without it again! I have all tile and detest black feet A single guy lived here before me...I mopped daily - still had black feet but the floors *looked* clean

Now I actually enjoy doing my floors!

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

I was lucky enough to find one brand new in the box for $75 from craigslist. I saw one the other day for $5 that needed the sprayer fixed.

I will never be without it again! I have all tile and detest black feet A single guy lived here before me...I mopped daily - still had black feet but the floors *looked* clean

Now I actually enjoy doing my floors!

If it leaves floors as spotless as you claim, I'd be willing to set aside my differences with a vacuum (or a vacuum like device) for spotless floors. Does it heat the water? Do you use chemical cleaners in it? I'm trying to get away from chemicals which is why a steam mop is catching my eye right now.

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

If it leaves floors as spotless as you claim, I'd be willing to set aside my differences with a vacuum (or a vacuum like device) for spotless floors. Does it heat the water? Do you use chemical cleaners in it? I'm trying to get away from chemicals which is why a steam mop is catching my eye right now.

No, the FloorMate does not heat the water. I start with hot water ~ the tank is pretty small so it stays hot.Steam mops heat the water (there is a BIG difference in how hot tho). I like this better than the steam mop I tried (shark) besides....I'm a little klutzy with steaming hot water

It comes with a Lysol type cleaner but I use vinegar most of the time for several reasons. It cleans well. It neutralizes and potty accidents. It smells pretty good. It's safe for Sugar. And I'm cheap

My ONLY complaint is it doesn't do a very good job on edges....but neither does a mop, really so I just quickly do those by hand!