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Is it safe and okay to steam clean a vinyl floor?
Is it safe and okay to steam clean a vinyl floor? Does it depend on different factors?
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"It is fine to steam clean not much can go wrong with vinyl"
Answered on 17th May 2022 - Member since Jan 2019 -
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"Yes definitely. It will remove all dirt and grime and leave the floor looking shiny and new!"
Answered on 17th May 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 -
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"no steam cleaners shouldn't be used on any floor I know they say they can but heat is never good"
Answered on 6th Jun 2022 - Member since Feb 2019 -
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"Yes you can steam clean a vinyl floor, but not at high setting."
Answered on 23rd Jan 2023 - Member since Nov 2022 -
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"Yes it’s ok to steam vinyl flooring.
Regards
Darren"
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Darren"
Answered on 17th May 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 -
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"Yes you can steam clean any form of vynil. No problem what do ever"
Answered on 17th May 2022 - Member since Sep 2020 -
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"Yes but must be steamed on low temperature or will bring it up"
Answered on 17th May 2022 - Member since May 2022 -
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"It depends on the vinyl and the steam application process used.
There is likely to be less chance of damage using a bonnet on the steamer which spreads the steam over a wider area as concentrated steam will over heat the flooring g and cause burns.
Hope this helps."
There is likely to be less chance of damage using a bonnet on the steamer which spreads the steam over a wider area as concentrated steam will over heat the flooring g and cause burns.
Hope this helps."
Answered on 17th May 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 -
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"vinyl reacts to heat and moisture so i would so no, but i would ask the manufacturers of the product for a second opinion"
Answered on 19th May 2022 - Member since Nov 2021 -
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