Steam Mop Detergent

[Ann]

I recently bought a steam mop from Aldi, to use on my carpets. I have noticed that Amazon and Ebay sell detergents suitable for adding to the water in steam mops. Could I use an ordinary dilutable carpet cleaner like Bissell? Or does it have to especially made to use in the steam mops? I find that steam alone does not remove the dirty marks on my cream lounge carpet.

[treetops68]

You could certainly try it but you may find that it doesn't work as well as one specificaly made for steam mops.

[woofgang]

might find it voids your guarantee. i use one of those cleaners that you spray on the floor and mop off with my steam mop to take care of thr filthy bits

[Ratty2E]

Steam mops are good for lifting the pile, refreshing and deodorising carpets but I think a shampooer would be better for actual cleaning. If it's just a few marks you could try a spot cleaner before you steam. I mainly use mine on hard floors and do add a dash of Zoflora, which adds a nice scent.

[murraymints]

I spray extra dirty bits directly before steaming...wouldn't put anything in it ...

[B00]

Don't understand the thinking of detergents for a steam mop. Surely one of the mop's selling powers is that it hygienically cleans surfaces without added chemicals?

[woofgang]

except Boo, that there are certain things that it won't clean, like a mixture of dog dribble and biscuit....

[murraymints]

and manure brought in on bottom of wellie boot !