| Eureka Enviro Hard-Surface Floor Steamer,313A |
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| Retail Price: $79.99 |
| Amazon Price: $59.54 |
The Eureka Envirosteamer comes packaged with two thick, durable, and reusable floor cloths. It also comes with a preheating/cool down tray, an ideal accessory for protecting flooring surfaces. A green power light lets you know when the machine is plugged in, and an amber-colored light alerts you when the water tank is empty. The mop also has an amply-sized 25 foot cord. With the 12.5 inch cleaning path and easy-reach design, the mop has no problem cleaning both large flooring expanses, as well as nooks and crannies.
The steamer comes packaged with two thick, reusable floorcloths. Additional floorcloths can be purchased separately. The mop should never be used unless a floorcloth is attached. To attach, set the base of steamer on the floorcloth, make sure the edges are secured over the base, and then tuck both ends under the cloth clips.
The Eureka steam mop can hold a total of twelve ounces of water, and will operate approximately fifteen minutes on one tank of water. Tap water can be used, although distilled water should be used if the tap water is hard. To fill the water tank, unscrew the safety cap and insert the included funnel. Using the measuring cup packaged with the steam mop, pour two measures of water into the tank. Replace the safety cap after filling the tank.
To heat the water, first plug in the steam mop. Place the machine on the preheating/cool down tray and press the power switch. The mop will take approximately three to four minutes to heat. It is ready to use as soon as it starts emitting steam.
Pass the mop head and cleaning pad slowly over the area that needs cleaned. Do not leave it in the same spot for more than fifteen seconds.
You may want to sanitize certain areas, such as the flooring surfaces near bathroom stools and in food preparation areas. To do this, position the mop head over the area to be disinfected. Leave in place for at least eight seconds, but for no more than fifteen seconds. The floor under the steamer will reach a temperature of 170 degrees Fahrenheit. This allows the area to be disinfected without the use of harsh chemicals.
When the water tank is empty, the mop will stop producing steam. The amber-colored light on the unit will also light, to alert you to the fact that the water tank is empty. Before refilling, turn off the machine, unplug it, and place on the preheating/cool down tray. You should also place the mop on this tray when you are finished cleaning. Also, when finished and after the machine has been given time to cool, the floorcloth should be removed, and the water tank should be emptied prior to putting the machine away.
As with other steam mop models, you should test the Eureka EnviroSteamer on a small flooring patch to verify that it will not affect the floor’s finish. The hot steam emitted by the machine may remove the sheen on surfaces treated with wax, as well as the coating on no-wax floors. Also, the machine should not be used on unsealed wood floors.
I did research many steam mops and was happy to find positive reviews on the Eureka Enviro Steamer. I ordered mine on December 5th and it arrived on December 9, 2010. I was so excited that I couldn’t wait to try it. I read all of the literature that was enclosed in the box and was disappointed to find out that Eureka does not recommend using their product on pre-glued vinyl square flooring. No where in any of the customer reviews or Eureka information did it mention this.
I would like to know, if the glue will get wet and loosen the pre-glued vinyl squares over time. My husband does not want to have to replace the kitchen floor. If someone has used it on this type of flooring, I would be interested in what they have to say.
I really don’t want to return it. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Did you receive an answer to your question or have you tried it? I want to buy the eureka yet I am trying to find out if it will affect the glue. I have glued down vinyl planks. My thought is that if you do not leave it in place that long, it cannot get hot enough to loosen the glue. I have read that others love it and use it yet avoid the seams. I cannot do this with planks.
I just ordered my steam mop from WalMart after reading reviews on many different types. If you go to the WalMart site and enter in this steamer name and model it will bring you to the page and at the bottom are reviews. There are at least 2 of the 254 reviews that said the used it on the square self stick tiles. The said it cleaned perfectly with no loose tiles. I hope this helps.
I purchased a Eureka Enviro-Steam Floor cleaner in March 2010 with the 1 year warranty. It has worked sporatically. It is heavy, difficult to clamp the cleaning pads in place, pours out all the steam at once leaving a huge puddle on my floor which I have to wipe up with a towel, has a limited cord length. I would not recommend this product to anyone. Eureka has chosen not to stand behind their product and passes the problem to a repair shop and then back to amazon.com. I’ve offered to return the faulty cleaner to them for a return of the purchase price and they will not take the unit back and told me to return it to where I purchased it. Amazon has a 90 day return policy and after that says you have to return the product to the manufacturer , who says return it to amazon.com (a pass the problem to someone else technique). I could understand if I had done something to damage the unit, but newer reviews that have been written by others describe the same issues. So much for customer satisfaction.
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I purchased the Eureka Enviro Steamer from Wal-Mart.com and I have used it weekly for the past 2 months. The first use was the only time this product left puddles. Since that time it has performed beautifully and I love the results!
I am using this on 12″ self-stick vinyl tiles that were installed with glue. I also use it weekly on my laminate countertops.
My steamer does not heat up. Power is on green light is on but no steam or heat.