This week we bring a blog post written by Roman Peysakhovich, comparing stem mops and traditional mops, to determine which one to go for.

Comparison of steam mops vs. regular mops.

There are countless brands and types of mops that you can pick and choose from. However, how do you know whether you should buy a steam mop, or a traditional mop?

Here’s a full comparison of steam mops vs. regular mops.

What is better, steam mops or regular mops?

Answering this question definitively can be difficult to do because both types of mops are utilized for the same thing, floor cleaning.

However, some differences can make these types of mops better than the others in certain circumstances.

Quick Summary of Steam Mop and Regular Mop Pros and Cons

Traditional Mop Pros

If your household is on a budget, then the traditional mop might be the best choice for your needs. Traditional mops are usually more affordable than steam mops because they take less to produce.

Plus, they are the go-to mop for households that have different textures on their floors.

Unlike steam mops, traditional mops do not need any sort of power source, like batteries.

They are designed to be easy to care for, and they are generally safe for most floor types, which means that you don’t have to worry about your traditional mop messing up your floors or being difficult to take care of because traditional mops tend to be low maintenance compared to steam mop models.

•           More affordable

•           Do not need any sort of power source

•           Easy to care for

•           Safe for most floor types

Steam Mop Pros

One of the best things about steam mops is the fact that they are safe for pets and kids.

Unlike traditional mops, most steam mops do not require any sort of cleaning solution, which often has different chemicals in them.

The chemicals are what allow the cleaning solutions to effectively clean floors and get rid of stains and grime.

Steam mops also provide more sanitary cleaning situations because they are capable of disinfecting floors faster and more efficiently than traditional mops.

Steam mops are excellent for people who don’t have a lot of strength because they require less physical effort to use.

Finally, steam mops are better at cleaning tough grime than traditional mops because the steam mop uses water vapor, which loosens the grime easier.

•           Safe for pets and kids

•           Provides more sanitary cleaning situations

•           Require less physical effort

•           Better at cleaning tough grime

Traditional Mop Cons

Regardless of the type of cleaning solution you choose to use with your traditional mop, it won’t sanitize floors as effectively as a steam mop.

It will kill some bacteria and viruses, but it can’t kill the ones that are deep down in the crevices of your floor. Traditional mops require the use of detergents to clean effectively.

However, detergents can be harmful to you and the people in your home.

They are filled with different fragrances and chemical components that have been linked to a few different types of health issues.

Finally, traditional mops require a lot of labor exertion to function.

Between bending and standing to mop the floor, wringing out the mop can also be difficult and time-consuming compared to using a steam mop.

•           Won’t sanitize floors as effectively

•           Required detergents can be harmful

•           Requires a lot of labor exertion

Steam Mop Cons

Although steam mops are excellent in some situations, that does not mean that they do not have their own set of cons that go with them.

Compared to traditional mops, steam mops tend to cost more. You can find a traditional mop for as little as $10, but some steam mops can reach up to $200 or even more.

Steam mops can be used on various types of flooring, but they can damage flooring, like hardwood.

If you have hardwood floors in your home, you should know that using a steam mop on them could cause you to lose the warranty on the flooring even if it doesn’t directly damage the floors.

Therefore, it could be dangerous to use on certain types of flooring materials. Finally, unlike with a traditional mop, most steam mops do require some sort of power supply to operate.

•           Cost more

•           Dangerous to use on certain types of flooring materials

•           Requires some sort of power supply

We will come next week with the continuation of how the two types of mops work.

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