A steam mop for hard wax engineered wood floors?

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If you have hard waxed engineered wood floors, what do you use to clean them? Ever since I had them installed 10 years ago I have used one of those spray mops with a washable cloth. Occasionally I use a sponge mop to give the floor a more thorough clean but I’m worried about too much water on the floor. I would love a steam mop (as much as you can get excited by these things) for the tiles in the bathroom but I wondered if there was a steam mop that could do both? I don’t think they are recommended though??

I wouldn’t use a steam mop on wood engineered or otherwise. You’ll end up melting the adhesive.

I wouldn’t use a steam mop. They are messy, and a bit useless to be honest. They produce more water than a well rung out mop, as the steam condenses on everything, your walls, windows, any cold surface, creating more work, not less. And I certainly wouldn’t put it anywhere near wood of any kind. I think your spray one with the washable head is the best option. They are very sparing with fluid unless you go hog wild!

A steam mop won't be good for wood floors. We have LVT and were advised the same. I got this mop and it's been great- easy to set up and keeps the dirty and clean water completely separate. It doesn't put too much water on the floor either, which was my concern with a more traditional mop and bucket.

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Thanks so much for your replies. Definitely, no steam mop then. I’ll stick with what I’m doing but will also look into the recommendation above as I just don’t feel the floors are as clean as they could be. Thanks all.

We had this type of flooring at one point. It looked really beautiful but I still remember it was a bit high maintenance. I had a special soap for it and washed it by hand and had to use a special oil to oil it every so often (by hand). So quite time consuming and these maintenance products were expensive, but it did look stunning. Absolutely no mops of any kind, ever. You have to be very careful with water.
I decided we had to replace it after a while because it took too much maintenance to keep it exactly how I wanted it, in an immaculate condition. On that basis, I wouldn’t have it again in high traffic areas.
I actually sold it on ebay for a very good price, after my floor fitter suggested it. The buyer was beside himself with joy when I gave him the cleaning canisters with the soap and oil because he knew how expensive they were.

Method wood floor cleaner is good.

I have engineered wood, use a spray mop and occasionally use mop and bucket. I figure if it’s only occasionally it can’t do much harm.

Philips electric mop - it’s not a steam mop but it uses clean water from an onboard tank which it sucks up into a separate dirty water tank. It’s about the size of a spray mop and doesn’t need a bucket. I used to hate mopping but it’s now a favourite chore as it’s so easy. Philips do two models and I’ve got the cheaper one

We have a Karcher hard floor cleaner - same thing. It's brilliant and doesn't use a lot of water.

I have a Robot Hoover, named Derek, who vacuums everyday and mops once a week I just redo edges and corners with a cloth occasionally. I have a Eufy but other brands are available. I love him.