Hoover Floormate

februarybride Posted: Aug 11, 2003 09:25 AM

Hoover Floormate

Anyone have one of these?
I have Pergo floors throughout the house, is it good on Pergo?

Would you recommend it?

Thanks!!

MNJSPLUS2 Posted: Aug 11, 2003 09:44 AM

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I use mine but without the power brush

Samanthas Mom Posted: Aug 11, 2003 09:45 AM

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why w/out the power brush?? I have one and use it on wilson art laminate which is the same as pergo
I love it by the way!

MNJSPLUS2 Posted: Aug 11, 2003 09:54 AM

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I was told not to use the brush because it might scratch the floor.I know pergo isnt supposed to scratch but hubby worked so hard I dont want to take any chances. He was so proud of himself

februarybride Posted: Aug 11, 2003 09:58 AM

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If this thing works, I'd be a very happy person! I hate cleaning the pergo!!

Samanthas Mom Posted: Aug 11, 2003 10:02 AM

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You just detach it? I use it twice a week and so far
no scratches

Samanthas Mom Posted: Aug 11, 2003 10:03 AM

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february bride- it works! its great b/c you can sweep and mop at the same time
I recommend you use the clorox cleaner that comes w/ the clorox mop or windex or lemon ammonia mixed w/ warm water
some cleaners are not good for the floors

MNJSPLUS2 Posted: Aug 11, 2003 10:08 AM

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Thanks I might try it b/c I am getting sick of using the upholstry peice it is so small and it takes forever but I do use the clorox cleaner

februarybride Posted: Aug 11, 2003 10:14 AM

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Right now I use this cloth mop thing and spray pergo cleaner...but it's such a pain in the butt!

The floormate is kind of expensive so I didn't want to buy it unless I knew it worked. I think I may get it....now DH can do all the mopping!

One more question...does it take long? Obviously you have to vacuum first...but do you have to go over the same spot a couple of time to clean and dry?

MNJSPLUS2 Posted: Aug 11, 2003 10:18 AM

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It doesn't take that long you do have to go over it a couple of times depending on how dirty the floor is. It takes a little longer on carpet. The only thing I dont like is that it gets very heavy after a while. But it works and I think it was worth the purchase

februarybride Posted: Aug 11, 2003 10:38 AM

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I'll take heavy over having to sweat when cleaning the floors
I think I'm gonna get it!

Samanthas Mom Posted: Aug 11, 2003 10:39 AM

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go to bed and bath
this way you can use a 20% off coupon

februarybride Posted: Aug 11, 2003 11:02 AM

I just got that coupon too! Yeah

firegal Posted: Aug 11, 2003 11:06 AM

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I registered for it - all of your tips will come in handy if I get it.

Fran M Posted: Aug 11, 2003 11:13 AM

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Does anyone use it on hardwood or ceremic. I have been thinking about getting it.

februarybride Posted: Aug 11, 2003 11:24 AM

Which model do you have?
2800 , 3000 or 3010

And can you shut the scrub brush feature off?

Sasha96 Posted: Aug 11, 2003 11:57 AM

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I have it and LOVE IT!!!! I use it to vaccuum my Pergo but I haven't used it to wash it because the Pergo said I should only use a damp mop and the Floormate puts out a lot of water/cleaner. The Pergo said that if you use a lot of water on it then it will get in the joint and swell the material, or something. Does anyone else besides Tammy use it on laminate? I highly recommend getting it!

Sasha96 Posted: Aug 11, 2003 11:58 AM

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BTW, it has three settings:

dry pick up - vaccuum
wet scrub - scrubbing, if you pull the trigger then it squirts out the cleaner/water combo otherwise the brush just go
wet pick up - squeege dry

Samanthas Mom Posted: Aug 11, 2003 11:58 AM

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sasha- there is a drying feature wet/dry scrub
takes up almost all the water and whatever spots it leaves I or craig, he always finds them! Hit it w/ a paper towel