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The Difference Between a Steam String Mop and a Regular String Mop

The Difference Between a Steam String Mop and a Regular String Mop

Steam string mop uses high temperature steam to clean floors, while traditional string mop only uses regular water. Modern steam mops can rotate 90 degrees back and forth and 150 degrees left and right, which is more labor-saving than traditional string mops that require bending down to clean. Steam string mops dry quickly after cleaning, while traditional string mops leave the floor wet.


The difference between steam string mop and traditional string mop in the use of water


Improved by cleaning tools suppliers, steam string mop is a mop that can emit hot steam at 120℃, effectively cleaning various dirt. Compared with traditional string mops, it works faster, cleaner and more thoroughly. Steam string mops use high temperature steam to dissolve stubborn stains and other dirt that are difficult to clean on the floor. Traditional string mops use a sponge or cotton to absorb water before cleaning, and only use regular cold or hot water to clean.


The difference in use and function between steam string mop and traditional string mop


Steam lazy mop is shaped like a vacuum cleaner, and its mop head can rotate 90 degrees back and forth and 150 degrees left and right for deep cleaning of hard-to-reach areas. Traditional string mops usually require bending down to clean, and it is more difficult to clean hard-to-reach areas.


The difference in post-cleaning between steam string mop and traditional string mop


Cleaning the steam string mop only requires removing the cleaning cloth on the mop and washing it, and the mop will dry quickly after cleaning. Traditional string mops require rinsing the sponge or cotton with water, and then drying it in the sun; otherwise, it will become wet and also become moldy if left too long.


Above are the differences between home cleaning tools steam string mop and traditional string mop. Traditional string mops are only used for floor wiping and at most adding disinfectant to sterilize the floor. Steam string mops are different; steaming the floor achieves high temperature sterilization and disinfection, which is a form of physical disinfection. If there are often children crawling and playing on the floor at home, it is recommended to use a steam string mop for regular disinfection. After all, physical disinfection has no side effects and will not damage the floor. If not, traditional string mops or chemical disinfection methods can also meet daily needs. But for health and safety, it is still recommended to use a steam string mop for safer disinfection and sterilization.

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