Linoleum floors are different from other types of floor surfaces in many ways and it is not easy to distinguish between them. Therefore, linoleum floor cleaning machines cannot be the same as other hard surface cleaners.
Linoleum floor cleaning machines have to be different from other types of cleaning machines. Linoleum is,
in many ways, different from other types of floor surfaces. The difference between linoleum and concrete or tiled surfaces is fairly obvious. However, it is not easy to distinguish between a vinyl floor and linoleum-covered floor.
While both these surfaces look almost the same, there are many fundamental differences between these surfaces. For instance, vinyl is a synthetically manufactured surface, while linoleum consists of natural substances. For the sake of comparison, linoleum is same as wooden surfaces in many aspects.
This is the reason why linoleum floor cleaning machines cannot be the same as other hard surface cleaners.
Which machine to choose?
The problem is that there are not many specially-made linoleum floor cleaning machines. The commonly available hard surface cleaners, such as pressure washers and steamers, are used for the task.
The mode of working of pressure washers is not so suitable for use as linoleum floor cleaning machines. These machines pump their output on to the surfaces to wash away dirt and impurities from hard surfaces. The problem of using these machines on linoleum surfaces is that too much water is not good for these surfaces.
Most of the pressure washers transfer large quantities of water on to the surfaces. Steam cleaners, on the other hand, have no such problems. Steam cleaners clean by ejecting high temperature output on to the surfaces to dissolve dirt and impurities present on the surface. These are the best available floor cleaning machines for linoleum-covered surfaces.
The following are some tips to make the best use of portable steam cleaners for cleaning linoleum surfaces.
Dry vapor output
As already mentioned, the quantity of water transferred on to linoleum surfaces should be as low as possible. For that reason, it is better to make use of floor steam cleaners with dry vapor output. Dry vapor refers to a state of superheated form of water, in which the liquid water content is less than 5 percent. That means a very low quantity of liquid water is passed to the linoleum surfaces.
Floor steam cleaners with dry vapor output ensure that the surfaces last long and remain clean.
Use carefully
You must keep in mind that vapor steam machines create high temperatures. Top floor cleaning machines offer temperatures as high as 369°F. You should not overexpose the linoleum surfaces to the high temperatures, but rather reduce pressure to lower the output temperatures.
Overexposure of heat may result in the damage of the surfaces. It is advisable to read the instructions before using the vapor steam machines.
Small detail brushes
One problem of cleaning most kinds of floors is the cleaning of corners and edges. Most people find it difficult to clean these surfaces to their satisfaction. That is where portable steam cleaners with small detail brushes come handy. Small detail brushes are cost effective too.
Choose the machine that is best suited for your requirements.
