Ed,
I've looked at the integrated vac units; generally the factory guys don't think their that much of an advantage.
There's not much moisture to vac but on dirty tile jobs there usually is a bit of grit, if needed after the steps Robert mentioned, just run a quick vacuum. But that wont be often and I usually skip the post cleaning buff step Robert uses and just go straight to microfiber mopping.
While you're micro-mopping, just put a couple of cotton bonnets under your feet and walk them and you'll dry out and de-grit just about everything.
The steamers can prepare old poly surfaces for new coats. With pressure and temp up, the old coats will opaque (keep at it and they will largely remove) and then look smashing with the new topcoat. Way easier and cleaner that using a scratchy pad.
I only use those first if there is some kind of built up residue.
PS on sanitizing bio-stains.
The steamer will sanitize anything you put it to, though I continue to be an enzyme man for protein based staining.
I haven't tried this yet, but some claim the steamers can relieve furniture dents in rugs. Basically, take the triangle head with no microfiber towel over it and apply the steam and agitate.
Somebody let me know it you try this b/f I do.
I've looked at the integrated vac units; generally the factory guys don't think their that much of an advantage.
There's not much moisture to vac but on dirty tile jobs there usually is a bit of grit, if needed after the steps Robert mentioned, just run a quick vacuum. But that wont be often and I usually skip the post cleaning buff step Robert uses and just go straight to microfiber mopping.
While you're micro-mopping, just put a couple of cotton bonnets under your feet and walk them and you'll dry out and de-grit just about everything.
The steamers can prepare old poly surfaces for new coats. With pressure and temp up, the old coats will opaque (keep at it and they will largely remove) and then look smashing with the new topcoat. Way easier and cleaner that using a scratchy pad.
I only use those first if there is some kind of built up residue.
PS on sanitizing bio-stains.
The steamer will sanitize anything you put it to, though I continue to be an enzyme man for protein based staining.
I haven't tried this yet, but some claim the steamers can relieve furniture dents in rugs. Basically, take the triangle head with no microfiber towel over it and apply the steam and agitate.
Somebody let me know it you try this b/f I do.