Floor washing machine: is it worth choosing?

Yes, a wet cloth on a broom has been the best way to wash the floor for some time. Everything is changed by electronic devices that just work better and more efficiently. The broom with a cloth is replaced by floor washing machines. But are they really needed in your home? 

Floor washing machines 

There are several types of floor washing machines:

1. Steam. These are special devices that wash by releasing hot steam.
2. Disks. Special floor washing devices in which the entire washing process is entrusted to a large disc. It rotates and thus washes the floor.
3. Washable vacuum cleaners. These are vacuum cleaners that can vacuum not only dust but also water. If you have a carpet in your home, you should definitely buy such a pump.
4. Industrial. These are sliding or even self-propelled floor washing devices. You’ve definitely seen these in supermarkets. They are usually used in large rooms. 

Possibilities of use 

If your home is small and needs to be washed only occasionally, investing in expensive washers is definitely not worth it. A simple steam broom would work best. This is a special device that allows steam into the wash cloth. Who needs them?

The steam instantly moistens the dried dirt off the floor surface, making it much easier to clean. This way cleaning your home doesn’t take long. In addition, the vapor destroys bacteria and microorganisms on the ground. For those who want healthy air, such a device is really needed.

If larger areas need to be cleaned, a disc floor cleaner should be provided. A large disc is used instead of a cloth. Everything works like a grinder. The disc rotates very quickly, so the floor is cleaned much cleaner than once with a wet cloth or steam broom. The disc is quite large, its diameter can be 30-50 cm, so it can be used to wash larger areas.
Professional cleaners hired by the business to clean offices use two appliances - a vacuum cleaner and a disc floor cleaner. The latter washes the floor well and the vacuum cleaner sucks in the remaining moisture and water. The floor washed in this way does not swell. In addition, the washable vacuum cleaner can be used for vacuuming and washing carpets. All you have to do is change the nozzles.

If the area is huge and the floor needs to be cleaned all day, do not do without a self-propelled floor cleaner. It’s such a small car that an employee sits on and cleans the floor while driving. You’ve definitely seen such a device in supermarkets. 

Is it worth choosing a floor washing machine? 

Washing the floor if you fall on your knees or bend your back by pushing the broom back or forth can go into oblivion. In fact, it’s worth it because the devices come in all sorts of situations. The main advantages are several:

• When using an electric floor cleaner, the back remains straight and unshaven. This is especially true for the elderly.
• The electric floor cleaner works more efficiently - it is necessary to scrape in the same place less times, which shortens the time for this work.
• Washes cleaner. This appliance washes much cleaner than by hand. True, the rag should not be completely abandoned, because the devices do not reach all corners. You will also need to use a cloth to reach all places.
• Does not leave moisture. This is especially important when washing laminate floors. If you leave a few drops of liquid on the cloth, it can penetrate between the laminate floor panels and deform them. This results in the survival of the laminate floor.
• Electric washers collect water, and some even dry the washed floor at the same time.
• Special household chemicals can also be used for washing and added to the appliance's water tank. 

Floor washing machines are quite expensive. Professional devices also cost several thousand euros. Home appliances are not that expensive.

Another disadvantage is that not all models disassemble and are compact. Most can fit on a small shelf, but not all. Therefore, you should evaluate where you will store the device.

Despite all the shortcomings, it is a really useful tool to keep everything clean in the house.