kave70 Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 We're always trying to be careful about what cleaners we use in the house, especially for our FIDS sake. I was wondering if anyone uses one of those steam mops in/around bird messess. It says it only uses water to clean/sanitize. Does it clean well? Are you happy with it? Thanks for any thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I have seen some advertised lately that I have thought of getting, maybe it is the same ones you are talking about, I don't see what the harm could be if it only uses water to clean/sanitize. If you do get one be sure to let us know what you think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 My wife has a steam mop and she likes it very much. It only takes a minute to heat up. We also have a steam cleaner that is used on the cages to clean them and it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kave70 Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Ray, What sort of steam cleaner do you use to clean the cages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I sent you a PM and I will post info when I am off work Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I amdurios how a steam cleaner would ork on cages. Does it disinfect! Are they messy,do they make te floor wet! Lots of questions as having 5 cages to clean takes some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I have one of those Shark hand-held steam cleaners and I love it. It loosens up dried on poops, blasts seeds out of hard-to-reach places, blows away birdy dust, and leaves things really clean. Of course, Dorian has to be somewhere else because of the heat. Only down side? The heat 'refreshes' the poop smell! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Thanks, does it make a floor messy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Well, it re-liquifies old poops, so they're easy to wipe up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kave70 Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 I think I'm going to try one. Sam's cage is huge and I feel like the vinegar/water just isn't cutting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I have the Shark vac and steam. It does work great on the floors. I have both tile and wood through out my house. No carpets! It did however aquire a leak from the back of the water tank so it gets wetter than it should but i just throw a towel down and shuffle around, before though it worked great and dried very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I also posted this on anouther thread. I have a Scunci Steamer, Portable household steamer that has many attachments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bran Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I have a SteamFast 3-1 and I LOVE it! I even wrote a post about it! I got mine for very inexpensive, and it was the best investment that I made for my birds. http://parrotearth.com/2012/03/12/steam-mop-where-have-you-been/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kave70 Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Thanks- I'll definitely be trying one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kave70 Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 I bought both a steam mop and a steam cleaner and I am having way too much fun with them. After a lot of research I ended up buying Haan products and so far they are GREAT!! Sam's cage was so much easier to clean. The steam loosened all the poop and spattered food and it took me almost no time at all to wipe it all down. I just steam cleaned the cage we will be using for the new baby, and will spray vinegar and peroxide on it too, when it's dry and assembled. What a great find! Thanks for all of the suggestions. Karen and Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassy Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 which model did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I keep asking...how messy are they to use? Does it get the floor wet, etc, is there much of a wet mess to clean up after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bran Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I keep asking...how messy are they to use? Does it get the floor wet, etc, is there much of a wet mess to clean up after? It all depends on the setting that you are using. Fabric uses little steam, mop uses a bit more, and cleaner uses gushes of it. So, using it on the mop setting, and with the mop pad attached is like using a swiffer wet jet. I love that it doesn't soak your floor, and you don't have the lingering chemicals. The pad then un-velcros off and you just throw it in the wash. My wood floors and tile floors have never looked better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kave70 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 which model did you get? I got a HAAN Deluxe Total Steam Cleaning System - Includes FS20+ and HS20 So far, I'm exceptionally happy with it. Here is a link on amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027AK4WA/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 Talon- I didn't find it messy at all. I have a horse stall mat under Sams HUGE cage, and I can actually step in his cage to clean it. I didn't have any excessive mess- it was actually easier than when I used a rag and a bucket of water. As far as the mop, it was less water than I normally use too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Thanks you very much!! I think I will try it. I use a spray bottle and a scrubby pad to clean the cages. A floor mop for the floors. Sounds like this will be better!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlmuke Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 We have a shark steam mop the wife has already worn out two of them(in 8 yrs 7 on the first) they are awesome the nice thing about it is you pull the pad off and throw it in the wash. doesn't leave the floor damp just moist and really cleans the poop off the floor, I think I will invest in a handheld for the cage and its safe for the birds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlmuke Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 LOL I mentioned that I wanted to look at a handheld steamer while shopping last night and the wife informed me we had one in the closet and Low and behold we did I cleaned Fergies cage and WOW that thing works like a champ, cleaned everything right I highly suggest it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kave70 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 So, we got our steam mop and a hand held steam cleaner. I cannot believe how much the cleaner helps with the cage cleaning. This weekend my husband used it for the first time, cleaning Sam's palace, and he was completely thrilled. He said that he thinks it should be mandatory tool for all parrot owners.. hahahahahhaa Now that he loves it, maybe he will help me with the weekly overhauls more often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 So, we got our steam mop and a hand held steam cleaner. I cannot believe how much the cleaner helps with the cage cleaning. This weekend my husband used it for the first time, cleaning Sam's palace, and he was completely thrilled. He said that he thinks it should be mandatory tool for all parrot owners.. hahahahahhaaNow that he loves it, maybe he will help me with the weekly overhauls more often Well, you're looking at it the wrong way. Because he bought it for you to make things easier you should promise him that you'll do more areas in the house which will give him more time to relax with his hobbies or give him more time to watch more TV. A wife should always know her place in the home.Pleasing the husband should be your #1 priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 well, you're looking at it the wrong way. Because he bought it for you to make things easier you should promise him that you'll do more areas in the house which will give him more time to relax with his hobbies or give him more time to watch more tv. A wife should always know her place in the home.pleasing the husband should be your #1 priority. good grief!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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