Steam mops seem like a perfect deep-cleaning tool—you don’t have to wring out dirty water like with a mop, and the heat can loosen up sticky spots that might otherwise require hard scrubbing. But ...

The moisture can cause more damage than you think. Plus other advice on when to use steam mops. Unlike with wood, you can use a steam mop on the majority of vinyl floors. By Haniya Rae Steam mops seem ...