The best hard floor cleaners do more than just clean the floors: good cleaners will actively remove dirt, disinfect the floors, and make them look new. The classic mop and bucket will definitely wash your floors, but it will also make them soak and not take away all the dirt and hair that accumulates over time. In addition, when using a mop and bucket, you will dip back into the dirty floor water over and over again, which means you will actively put the dirt back on the floor.
None of these are ideal, which is why if you have a lot of sealed hard floors in your home, it makes sense to invest in quality hard floor cleaners. Some of the best hard floor cleaners can actually vacuum, wash and dry in one go, which means you don’t have to spend half a day cleaning the floor.
If you want to learn more about how to choose the best hard floor cleaner, our buying guide below provides some additional information that may be useful to you. If you already know what to look for, please continue reading our selection of the best hard floor cleaners now.
Although both hard floor cleaners and steam cleaners can clean hard floors, as expected, steam cleaners only use hot steam to remove dirt. On the other hand, hard floor cleaners tend to use a combination of a vacuum cleaner and a rotating roller brush to simultaneously vacuum and wash away dirt.
As mentioned above, most hard floor cleaners vacuum, clean and dry your floor at the same time, which greatly reduces the time and effort spent on cleaning and the time spent waiting for the floor to dry.
When used with cleaning solutions, especially antibacterial solutions, hard floor cleaners can better remove any annoying bacteria that may be lurking. Most have double tanks, which means that only clean water will flow onto the floor via rollers.
You can use a hard floor cleaner on any hard floor, including wood, laminate, linen, vinyl, and stone, as long as it is sealed. Some cleaners are even versatile and can be used on hard floors and carpets. Unsealed wood and stone should not be cleaned with hard floor cleaners because moisture may damage the floor.
It all depends on you. However, if your home has heavy traffic—that is, a lot of people and/or animals—we recommend that you use a hard floor cleaner every few days.
For rooms that are not frequently used, clean them thoroughly every two weeks. Of course, if you want, you can do this more often or less, depending on how dirty your home is each week.
Most hard floor cleaners are more expensive, ranging from £100 to £300. We think the best hard floor cleaner is about 200 to 250 pounds. It can vacuum, clean and dry, but it is also pleasant to use.
If you are tired of waiting 30 minutes for the floor to dry after vacuuming and mopping, this beautiful little hard floor cleaner from Vax may change your deep cleaning habits. ONEPWR glide does all three things at the same time, saving you time and minimizing workload. It is suitable for all hard floors, including wood floors, laminates, linens, vinyl, stone and tiles, as long as they are sealed.
It was able to pick up large pieces of food (such as grains and pasta) as well as smaller dirt and debris at the same time, which left a deep impression on us. It did not completely dry our floor, but it was not far away, and we could use the space as usual within a minute or two. This compact cleaner is also equipped with LED headlights, which can be used in areas that are hard to see. Once you have finished cleaning, Glide’s self-cleaning system will flush the machine with water to keep the machine clean. With a running time of 30 minutes and a tank capacity of 0.6 liters, this is not the most powerful cleaner on this list, but it is ideal for small and medium-sized households.
Main specifications-capacity: 0.6l; running time: 30 minutes; charging time: 3 hours; weight: 4.9kg (without battery); size (WDH): 29 x 25 x 111cm
The FC 3 weighs only 2.4 kg and is a very light, easy-to-use hard floor cleaner, and it is also wireless. The slim roller brush design not only means that it is closer to the edge of the room than some of the other cleaners on this list, but it is also easier to store. In addition to being super simple to use, the drying time of FC 3 also left a deep impression on us: you can reuse the floor in just two minutes.
This cordless vacuum cleaner can provide you with a full 20 minutes of cleaning time, which does not sound like much on the surface, but it is enough for two medium-sized rooms with hard floors. However, more space will certainly benefit from stronger and more durable cleaners.
Main specifications-capacity: 0.36l; running time: 20 minutes; charging time: 4 hours; weight: 2.4kg; size (WDH): 30.5×22.6x 122cm
If you prefer a more traditional steam mop to a thick hard floor cleaner, this is an ideal choice. Shark’s compact product may have cords, but it weighs 2.7 kg, which is much lighter than other hard floor cleaners, and its rotating head makes it very easy to get around corners and under tables. No battery means you can keep cleaning until the water tank is used up, and three different steam options can easily switch between light cleaning and heavy cleaning.
The most ingenious thing we found is the mop’s cleaning head. The Kick n’Flip reversible mop head utilizes both sides of the cloth to provide you with twice the cleaning power without having to stop and change the used cloth. If you want to make an appropriate compromise between affordability and performance, this is definitely worth considering.
Main specifications-capacity: 0.38l; running time: not applicable (wired); charging time: not applicable; weight: 2.7kg; size (WDH): 11 x 10 x 119cm
On the surface, the Crosswave cleaner seems a bit expensive compared to some of the other items in this list. However, this beautiful cleaner is actually suitable for hard floors and carpets, which means you can switch from hard floors to carpets almost seamlessly. The spacious 0.8-liter water tank means that even the dirtiest floors have enough capacity, and because it is corded, you can basically have unlimited running time, which is perfect for any size room.
The unique feature of the pet version is its slightly thicker brush roller, which is better at picking up extra hair left by furry friends. There is also an additional filter that can better separate liquids and solids, making hair treatment easier. The pet version is also equipped with a new cleaning solution designed specifically for households with pets, although this can also be used on older models. We really rate the large fuel tank and separation function of this heavy-duty cleaner; however, if you need light cleaning, this may not be for you.
Main specifications-capacity: 0.8l; during operation: not applicable; charging time: not applicable; weight: 4.9kg; size (WDH): not specified
Most cordless hard floor cleaners provide you with more freedom of movement, but doing so will sacrifice capacity and cleaning ability. However, the multi-surface Bissell Crosswave cleaner offers the best of both worlds. Like the wired Crosswave Pet, the wireless version also has a 0.8-liter large water tank, which is spacious enough for even the largest room. It has a run time of 25 minutes, which is the standard for a hard floor cleaner and should be enough to cover three to four rooms.
This is not much different from the wired version. Just like a pet floor cleaner, it has a water tank filter that can better separate solid dirt and hair from liquids, and it weighs 5.6 kg more than the wired version. The biggest selling point here is that it is completely cordless and can handle hard floors and carpet areas, which we think makes the extra cost well worth it.
Main specifications-capacity: 0.8l; running time: 25 minutes; charging time: 4 hours; weight: 5.6kg; size (WDH): not specified
FC 5 is essentially the heavy-duty wired version of Karcher’s cordless FC 3, which integrates vacuuming, washing and drying. There is a wireless version of FC 5, but we still recommend FC 3 to those who want to give up the power cord.
Like its cordless counterpart, the unique brush roller design means you can clean closer to the edge of the room, which other hard floor cleaners struggle to do due to their size and construction. The roller brushes can be easily disassembled and cleaned for reuse, and if you browse them quickly, you can also get additional roller brushes through the Karcher website.
No battery means you can keep clean as you want, but the small 0.4-liter fresh water tank means that if you are dealing with a big job, you need to add water at least once during the cleaning process. Nevertheless, Karcher FC 5 corded is still a high-performance floor cleaner at an attractive price.
Main specifications-capacity: 0.4l; during operation: not applicable; charging time: not applicable; weight: 5.2kg; size (WDH): 32 x 27 x 122cm
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Post time: Sep-03-2021