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Just got my steam mop and...

It leaves white streaks. It's supposed to work on my foors but all it does is leave white streaks. I followed the instructions and everything was put together the right way. Am I doing something wrong? What can I do to not have the streaks? It's a bissell lift off steam mop.

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mom_to_kenzie

Asked by mom_to_kenzie at 2:05 PM on Feb. 14, 2012 in Home & Garden

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  • I don't know. I have a bissel and it doesn't leave streaks. Is it filled with water? Is something on the pad?
    mompam

    Answer by mompam at 2:10 PM on Feb. 14, 2012

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  • On the box there should be a manufaturer's hot line. I would call the number.

    I don;t know what could be causing this but they should be abl to help
    Dardenella

    Answer by Dardenella at 2:11 PM on Feb. 14, 2012

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  • When I got mine the instructions advised to wash the pads first and to use distilled water. Mine has never left streaks either. I use it on tiles, hardwood and linoleum.
    GrnEyedGrandma

    Answer by GrnEyedGrandma at 2:13 PM on Feb. 14, 2012

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  • Not sure. It's just water so there's nothing in it to streak like that. Did you try washing the pads first? Maybe there is something on there. If that doesn't work it's probably a manufacture defect and I'd call the company.
    maecntpntz219

    Answer by maecntpntz219 at 2:16 PM on Feb. 14, 2012

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  • I've never used a steam mop before but I'm sure that shouldn't be happening.. maybe to much soap
    mommys2cupcakes

    Answer by mommys2cupcakes at 8:22 AM on Feb. 16, 2012

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  • never had one I use a regular mop
    Christmaslver68

    Answer by Christmaslver68 at 12:59 PM on Feb. 19, 2012

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