Do you use a steam mop on laminate floors?

[Murdoc]

I know they say not to use steam mops on laminate floors, but I'm wondering if anyone has done it anyway, and if you suffered any negative consequences.

 

[NutBucket]

Works fine in my experience. I did ask my flooring guy about using steam on solid hardwood and he advised against it.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

I've used them on both laminate and now hardwood its been fine. I do use the low setting and I steam sparingly like before I use the bona floor wax stuff or to clean up cat puke.
Test an area first to be sure

 

[Greenman]

It will probably have undesirable cumulative effects.

 

[mizzou]

I noticed last winter that the laminate glue in my kitchen came loose by the heat vent and it bubbles up when the wood subfloor contracts.

I imagine using heat will degrade the glue over time as well.

I hated laminate floors before, now I really hate them!

 

[NetWareHead]

It will probably have undesirable cumulative effects.

Agree. Steam and heat are penetrating and the only thing holding those floors together are glue. Sure those mops might clean well but your floor will probably look like crap down the line.