Vax VX22 Questions & Answers
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Purchased my Vax 3 years ago. Does the job on my tiled floors weekly … but the filter doesn’t last very long. It splits, leaks and leaves the little ‘beads’ all over the floor. New filter costs minimum $76-$80 and I’ve used 4 so far. Gone again now but I won’t be replacing this time. Will buy a new steamer - but NOT an Electrolux brand! Any suggestions for replacement?
I just purchased this steam mop from the good guys. I haven’t even picked it up and I’m worried about all the crappy reviews! The reviews on the good guys website were pretty positive! Question…..have I made a mistake!
No, they work well and are easy to use. The longevity is questionable, as components will fail after a while but you can get spares. We still have ours after many years but we are on the second handle and the detergent bottle is finished. Not the worst.
Thankyou for your honesty! :)
Can Vax 22 be used on timber floor?
It is not recommended on timber and I never used on my timber floors, only tiled areas.
Given timbers ability to soak up water I would avoid using a steam mop on it other than at the lowest setting if at all
Vax says it can be used only on SEALED hard floors, timber included. I would suggest steam cleaning in an inconspicuous area first to see how it goes.
Could you run the steam with just water ?
Yes you could. Tap water will work fine. But over time deposits may build up and eventually block the steam jet. If you don't care about the longevity, just use tap water. I use de mineralized.
Yes, I do it all the time. The unit does come with a hard water filter so this deals with some of the deposits from tap water. If you can get demineralised water cheaply it is recommended.
How much does the vax detergent cost per litre & how much do you use per tank?
The detergent costs about $15 for over a litre and you use 50ml per detergent tank refil (the steam water is separate). One detergent tank refil lasts me 3 or more floor cleans and that is for roughly 160sqm of tile each wash. I run my detergent light.
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