Floor still looks dirty after mopping? Cleaning experts reveal why your mop is spreading dirt — and how to fix it.

Dirty floors often result from leftover cleaner or dirty mop water. Sweep first, use a little cleaner, mop in sections, and use a figure-8 motion. Avoid steam mops on non-tile floors; mop and vacuum ...

Check cleaning instructions, labels, and tags to ensure items are steam-safe. Avoid steam-treating natural surface materials that haven't been properly sealed. Steam-cleaning certain man-made flooring ...