Does anyone know of a cordless, hard floor steamer with triangle-shaped disposable pads?
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Have you picked up a steamer and now wanting pads for it or a box full of pads and want the steamer to match?
Most ones I used or otherwise seen have a washable pad (almost looks like a shower cap), assuming I even use that head on it at all (raw steam is far better most times I want such a toy -- steam mop is like most combination tools in being a worse version of both things it is combining, where steam wand or steam spout is wonderful for windows, soft furniture, carpets and the like. If I had to do a hard floor with it I would sooner do a steam wand and follow it up with one of those disposable pad squirt stick things, Swiffer wetjet if you want an American brand). Likewise I have seen cheap ones in discount shops (some actually are pretty good) right on through to prosumer and even high end cleaning company grade things. The high end ones sometimes having disposable things as it speeds things up/you are billing it all to the customer anyway.
Most ones I used or otherwise seen have a washable pad (almost looks like a shower cap), assuming I even use that head on it at all (raw steam is far better most times I want such a toy -- steam mop is like most combination tools in being a worse version of both things it is combining, where steam wand or steam spout is wonderful for windows, soft furniture, carpets and the like. If I had to do a hard floor with it I would sooner do a steam wand and follow it up with one of those disposable pad squirt stick things, Swiffer wetjet if you want an American brand). Likewise I have seen cheap ones in discount shops (some actually are pretty good) right on through to prosumer and even high end cleaning company grade things. The high end ones sometimes having disposable things as it speeds things up/you are billing it all to the customer anyway.
I wasn't saying they did. I was saying if I was in a situation where steam cleaning a floor is a good idea then I would do steam followed by going round with one of those disposable things to pick up all that was loosened by it.
In the UK there’s lots of steamers with triangular heads. Quick Google-fu shows me Beldray and Vileda, the latter being a pretty obvious “big name brand”. They’re countless. If you’re looking for something more “professional”, I have no experience - been a while since my last renovation/construction gig, so I’m not sure what’s the current “prosumer” favourite… not that you’d necessarily need something rugged for personal use.
Define disposable. You can take them off the steamer and dispose of them, yes. They’re just microfibre on clips. Are you looking for something biodegradable as well?
Like those thin cottony ones for Swiffer or Kathy Ireland or Shark Wet that are available many places in large quantity, and are made to be thrown away
Vileda does their own refill packs just like that, or you can get third-party ones so long as the dimensions match (you have to check compatibility), yes. Example refill kit below.
They’re not permanently attached to the steamer, you can remove them and toss’em when they’re dirty.
They last a very long time, but realistically they will eventually tear, or become stained, or otherwise contaminated to a point that they will need replacing. You don’t want to spread dirt around, you want the pad to absorb whatever it picked off the floor, and no material will do that indefinitely.
so your argument is it only lasts a year or two? the savings are substantial and you don't spread dirt around anymore than a disposable would.
to answer your portable question: no you won't. the power draw needed in steam cleaning would render them useless for anything more than spot cleaning.
EDIT: wait... just so we are clear; you are aware the non disposable ones can be cleaned in a laundry machine right? or in your sink by hand?
I’m very aware of that. The OP asked for one with disposable refills in a particular shape - this fits the bill.
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