Clean your hard floor effectively, using high temperature steam to rapidly break down grime & eliminate 99.9% of harmful bacteria for up to seven days. To ensure that the cleaner does not leak, you must ensure that both tanks & 100% in place before turning on the machine to prepare heating up. The machine must also be heated up fully before the trigger to release steam should be pressed. The Bare Floor Pro's cleaning pads are quick & easy to fit/remove from the unit, whilst also being easily washable, allow them to be used time & time again. After the cleaner has cooled down, you can simply peel away the pad from the base then wash them in your washing machine at a warm temperature & mild detergent, ready for the next cleaning task.