Cooking
Hobs, Air fryers and Grills
In this guide, I explain clearly what a steam mop is, how a steam mop works, and why models such as the Duronic Steam Mop STM15 have become a practical choice for chemical-free floor cleaning. You will also find specific, actionable advice to help you get better results, avoid common mistakes, and keep floors cleaner for longer.
I was a lifelong sceptic. The sight of yet another appliance promising to revolutionise cleaning made me sigh. My routine was simple: a bucket, a mop, and a splash of pine-scented floor cleaner that left my kitchen smelling like a public toilet for hours. Then my son started crawling. The idea of his hands on a floor I had just mopped with chemicals stopped me in my tracks. A report from The Royal Society of Chemistry confirms our overuse of certain domestic cleaning products can be problematic, not just for the environment, but for indoor air quality.
For months, I was convinced my first air fryer was fundamentally flawed. It started to smoke at lower temperatures. The non-stick coating developed strange, dull patches. The once-crispy chips began to taste vaguely of last week's fish. I blamed the machine. The truth was far more embarrassing: I was cleaning it all wrong. In my rush to wipe it down, I was silently ruining it. This is a story I hear all too often. Proper cleaning is not about aesthetics, it is about performance, safety, and longevity. A poorly maintained air fryer will fail you. It will undercook, burn food, and eventually become a kitchen hazard.