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Steam mops can be used on a variety of sealed, hard flooring.
For more information on how we tested steam mops, check outour testing processbelow.
The used mop pad needs to be removed manually, which is a wet and dirty job.
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While this seems like a small detail, many other steam mops dont have such intuitive buttons.
Once the indicator light goes on, the mop is ready to work.
Use one of the two tweaks: high or low.
The swivel head is very sturdy and easy to useit effectively fits into crevices and under or around furniture.
A nice add-on to this steam cleaner is the built-in scent disc tray.
When in use, the scent discs release a refreshing odor as you mop.
This mop comes with one scent disc and more can be purchased separately.
We appreciated that this cleaner was very lightweight and was easily able to maneuver around areas to clean.
At 6 pounds, its easy to use and lightweight, even when full of water.
The head of this mop is very maneuverable, so cleaning in corners was easy and effective.
We think the manual could do a better job of covering all of the extra features.
So how did we determine the best heavy-duty steam mop?
It also performed well overall in our categories for ease of use, effectiveness, maneuverability, and value.
TheDupray Neat Steam Cleanercleaned up a thick mess of jelly fairly easily.
It also worked well at loosening grime from grout.
The mop head tends to swivel unnecessarily when stuck on very sticky food spills.
Unlike some other options, the multiple attachments were easy to swap between and we found them quite effective.
Theres a lot to like about thisBissell steam mop.
In our tests, it worked equally as effectively on tile, grout, concrete, and sealedhardwood floors.
Once again, we took note of the convenient on/off switch, which we wish appeared on more models.
Along with the steam mop, this model comes with 13 accessories.
Some of the add-ons include a detachable hand steamer, bristle scrub brushes, and a fabric steamer.
While relatively lightweight and maneuverable, the only drawback we found was the lack of a swiveling head.
Like other Bissell cleaners, this option includes a port for fragrance discs.
These arent mandatory, but households with pet odors may appreciate the option.
Extremely lightweight, even when full of water,this steam cleaneris affordable and effective.
We were impressed that it was ready to go in just 15 seconds.
Once hot, the mop head smoothly passes over stains and cleaned them effectively and quickly.
When theyre full of water, the handheld parts can get quite heavy.
A good value, this cleaner is helpful for both homes with pets and without four-legged friends.
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The handle can be sensitive when weighed down with water.
While it works on many different flooring types, we found it worked particularly well on concrete.
One drawback for this product was the weight.
We spilled sticky syrup, chocolate milk, dirt, and hot sauce on each of the surfaces.
After each test, we then rated the mops performance.
Finally, we evaluated the process of removing the cleaning pad or cleaning the bristle brush.
After months of testing, we were able to narrow the selection down to the 10 best steam mops.
That said, toting around more water can make a steam mop heavier to operate.
It heated up quicklywithin 23 secondswhich is great for tackling spills and messes quickly.
We also appreciated the longer cord for better maneuverability and the several attachments included in the box.
But the design wasnt very convenient.
If you have any questions, check with your flooring manufacturer and err on the side of caution.
Can you put a cleaner in a steam mop?
Most steam cleaners run solely on water.
Is steaming a floor better than mopping it?
This truly depends on your cleaning goal and the throw in of mess in your household.
Also, be sure to leave adequate dry time for floors to ensure the shiniest sparkle, says Cohoon.
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