Rec your steam mop, please

mrs.forrister

We are about to put down hardwood floors and I'd like to get a steam mop for cleaning them.  I've read some reviews online but I'd like your input, too.  TIA.

mswood1977

We have a Shark steam mop and love it.  It is the best thing on our hardwood floors.  Everything else we mop them with always left streaks, but the shark doesn't.

 

JalynSue

https://www.nfm.com/DetailsPage.aspx?ProductID=33610106

 My DH and I got this one last week, we've only used it twice but so far we love it!

lollypop1989

Yes, Shark is a really good brand. If you want to get something other than that, though, just make sure it says "safe for hardwood." Most of them are, but the one we have isn't. (We have linoleum)

dangerkitty102

shark vac & steam

It was worth the little extra money to be able to vaccum up crumbs and dog hair first and instantly switch to steam mop mode. 

PotomacSt

I have a steam shark pro and it's too much of a PITA for regular use.

It has a "ready" light that comes on when it's fully pressurized, and a "wait" light for when it needs to re-pressurize (is that a word?). It randomly switches back to "wait" while you're in the middle of cleaning and you don't notice until you realize you've just squirted a giant puddle of water on the floor that you then have to go back and sop up. 

It does work well for the occasional deep cleaning. It was able to get most of the stains out of my unglazed 80-year-old bathroom tile.

boymomstrong

we have the Orek Steam Mop but I love it bc it will refresh your carpets as well!

I have had mine for about 3 years, and we had tried others but nothing does it like the Orek.

Oh and it has an attachment for windows, or shower doors.... )

hmartinez0809

The shark is awesome.... I LOVE ours. ;-) 

jnicole1120

Another vote for the Shark.

jworkman1980

dangerkitty102:

shark vac & steam

It was worth the little extra money to be able to vaccum up crumbs and dog hair first and instantly switch to steam mop mode. 

THIS

AnaKat405

Popping in to say Shark!  lol.  I've wanted one for ages as I usually take care of the floors on hands and knees with a bucket and sponge because I think mops are disgusting.  The shark cuts cleaning time in half and does a far superior job!

Zoey1309

I?ve had two sharks in the past. While I liked them both, they only lasted a year each. Not sure if I just used them too much or had bad models.

M&D06

We have a Haan Slim and Light and I love that thing.  We did have a Shark pocket steam mop but it only lasted about a year.  The handle is really flimsy and it snapped on me one day and steam/water started coming out everywhere..I was not happy. 

Whittyone12

mswood1977:

We have a Shark steam mop and love it.  It is the best thing on our hardwood floors.  Everything else we mop them with always left streaks, but the shark doesn't.

 

 All of this I absolutely love mine!  

Nicholetta77

We have the Euroflex Monster and love it.  If you go on Amazon and look at any steam mops, at the bottom of the page there is this lady who reviewed all steam mops and rates them.  It's REALLY thorough and long but it was worth reading.

mrs.forrister

Nicholetta77:

We have the Euroflex Monster and love it.  If you go on Amazon and look at any steam mops, at the bottom of the page there is this lady who reviewed all steam mops and rates them.  It's REALLY thorough and long but it was worth reading.

I actually read that earlier today.  I like the Monster and the Haan.  I think I'm going to get the Haan.

amanda31H

Late to this, but I bought the Eureka b/c it had better reviews on Amazon and I HATE it.  It's terrible.  I'd much prefer something with a  microfiber pad...I felt like I was rubbing a damp dishtowel around my floor with the eureka.  Wished I'd gotten the Shark or Haan.