Shark Steam Mop: 3 Mo. Experience & Tips

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The discussion centers around the effectiveness and usability of a steam mop purchased three months ago. The user reports that it cleans various floor types, including wood, tile, and vinyl, effectively. However, they express frustration with the difficulty of changing mopheads, which requires significant strength, and the risk of burns from hot water drips if the mop is not cooled down first. The use of distilled water is recommended to avoid streaks. There is skepticism about whether steam cleaning can achieve the same level of cleanliness as traditional cleaning methods with detergents. The user plans to conduct a comparison test between steam cleaning and a baking soda and vinegar solution, emphasizing concerns about the potential damage steam may cause to wood floors. Overall, while the steam mop is praised for its convenience, doubts remain about its cleaning efficacy compared to conventional cleaners.
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I bought the latest model 3 months ago. It cleans all of my floors (wood, tile, vinyl) quite well.

Main problem I have with this mop is that changing mopheads (e.g., the one for all floors vs. the one for wood floors) is nowhere as easy as shown on the infomercial--you need to have very strong hands. And unless you wait till the mop has cooled off, removing a mophead results in being scalded by hot water drips.

Also, it's a good idea to use distilled water, as regular water may leave streaks.
 
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Do they work as well as advertised, though?
 
Not sure of the brand, but Tsu loves her steam mop. However, I'm not convinced and will eventually do a "water and soap vs steam test". Not that it will matter... :biggrin:
 
If you do do one, Ivan, would post results, please? I can't seem to wrap my mind around the idea that steam would make surfaces as "clean" as using a cleanser. And the floor cleanser I use is baking soda and vinegar because I don't want Bean walking across a damp floor with chemicals on it and then licking her paws. It nevertheless strikes me that by adding something to the hot water I use is a superior situation. However, the steam mop looks fantastically quick and easy. It's tempting.
 
The steam is probably good at making it look clean, because it would help cut grease better than water alone. But, yeah, not sure it would be superior to using a detergent of some sort. I'd be worried about using steam on wood floors. That would seem rather damaging.
 

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