Hi Moms,
I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on steam mops. I currently use the Swiffer Wet Jet when cleaning our wood floors but I would use the steam mop since it has no chemicals but only if it is effective. Wanted to ask advice being buying one. Thanks!
Thanks so much for your responses everyone! I may purchase the Shark. I'll let you know how I like it :).
Good Afternoon,
I have a steam mop and I love it. I feel it cleans so much better then a swifter. You can take the heads off and wash the pads.
Like that there are no chemicals and I don't have to keep buying the swifter pads.
I wouldn't use it on a laminate floor. For that I still use my swifter.
Good Luck
Many people love them and b/c of that I bought one to use on my wood floors. I HATE it! I find it dulls the wood and is hard to actually use. You have to pump the handle to get the steam which I find to be very difficult and quite a struggle. Maybe its just me but aftet all the great things I heard about it I was very disappointed. I dont even use it anymore :(
I have the Shark steam mop and LOVE it. The pads are reusable and washable and it does a really great job. I used to use the swiffer, but felt like it just put on a coating on the floor. The steam mop as you know just uses water and really cleans well. Its also easy to use. I highly recommend it- in fact I have for to a few of my friends. You won't be disappointed.
I got a Shark last year and love it! So easy to use, and yes no chemicals. You can get them at Bed Bath and Beyond and a great deal if you have a 20% off coupon.
I, too, have the smaller shark. It works great. No streaks like Jen F said. My hardwoods look glorious when I am done. Great for cleaning my 2 year old's bathroom...he pees EVERYWHERE! Cleans the tile just lovely. And, NO chemicals! How good is that?!
CHemical free and works good -go for this little health care investment.
I got the Eureka steam mop, the $70 one from Amazon with free shipping. It was a toss up between this and the Haan. The Shark is very popular but dosn't get as hot as these others, so if you're looking for that super hot steam, you won't get it with that. Also before using steam on your wood floors, make sure your wood has been sealed. Other than that, steam mops are great.
I have a Shark steam mop and I really like it. Just pour water in, plug it in and off you go. I think it cleans really well and don't use a mop anymore - I can get done in a little less time than using a traditional mop, and I think my floor is more clean. There are a couple different "levels" - I spent about $120 for mine. Came with a rectangle head, a triangle head, 2 covers (washable) for each head and a dustmop cover. Oh, and a little pitcher to fill the tank. That's my 2 cents.
I have a Shark Stream Pocket Mop and Love it! No chemicals and so easy to use. It works great. I highly recommend it!
I've got the Haan and LOVE IT!!!! My floors have never been so clean (and I am a cleaning fanatic) and it's so easy to use!!! Check out QVC I believe they sell a few different kinds and you can read reviews and you also get 30 days to try out whatever you buy and you can return if you're not happy with it.
After much research, we just ordered the Eureka Envirosteamer from Amazon for our hardwood bamboo flooring. If you look at the reviews listed, one of the first "most helpful" rates ALL steam mops. This woman and her friends got together to list pro/cons, length of cord, duration of steam, etc. VERY helpful for us, and we ended up with the Eureka Envirosteamer, her top pick!
I got the shark and it cleans nicely with only water. To me it is harder to push than a regular Mop and so I don't use it every time I mop. I use my Shaklee Basic H2 when I Mop regularly. It is non-toxic and does a great job so I don't really worry about the chemical thing.
Basic H2: http://healinghappens.myshaklee.com/us/en/products.php?sk...
I also have the shark steam mop. I am honestly not crazy about using it on the wood floors as it sort of leaves behind a "streaking" though I love it for the tile and linolium floors. I would get a good microfiber mop and a good spray cleaner and do it that way -- you will be amazed how much dirt comes out of your floors!!!
I have the shark and I LOVE it. I use it to clean my hardwood floors and the bathroom floors.
I was given the Haan Steam cleaner as a gift and absolutely love it. Any reviews that i've read up on it have been great. : ) I love not using any chemicals on the floor especially with a baby on the way
I have one and it is totally awesome. I have a dog and 3 cats and wood or tile floors and it cleans both equally well. If you have Bed Bath and Beyond nearby, buy it there and use your 20% coupon and it will be about $75. I waited til it went on sale at Kohls and used a 30% and got it for $60. Good luck, you will love it. Oh and it is the shark and make sure you buy the extra pads with the coupons, worth it!
My SIL has the Shark steam mop and LOVES it. She's quite obsessive about clean floors, so it's probably a really good product if she likes it!
I have the shark steamer mop and love it. It is fast and easy and the pads wash well so I don't have to keep buying pads. The floors also dry really fast so I can send the kids outside for a half hour do the floors and when thet come in they are dry. There is some type of warning on it though not to use on unsealed wood floors. I would suggest just reading the "precautions" before buying any steam mop for your wood floors but for tile it is great. A.
I've got the Shark and love it (when I have time to actually clean that is:) )
Hi K.,
I bought the shark steam mop from kohl's and it works fine.
I recommend that one and u can get it for under $100. Buy extra pads as well. Let us know if u get it and if it works well for u.
I believe the Swiffter Wet Jet is bad for animals. I cannot be 100% but I dod believe it happened to my dog that she got sick from it on the floor.
I heard the Shark is the best bet for everyone.
