Product Description
Shark Steam Mop combines the power of hot steam with a triple action Micro-fiber pad to loosen, lift and lock dirt in place. Lightweight (3lbs), easy to operate steam mop spent on costly abrasives and is safe on vinyl, linoleum and hardwood floors. Oblterates tough grime, disintegrates scuff marks, melts away sticky messes, and absorbs muddy footprints. Eliminates mop wringing and carrying water bucket. Non-toxic: no chemicals left behind. Features 20', cord and 2 machine washable pads. 113/4"x7x47.
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SHARK STEAM MOP
- Publisher: Get Organized
- Label: Get Organized
- Studio: Get Organized
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 136 reviews
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Decent cleaning, but flimsy 2008-08-28
Comment: I have engineered BR-111 hardwood floor and laminate floor in the house. I actually bought both Bissell's and Shark's steam mop, but had not decided on which box to open until last night, after reading all the reviews about both products. I decided to take the Shark for a spin because the reviews suggest steam from Shark's isn't as excessive as the Bissell's as people there complain the cloth to be too wet, and can take a long time to dry. For those who complains about streak marks, I don't know if they have mopped the floor using the most traditional method, or their arms are so strong (unless you use cloth and knee on the floor all the time) that can keep the moisture in the cloth/mop at the minumum. I want to start the experiment by using the least steam and heat possible.
Now, I don't understand why someone here needs to wet the pad before start mopping using Shark's, I wonder if they ever read the manual suggesting to "pump" a few times to get the steam out and wet the pad that way. You definitely don't want to get the pad too wet.
Then there're those who expect the mop to "pick up dirt". Again, I don't know what size of dirt they expect the mop pad to pick up, but it's fairly large when the mop just push those things back and forth. Besides, you don't really want the pad to pick up those things as it would be trapped in the pad and too hard to wash, whether hand-wash or machine-wash.
Having said all these, I do agree with others that, to be more specific, the grey connection between the aluminum handle and the purple body near the tank is flimsy. I would expect some material sturdier than this. I did not break anything from my first try, however!
The device is easy to assemble and use. The steam comes only if you push the mop, causing the long handle to be pushed into the tank at the bottom, allowing the steam to vent. I haven't seen or used Bissell's yet, but there's only one hole in the middle of the pad area that allows the steam to vent. I wonder if more holes would allow the steaming and cleaning to be done more effectively. As you pull the mop back, you're actually wiping the excessive steam on the floor away, keeping the streaks at the minimum. From my observation, I see the steam is released at the right amount as long as you're not pushing it too slow.
Is the floor clean? I think it works fine on my hardwood floor, but the result on my laminiate isn't as good... there's a layer of haze on the floor and it felt a bit sticky to touch even after a while. Because the laminate area is small, I decided to use a dry cloth to give it a wipe, and the surface turned shinny and the stickiness was gone, and felt clean.
In all, I believe the mop does the job fine on my engineered hardwood floor and laminate, and I would give it a 4-star if it's better built. And to all of you who don't like this mop (except for those who have broken it), please read the instruction again and take a couple minutes to understand how the mop works, and get real that a mop is a mop, but not a broom or vacumn.
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Edited for comparison with Bissell Steam Mop: I also purchased a Bissell Steam Mop as mentioned above, and I decided to give that a try as well. Here's my comment, also posted on Bissell's product review:
Let me start with the review by saying that I'm waiting for the floor to dry after using the Bissell steam mop AND drying the floor with a white towel.
Construction: Bissell wins hands down. Not only the build is more uniform, you do feel how solid it's built. No doubht it's twice as heavy as the Shark's (7lb vs 3lb), the added weight is a GOOD thing (as long as it's not too heavy) because it puts slightly more pressure on the floor for better clean.
The pads: Bissell wins again in this department, I feel Bissell's will last longer than Shark's. I don't like the shark's Velcro-approach. Bissell's has elastic band around the top, and it's adjustable as well.
The move: It's true that Bissell's allows 360-degree spin, while Shark's only allow front-back move, Bissell's got the right idea but failed to execute properly. There're times that the mop doesn't go in the direction that I want. Having said that, I still prefer Bissell's over Shark's.
The steam: The size of water tank on both mops are similar, but the Bissell's can run out quickly given one would conveniently pull the trigger on constantly while mopping, not to mention the mop releases TONS of steam. It generates so much that the pad is already soaking wet in the first couple of minutes. Now I see why some people who have used Shark's feel like it's mopping with a dry rag. It may not be an issue for those who live in dry weather, but it definitley is a concern for hardwood floor owners, sealed or not, or even those who want to use the mop on tiles (or other hard surfaces) but the surroundings is humid. I would suggest Bissell adding some tips so users wouldn't apply too much steam, or simply modify the design to reduce it. Bissell's has a water filter which could mean the mop can last longer, but then I also wonder how much the replacement cost could be.
My verdict... as much as I like how the Bissell's is built, I'm going to keep the Shark's with me. The Bissell's just generating way too much steam that it will take a long time to dry if not being addressed.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Cleaning Queen 2008-08-27
Comment: I love this product....
I have unsealed teak and some tiled floors. I cannot begin to tell you how much cleaner the floors look and feel when quickly mopped with this product.
My bathroom tile always was streaky and now it looks better than when it was new.
I found that 'throwing the towel in' and pushing it with my foot will pick up any wayward hairs or dust balls that may stick to the mopboards. It isn't really necessary unless my pets have partied!
I purchased more expensive and larger steam mops for my sister and daughter but feel that this is quick,lightweigh and effective enough for me.
I live in Lubbock TX and we have dirt storms and there is always a fine layer of dust on everything....well this is the answer and I try to do it when I am on the phone...yes it is that quiet!Euro-Pro Shark S3101 Electric Steam Mop
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Love It 2008-08-27
Comment: AWESOME!!! I use to clean my floors by hand and thought that was clean until using this. I now can let my one year old crawl all over the floor now and KNOW its clean
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: For touch ups only 2008-08-21
Comment: I use this mop only for touch ups between serious cleanings. If your floors are very dirty you MUST vacuum up the dirt and debris otherwise you are only pushing around a dirty mop head and creating streaks on your floors. As it is, even when I use it on a relatively "clean" floor, I find that it does leave water streaks on certain types of flooring. I do like the idea of "steam" disinfecting and for that reason I use it primarily in the bathroom. For heavy duty jobs, however, I prefer the Hoover Floormate because it picks up the dirt and dirty water without leaving streaks if I use vinegar as a cleaning solution.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Want Clean Floors? Don't Buy This ... 2008-08-20
Comment: I had an older steam mop when they first came out - one where you control the steam at the handle. Not so with this thing. How you push the mop, back and forth regulates the steam. VERY poorly designed product -- it's going back in the morning.
CONS:
VERY little steam -- just a few busts here and there, nothing like on TV
VERY hard to push -- if you want a clean floor - and good luck on that.
IF you have problems with your shoulders forget it, you'll be in for some discomfort.
Save your money and the time of taking it back.
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