Steam mop other than Shark?

[ChrisinNJ]

My second Shark steam mop just died. (And certainly not from over use.) I like cleaning with the steam mop, but the Shark has not held up for me.

Can anyone recommend a good steam mop other than Shark???

 

[ceecee]

I've had my Shark for 4 years, it is the water you are using maybe? I researched before I bought and it was between a Shark and Haan, but the Shark was much cheaper.

 

[ChrisinNJ]

We have city water...I just use plain tap water. My first shark was the kind that steamed when you pushed the handle. It last just a bit over a year. I returned it to Costco and bought the new model with the fixed handle and 3 steam settings. Not sure how long I have had it, the receipt is on the box.

 

[LJSquishy]

You should use distilled water and not tap water.

I have a Bissell Steam Mop, like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Bissell-Steam-Hard-Floor-Cleaner-1867-7/dp/B000RPVHZU Mine is 4-5 years old now. I don't like it! It "steams" out too much water and the hardwoods get super wet...moreso than that Shark steam mops do. I hardly ever use it...maybe once every 2 months. The cord is also really short.

I honestly think there still is not a good steam mop out on the market. They all have decent reviews, but I haven't been pleased with my Bissell or my mother-in-law's Shark. I just use vinegar and water now and a washable microfiber pad.

 

[amomma23]

I have a Haan that works really well. Much better than the Shark IMO.

 

[Maggie'sMom]

I have a Eureka Envirosteamer that I really like.

 

[Tink575]

I have a Eureka Envirosteamer that I really like.

I've had a Eureka Enviro for about 6+ years now. I use filtered water from the refrigerator for it. I also recently bought a Haan, mainly for the steamer attachment to freshen up carpet. I love the Haan as well.

I have read many reviews stating that the Shark steamer does not work well, or hold up.

 

[ceecee]

I use the filtered water (reverse osmosis) in our Shark due to the high iron content in our water.

 

[LJSquishy]

Good Housekeeping tested some of the steam mops: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-reviews/appliances/steam-mops/

Honestly I wouldn't get a Haan, Shark, or Bissell. Not sure about the others. The Haan ratings are just as bad (if not worse) than the Bissell mop which I hate.

 

[Maybelle]

I have the Eureka also...love it.

 

[dsneprincess]

We have city water...I just use plain tap water. My first shark was the kind that steamed when you pushed the handle. It last just a bit over a year. I returned it to Costco and bought the new model with the fixed handle and 3 steam settings. Not sure how long I have had it, the receipt is on the box.

Be glad your first one made it a year...mine that steamed when you pushed the handle lasted only 3 mops! That left me so steamed, I haven't replaced yet.

 

[DisneyFansInLINY]

I just bought this mop at Costco on Friday. DH was like what the hell is this? I told him that I hate a regular mop and this one has magic powers that will make me want to mop lol. He said to keep it but now after reading this, I am not so sure about these magic powers lol.

 

[edk35]

I have a Haan too and love it. it works great!! I got mine from HSN.