Before You Buy A Steam Mop - Comparison Shopping
We Like Chemical Free Cleaning
Chemical Free, in my mind, is the practice of using products that you can safely allow your children to pitch in on the household chores. Ultimately, whatever we use in our homes will impact our health, our children's health, and our pets health as well.
It is big news that the inside of our homes can contain many times more toxins than the outdoor air even in a polluted area. We are continually bombarded with new cleaning products, air conditioners, pest control products, and even personal care items that are packed with ingredients that we wouldn't dare use if we only knew what was in them.
This lens will review steam mop systems and present a reality check (customer reviews, quality comparison, reasonable expectations, and cost comparisons) so we can determine the best value for the money.
Reality Check
"Everyday Light Cleaning" - 3.5 Stars
The H2O Steam Mop is 'good' for lightweight bare floor cleaning.
Not effective on carpets.
Requires 'distilled' water.
4 Reviews
5 star: (1)
4 star: (2)
3 star: (0)
2 star: (0)
1 star: (1)
"Everyday Light Cleaning" - 3.5 STARS
The Shark Steam Cleaner is 'good' for lightweight bare floor cleaning.
Not effective on carpets.
Requires 'distilled' water.
48 Reviews
5 star: (21)
4 star: (8)
3 star: (9)
2 star: (5)
1 star: (5)
Product Customer Review Comparisons
Bissell 1867-7 Steam Mop
Bissell Customer Review
What people are saying...
"...if I got down on hands and knees, my floor would be cleaner. But, I NEVER do this and don't have the time or energy. This steam mop is way better than an ordinary mop, hassle free, quiet, chemical free and kid friendly."
204 Reviews
5 star: (103)
4 star: (62)
3 star: (12)
2 star: (14)
1 star: (13)
Bissell 1867-7 Steam Mop Hard-Floor Cleaner, Green Tea
Amazon Price: $89.00 (as of 11/15/2009)
List Price: $99.99
The Bissell 1867-7 Steam Mop
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Reliable Steamboy T1 Steam Floor Mop
Steamby Customer Review
What people are saying...
"The Steamboy works great! Easy to use and cleans well. Start off with hot water in the tank - it helps speed up the process significantly. I've used it on tile and my laminate hardwood floors. The pads wash up easily but DON'T put them in the dryer or they will never fit a second time!"
63 Reviews
5 star: (25)
4 star: (13)
3 star: (8)
2 star: (2)
1 star: (15)
Reliable Steamboy T1 Steam Floor Mop
Amazon Price: $90.76 (as of 11/15/2009)
List Price: $99.00
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This is MY Personal Favorite...
Shark Ultra Steam Blaster
Shark Ultra Customer Review
What people are saying...
"I would highly recommend this for steam cleaning floors, grout, and most likely it will do a great job on any area that needs a deep steam clean (remember, this does not suck up the water)."
48 Reviews
5 star: (21)
4 star: (8)
3 star: (9)
2 star: (5)
1 star: (5
Shark Ultra Steam Blaster - S3325
Amazon Price: $96.49 (as of 11/15/2009)
List Price: $99.99
I agree with 'what people are saying'. I personally like this model the best for any steam cleaning job. It is affordable, will last a long time, and can be used for most residential needs.
Although it will not suck up the water, it seems to have the best steaming action. I also own the mini shop vac which I use to extract water. So, if you have a very BIG Job to do, pair this up with the Mini Shop Vac and you'll have everything you need.
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H2O Steam Mop
Only 1 New available at 9amEST 6/10/08 (check 'new and used' section for info, OR it is is already sold, you can order and wait for availability.)
H20 Steam Cleaner Mop
Amazon Price: $89.99 (as of 11/15/2009)
List Price: $89.99
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Steam Mop Price Comparison
H20 Steam Cleaner Mop
Avg. Customer Rating:
Amazon Price: $89.99 (as of 11/15/2009)
List Price: $89.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Reliable Steamboy T1 Steam Floor Mop
Avg. Customer Rating:
Amazon Price: $90.76 (as of 11/15/2009)
List Price: $99.00
Usually ships in 24 hours
Bissell 1867-7 Steam Mop Hard-Floor Cleaner, Green Tea
Avg. Customer Rating:
Amazon Price: $89.00 (as of 11/15/2009)
List Price: $99.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Shark Ultra Steam Blaster - S3325
Avg. Customer Rating:
Amazon Price: $99.79 (as of 11/15/2009)
List Price: $99.99
Usually ships in 2-3 business days
Shop Vac & Steam Mop Replacement Pads
New Igo GREEN Tip of the Day
Steam Mop OR Traditional Mop?
People are saying...
"If I got down on my hands and knees, the floor would be cleaner. But, I never have the time or the energy to do that."
Do You?
What do you have time for?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand bySteam Mop - Not as clean as hands and knees but, worth the trade off.
mukunda22 says:
my friend was just telling me about the steam mop the other day--and boy do i need one!!
Posted April 25, 2009
OhMe says:
I am not able to do the hands and knees cleaning anymore so maybe I could handle this. I need something really bad.
Posted January 10, 2009
GypsyOwl says:
I used to think that 'hands and knees' was the best way to 'really' get floors clean. But, honestly, when you have a great cleaning system, why go to the extra work? I also have over the years become less able to get up off the floor after cleaning... so if you are in the same 'boat' so to speak, then the Steam Mop is a very good trade off.
Posted October 12, 2008
Your Video Can Be Showcased
Contact GypsyOwl with the link to your H2O Steam Mop Demonstration, or any Steam Mop demonstration, and the best entry will be featured here.
The best entry will have good quality audio/visual attributes and will address many of the advertising claims. A great example: Note the comprehensive aspects of the Shark Steam Mop - Reality Demonstration submitted by YouTube member davidm2232 (above).
All entries must be received by July 30, 2008
(upload to YouTube and then submit URL to GypsyOwl by clicking 'Contact Me' at the top of this lens.
(Reality Demonstration Contest is July 30, 2008)
Steam Mop Showdown Guestbook
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- alteredkat alteredkat Nov 6, 2009 @ 10:56 am
- I want one of these in the worst way!...but didn't know
if they'd work well...thanks for the review...
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- GypsyOwl GypsyOwl Nov 6, 2009 @ 4:25 am
- So delighted this information has helped everyone. I think there should be more "reality demos" for just about everything the advertisements are pushing these days. For example, is Sham Wow really as good as they say? Is Oxy Clean really going to take out those stains as well as my bakingsoda paste and vinegar? And... will 8 flavors of Special K "Really" help you lose weight?
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- Joan4 Joan4 Oct 24, 2009 @ 5:13 am
- Interesting. I have been reading lately about adding a little peroxide to your cleaning water - I don't think I would mix it with the chemical, but if you are using plain water, it sure does help remove the germs from your home. I wonder if it would damage one of these steam cleaners. Read instructions before you try this.
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- Jewelsofawe Jewelsofawe Oct 19, 2009 @ 5:03 pm
- Congrats on the 100 club.! How do you apply? I don't remember how and I need to catch up with you guys.
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- Medicinemanwriting1 Medicinemanwriting1 Jul 29, 2009 @ 12:36 pm
- Never heard of the Steam Mop until this lens. Great info. 5***** lens.
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- sharksteammop sharksteammop May 5, 2009 @ 8:16 am
- I bought the Shark Steam Mop and have been pretty pleased with the results. I wonder how it does compared to the h20 mop.
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- cjg cjg Mar 22, 2009 @ 5:02 am
- Haan is far superior to Shark = no pumping and feels much stronger
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