Steam mops can remove up to 99.9% of bacteria using steam alone, all you need to do is add in water, and you’re ready to go!
Here are the best steam mops available today.
Q: How Do You Properly Mop a Floor?
Depending on the type of floor you’re mopping, it’s recommended to remove all light furniture and rugs from the room first. It’s also advised to sweep or vacuum the floor before you mop, to avoid dust and debris.
The steam mop has three steam modes including light, normal, and deep meaning you can adjust the level of steam depending on the time you have and the cleaning power you need. It also features LED headlights to show any hidden debris around your home and under counters/tables/sofas etc.
The Shark S7001 Mop is designed for all sealed hard floors, such as hardwood, tile, stone, and marble. The chemical-free sanitization will remove 99.9% of bacteria using the steam alone, perfect for households with children and pets.
Included with the mop there are four dirt grip soft scrub washable pads and an easy-to-fill flask.
You will be able to choose from low, medium, and high steam depending on the condition of your flooring. The steamer comes with a microfiber pad, a scrub pad, two spring breeze fragrance discs, and a carpet glider, making it easy to sanitize all of your floorings. The easy scrubber flips down and can reach all crevices and grout and the spring breeze discs can be inserted into the mop pad for a beautiful fresh scent when the steam mop is on.
The Bissell Power Fresh Steam Mop comes with a handy removable water tank, making it easy to fill up at the sink without the need for any jugs which can be a spill risk. The low-profile mop head can reach into all the edges and corners of your rooms, for effective cleaning, anywhere.
Because the steamer naturally cleans, it is safe to use around pets and children without the worry and need of using harsh chemicals.
The steamer is ready to use in just 30 seconds and includes a low-profile mop foot and swivel steering, making this mop easy to maneuver around your home, under furniture, and in easily missed corners. With the removable handle, you will be able to get an extended reach cleaning areas that are hard to reach, perfect for all areas of your home.
This steam mop is safe to use on all sealed floors, both hardwood, and carpet. It’s also great for tiles and grout, working deeply to remove built-up dirt and grime and sanitizing at the same time.
This is a great steam mop for easy cleanup since it comes with two washable scrubbing pads that can be washed and reused. It’s perfect if you have pets as the steam will clean and deodorize any pet mess, leaving your home smelling fresh and clean.
The steamer heats up quickly in just 30 seconds and can be used on multiple surfaces with the six added attachments. For example, there’s a grout brush for tiles and a squeegee for cleaning windows, as well as a floor mop pad perfect for stone and hardwood, but can also be used on granite, stone, and tiles.
The BLACK+DECKER Steam Cleaner can access hard-to-reach areas with the small mop head which can pivot making those areas easy to clean sufficiently.
With a soft grip handle, this steam mop is designed for comfort and easy maneuvering. The swivel steering ensures a comfortable and effective clean, even under objects and furniture.
Overall this is an easy-to-use and simple steam mop, perfect for mopping floors effectively without the need for chemicals.
The steam can be controlled depending on the floor or surface you’re cleaning, there is a high, medium, and low setting which can be used to also remove the unwanted odor from carpets as well as hard floors.
The LIGHT ‘N’ EASY Steam Mop Cleaner can be used as a handheld steam mop, too, making it easy to clean any hard-to-reach areas and sanitize not just flooring but countertops too.
This easy-to-use steam mop also has a long cord reach of 20 feet and boasts nine accessories. Your home will be clean and germ-free in no time!
It’s a good idea to mop the floor in parts. After cleaning one section, don’t forget to rinse and wring the mop to avoid spreading dirt from one floor part into another. After cleaning the entire floor, let it air dry.
Q: How Often Should You Mop Your Floors?
When it comes to less-used rooms like living rooms or guest rooms, you can mop them once or twice a month, given you vacuum these rooms once a week to remove dust.
However, you should ideally mop the high-traffic areas of your house like kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways every week to avoid dirt build up.
Q: How to Wash Floor Mops?
You can clean the detachable floor mop heads in the washing machine separately. If it’s a sponge mop, try the dishwasher instead.
For mops with a fixed head, dunk them inside a bleach or vinegar solution for 15 minutes. Then, rinse well and hang dry.
