Haan SI-35 Slim & Light Sanitizing Steam Mop

The Haan SI-35 Slim & Light Sanitizing Steam Mop uses 15 steam jets to produce a fine steam that is hot enough to kill dust mites and bacteria in just one second. The mop is able to heat up to 212 degrees Fahrenheit in half a minute, and its 13.5-ounce water tank allows you to clean for 20 to 25 minutes before refilling. In addition, once the power is switched on, the Haan SI-35 produces steam continuously without the need to pump the handle or pull a trigger, as with models from other manufacturers. Unlike the Haan FS-20 Sanitizing Steam Mop (*Est. $80), which uses a boiler tank method for heating the water, the Haan SI-35 pumps the water through a heating element, which allows for a removable water tank that you can fill at the sink. The Haan SI-35, like the Haan FS-20, weighs less than 5 pounds when filled, but with its low-profile mop head the Haan SI-35 is able to reach places the Haan FS-20 cannot.

The main drawbacks, according to reviewers, are that the Haan SI-35 has a short 19.5-foot power cord and doesn't have a swivel head, making it difficult to maneuver around tight spaces. Also, reviewers say the Haan SI-35 doesn't clean grout or recessed tile very well, though this is a common complaint with most steam mops. Both the Haan FS-20 and the Haan SI-35 are good choices if your goal is sanitization, and if you factor in the cost of the carpet glider (*Est. $10) included with the Haan SI-35, they are comparably priced. If you're looking for something less expensive and don't care about sanitizing, the Eureka Envirosteamer 313A (*Est. $55) is a good choice, according to reviewers.

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