Steam Mop Ratings: Top Rated Steam Mops

Our AssessmentThis detailed comparison review by a resident of Austin, Texas, is highlighted among other owner-written reviews of steam mops at Amazon.com. Amazon.com Hall of Fame reviewer "Chandler" enlists her neighbors in a comparison test of seven steam mops and uses a commercial cooking thermometer to measure the temperature of the steam from each mop. The review judges the Bissell and Shark steam mops uncomfortably short, dislikes the manual pumping or trigger pulling to release steam and finds neither mop gets steam hot enough to sanitize. Also, the Bissell requires removal of the tank to refill the water. Top ranking goes to the Eureka Envirosteamer, for sturdy build, light weight, a longer handle, hot steam and the longest running time between refills (more than 20 minutes). The Euroflex Monster EZ1 Floor Steam Cleaner is judged a close second; though heavier and more expensive, it does have attachments to clean carpets. The review also covers the Haan FS-20 steam mop, which is judged too flimsy.

Our AssessmentNone of the five steam mops tested elicits enthusiasm from the reviewer. Three of the mops do a better job of cleaning stains: the Reliable Steamboy T1, Shark Steam Mop Deluxe and Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501. (The Shark Steam Mop Deluxe S3102 is a version of the Shark Steam Mop S3101 offered at certain retailers that has a larger water reservoir, a longer power cord and comes with three extra cleaning pads.) Tests here find the H2O Mop Ultra hard to push, while the Bissell 1867-7 Steam Mop leaves the floor visibly wet.

Our AssessmentAmazon.com invites consumers to post candid reviews of the products they own. These reviews and ratings often cover several years of use, making it easier to compare steam mops for durability, performance and ease of use. Several brands get high average ratings here, with most owners satisfied, but the complaints highlight specific drawbacks. The Haan SI-35 Slim and Light Sanitizing Steam Mop gets the highest average rating, with more than 85 percent of users rating it 4 stars or higher out of 5. The Haan FS-20 Plus Steam Cleaning Floor Sanitizer (the Haan FS-20 Sanitizing Steam Mop with the carpet-sanitizing tray and attachments) ranks second with a 4.1-star average, followed by the Bissell 1867-7 with a 3.9-star average. The Eureka Envirosteamer 313A is the most reviewed steam mop, with over 1,700 owners weighing in on its merits. The Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 and the Steamfast SF-140 Steam Mop also receive above average ratings from large numbers of customers.

Our AssessmentEpinions.com invites consumers to post reviews of the products they own, and you can sort the models by their average rating to find the top-rated models. Unfortunately, only a few steam mops have accumulated enough owner-written reviews here to make their average ratings significant. For example, at the time of our report, the Haan FS-20 earns a perfect 5-star rating, but from only four owners. The Bissell 1867-7 Steam Mop is the most popular steam mop, with reviews from over 90 consumers who give it a 4-star rating out of 5, though some users complain that it leaves streaks on their floor.

Our AssessmentBest Buy sells the most popular brands of steam mop, but only some of the models have accumulated enough owner-written reviews to make their average ratings significant. The top rankers include the Bissell 1867-7 Steam Mop, the Eureka Envirosteamer 313A, the Shark Professional Steam Pocket Mop S3601, the Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 and the Haan FS-20 Plus Sanitizing Steam Mop. The Haan FS-20 Plus is the same steam mop as the FS-20, but it includes a sanitizing tray for carpets, six microfiber pads and a short handle attachment.

Our AssessmentThis comparison chart covers the features and ratings of the eight steam mops sold here. Each steam mop gets a detailed expert review and star rating, plus reviews and ratings from owners. The experts at AllergyBuyersClub.com rate the Haan FS-20, Reliable Steamboy models T1 and T2 and the Euroflex Monster EZ1 steam mops 4 out of 5 stars. Only the FS-20, however, has accumulated more than 10 customer reviews, earning an above average rating of 3.8 stars out of 5.

Our AssessmentThis brief review includes a link to a video showing tests of the Shark Steam Mop on tile and wooden floors. The tester, who usually cleans floors on her hands and knees, says the Shark "steams the dirt right out of" the grout and leaves the floors noticeably cleaner -- so the Shark earns the highest possible rating here.

Our AssessmentReporter Lauren Keith puts the Shark Steam Mop through extensive tests, first in the bathroom and kitchen of a Sikeston, Mo., insurance company, then on a wooden floor in another tester's home. The Shark requires several passes to remove caked-on dirt from a tile floor, but it removes scuff marks that other tools hadn't been able to get off. The Shark makes quick work of sticky soft-drink spills and grease spots on a wooden kitchen floor. Floors dry quickly after use. Though there are no disposable pads to buy the tool still seems pricey to testers, so the overall grade is a B-plus.

Our AssessmentThis blogger does an excellent job of highlighting the pros and cons of a Shark Steam Mop S3101. The reviewer, a computer programmer and mother of four, tests the Shark in her home and finds that it cleans about as well as a standard mop. She notes that it works well on her wood floors and that you can refill the tank without waiting for the mop to cool. She lists the required handle pump action for steam as a benefit because it gives her arm a workout. However, the mop stops working after three years, and she decides that she doesn't miss it enough to purchase a replacement. Many readers add comments pro and con.

Our AssessmentCustomers of HomeDepot.com put Steamfast steam mops at the top of pack. The Steamfast Steam Mop SF-140 receives the most reviews and the highest rating, accumulating an average of 4.6 stars out of 5 from over 175 users. The Steamfast SF-141 also does well, with over 85 reviewers giving it a 4-star rating. The Steamfast SF 292, the Haan FS-20 and the Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 also receive positive reviews from HomeDepot.com, but from significantly fewer users than Steamfast's SF-140 and SF-141 models.

Our AssessmentThe choices here are apparently based on features and owner-written reviews, with no actual testing documented. Because the reviews include links to so many owner-written review sites, this can be a good place to check out ratings once you've narrowed your choice to two or three steam mops.

Our AssessmentThis site offers user reviews and ratings, but its main attraction is the question-and-answer section, in which owners answer specific questions from prospective buyers. The Haan S60 Select Steam Cleaner is the best-reviewed steam cleaner currently available on the website, with over 30 users rating it 4.4 out of 5 stars. The Sharper Image SM088 Steam Mop and the Bissell 31N1 Steam Mop Deluxe also accumulate enough positive reviews to warrant mention.

Our AssessmentThis glowing review of the Shark Steam Mop S3101W lists the steam mop as a ConsumerGuide Best Buy, giving it 5 out of 5 on its rating scales for value, performance, ease of use and features. The steam mop's light weight, powerful steam and multi-surface use are among the positive attributes cited by the reviewer. As for drawbacks, the lack of an on/off button is the only one mentioned.