I was faced with the same problem when trying to clean the corners of my sink with the detail nozzle. The steam cleaner was more successful at reducing dirt and oils on my ceramic hob, but the plastic scraper tool didn’t quite cut it here for burnt-in bits. Hard floors – The mop cleaned textured wooden floors and tiles efficiently, but left watermarks, requiring some further drying/polishing. Cleaning dried-up food from smooth tiles resulted in bits of residue, but worked better when using a steam mop detergent Whereas traditional mops rely on detergent and elbow grease to disinfect floors, steam mops heat water in an onboard tank and then release the vapour directly on to the floor at temperatures of up to 120 degrees Celsius, making for a deeper clean and killing most bacteria likely to be lurking on surfaces.

I kept the steam cleaner on the medium setting for only lightly soiled hard floors, but turned it up to “max” when using the carpet glider. It didn’t manage to entirely remove some stubborn stains from my rug, but it did make the colours a bit brighter. However, in terms of immediate impact, the Shark really came into its own. Instead of one large pad it has two circular pads that work together to effectively simultaneously steam and scrub the floor. When you turn it on it feels noticeably more powerful to use, to the extent if you’re someone who struggles with holding a hefty gadget I’d consider plumping for one of the others. While they’re all roughly the same weight, once the Shark is on and working you need to really hold on tight to make sure you don’t lose control of it. The mop head was easy to move around and pivot for access into tighter nooks. It also successfully cleaned the wooden floor in the hall. The only issue was watermarks – the mop pad seemed to push water around rather than absorb it. However, those streaks were easy enough to polish off with a dry cloth.

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Two of the mops tested came with a host of additions in the box, although notably the Lakeland only came with an instruction book. I pitted three of the best-selling steam mops head-to-head for our test, the Shark Steam and Scrub, the Lakeland Steam Mop and Russell Hobbs' Steam and Clean.

All three of these mops worked efficiently and, in many ways, they all have their strengths depending on the reason you're buying one and, frankly, how much dirt you're going to throw at it.More than just a mop, you get a lots of accessories in the box Russell Hobbs Neptune Multifunction Steam Mop – What you need to know

water tank, 28 min steam run time, 15 seconds heat up time, variable steam setting, auto-off function. A steam mop like the H20 X5-Original all-in-one Steam Mop is very rare in the market today. As the name implies, it provides a diverse solution to the issues related to cleaning multiple things without any hassles. It has an adjustable steam setting and the 15-second heat up time ensures you don’t wait till eternity before you start dealing with dirt, germs and even coronavirus that is demanding for nothing than your demise.Other surfaces – The window/upholstery tool got rid of most of the staining on a red sofa and cleaned windows with very little residue remaining. The carpet glider helped to refresh the carpet but didn’t remove stains To be honest, ordinary steam may not be efficient for getting rid grim and grease. In this regard, you need a more dynamic steam mop like the Vax 586-SF-CC Multifunction Steam Mop that combines the power of steam and detergent for effective cleaning. Weigh 2.26kg, 400ml water tank, detachable handheld, 15 seconds heat up time, variable steam setting.

Initially I assumed that comparing steam mops would be rather uneventful. Let's face it, the function of the mop is largely the same no matter what the colour scheme of the version you buy or the price tag that it comes with, how big a difference can there be?With this steam mop, all is set for you to make your home free of germs and grime. Firstly, the ejection of chemical-free steam with pressure as high as 3.5 bar for 50 minutes makes it very efficient to get rid of any grease or grim floor throw at it. Also, thanks to the adjustable steam setting and the 0.75 L water tank capacity which releases steam with the appropriate temperature within 6 minutes! With this, all the stubborn grime and dust mites that have developed a strong resistance to other steam mops are in trouble. More so, it comes with 10 efficient accessories to deal with any surface including the hard-to-reach area. The Shark and Russell Hobbs had spare pads so you could wash a set and use a set. They also both came with small plastic jugs to make filling the mops with water easier - but this isn’t necessarily the perk you would imagine.