The Best Steam Mops to Help You Deep Clean Your Home

Steam mops eliminate all this and make cleaning a doddle – plus, due to the high temperature, it kills 99% of germs and bacteria, making it the more hygienic way of keeping your home clean.

There are, however, hundreds of different steam mops on the market, with a range of capabilities and prices – so choosing the best one for you and your requirements can be challenging.

If you require a steam mop for occasional use on a small area, a basic model may suffice, whereas those looking to deep clean large spaces and/or tough stains will need to consider more expensive models or those with extra accessories.

That’s why I searched the internet for the best steam mops available at a range of prices, then read hundreds of reviews to check that they actually match up to customers’ expectations. The result is this list of the 10 best steam mops available on the market.

Things to Consider

There are hundreds of different steam mops available on the market, so trying to pick the best one for you can be difficult at the best of times. While people’s requirements will vary, there are a few specific points that you should bear in mind to ensure that you spend your hard-earned cash on the right one for your needs.

While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, here are a few things that you should consider before buying a steam mop.

1. Water Tank Size

If you’re planning on using your steam mop for a considerable length of time – for example, if you have a large home or particularly stubborn areas to tackle – then you’ll need to consider the size of the water tank. The bigger it is, the longer you’ll be able to use the steam mop before you have to refill it.

2. Steam Pressure Settings

Different steam mops have different capabilities – some have multiple steam pressure settings to choose from, while others only have one. Some models even have a steam blast feature to provide a powerful burst of targeted steam to attach tough, stuck-on messes and loosen debris easily from crevices and corners.

You’ll need to assess your specific requirements before you make a choice as to which steam mop you purchase.

3. Accessories

Some steam mops come just as they are, but other models come with multiple accessories that make cleaning every surface, nook, and cranny in your home quick and easy. Examples include a carpet glider, a grout tool, a fabric steamer, an angle tool, a window tool, an oven tool – pretty much everything you can think of.

Again, you’ll have to ascertain exactly what you want to want from your steam mop before making a decision about which model to purchase.

4. Weight

Unless the steam mop comes with a handheld option or accessories such as those listed above that make it easy to clean hard-to-reach areas, you’ll need to consider its weight if you want to use it to clean more than just floors. For example, if it’s lightweight, you can easily pick it up and use it to clean your walls, worktops, etc.

5. Warranty

As with any product, there’s a chance that something will go wrong with a steam mop, so you need to make sure that the model you’re buying comes with a warranty of at least one year. After all, if the company is confident in its product, it shouldn’t have a problem covering it for a specific length of time. You should also check exactly what’s covered on the warranty, as they’re usually ‘limited’.

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The Best Steam Mops

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Products	Features
EDITOR’S PICK 4.2 2,525+ 2525+ Wagner C900134.MWagner C900134.M	Comes with 20 accessories that can be used to clean every surface and corner of your home, including concrete, ceramic, lino, vinyl, marble, granite, hardwood, and carpet At 40 ounces, the water tank is bigger than most models on the market and will provide around 45 minutes of continuous steam cleaning PRICE RANGE: Under $150 Comes with 20 accessories that can be used to clean every surface and corner of your home, including concrete, ceramic, lino, vinyl, marble, granite, hardwood, and carpet At 40 ounces, the water tank is bigger than most models on the market and will provide around 45 minutes of continuous steam cleaning PRICE RANGE: Under $150 Check price at Amazon
MOST REVIEWED 4.3 6,800+ 6800+ Shark Steam Mop S3501Shark Steam Mop S3501	Has a rectangle shape head with a double microfiber pad, of which both sides can be used Easy-fill and easy-empty water tank holds up to almost 16 ounces of water PRICE RANGE: Under $75 Has a rectangle shape head with a double microfiber pad, of which both sides can be used Easy-fill and easy-empty water tank holds up to almost 16 ounces of water PRICE RANGE: Under $75 Check price at Amazon
TOP PICK 4.1 2,055+ 2055+ McCulloch MC1385McCulloch MC1385	Ideal not only for use around the home but also for heavy-duty use, including on wheels, engines, tools, equipment, and grills The 64-ounce water tank heats up in under 12 minutes and provides up to 120 minutes of steam PRICE RANGE: Under $200 Ideal not only for use around the home but also for heavy-duty use, including on wheels, engines, tools, equipment, and grills The 64-ounce water tank heats up in under 12 minutes and provides up to 120 minutes of steam PRICE RANGE: Under $200 Check price at Amazon
BUDGET PICK 3.3 645+ 645+ Dirt Devil Versa PD20100Dirt Devil Versa PD20100	Swivel-steer mop that can manoeuvre around easily; convenient design features a corner-shape mop Comes with a carpet glide attachment, as well as a detachable handheld device; mop pad is easy to remove and can be machine washed PRICE RANGE: Under $50 Swivel-steer mop that can manoeuvre around easily; convenient design features a corner-shape mop Comes with a carpet glide attachment, as well as a detachable handheld device; mop pad is easy to remove and can be machine washed PRICE RANGE: Under $50 Check price at Amazon
BUDGET PICK 4.5 2,375+ 2375+ Light ‘N’ Easy Steam MopLight ‘N’ Easy Steam Mop	Multi-function design is suitable for use as a cleaner on all kinds of floors and surfaces, including tile, grout, vinyl, stone, and carpet Swivel steering on the rectangle-shaped makes it easy to manoeuvre around PRICE RANGE: Under $75 Multi-function design is suitable for use as a cleaner on all kinds of floors and surfaces, including tile, grout, vinyl, stone, and carpet Swivel steering on the rectangle-shaped makes it easy to manoeuvre around PRICE RANGE: Under $75 Check price at Amazon

Under $50

Dirt Devil Versa Mop Steam Cleaner, PD20100

For under $50, the Dirt Devil Versa Mop Steam Cleaner is a fantastic budget option. It’s a swivel-steer steam mop that is able to manoeuvre around corners and under furniture easily – plus, it’s convenient design features a corner-shape mop, making the job even quicker and simpler.

It only weighs 3 pounds, so you can easily use it to clean walls too for top-to-bottom household cleaning. Moreover, it comes with a carpet glide attachment, meaning you can also take on carpeted areas, as well as a detachable handheld device for those small nooks and hard-to-reach areas. It has an easy-fill and easy-empty water tank that holds up to 11 ounces of water. 

It plugs into the main power source and has a manual operation, and the motor is 1500 watts. Furthermore, the mop pad itself is easy to remove and can be machine washed. Lastly, the Dirt Devil Versa Mop Steam Cleaner comes with a one-year limited warranty.

Under $75

Shark Steam Pocket Mop (S3501)

The Shark Steam Pocket Mop has a rectangle shape head with a double microfiber pad, of which both sides can be used. It has swivel steering, so it’s easy to manoeuvre around the area you’re cleaning. Weighing less than 5 pounds, it’s easy to use to clean walls as well as floors. 

This model features an easy-fill and easy-empty water tank that holds up to almost 16 ounces of water. It plugs into the main power source (with a 20-foot power cord) and has manual operation, and the motor is 1500 watts and generates temperatures up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Furthermore, the cleaning pad itself is easy to remove and can be washed in the machine. Lastly, the Shark Steam Pocket Mop comes with a washable all-purpose pocket and a filling flask, as well as a one-year limited warranty.

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LIGHT ‘N’ EASY Steam Mop

This steam mop has a lightweight design, weighing just 6 pounds when full of water, meaning it’s easy to pick up and use on walls as well as the floor. Moreover, LIGHT ’N’ EASY claims that the cleaned surface will take only 30 seconds to dry completely, thereby helping you to save time. Moreover, the rectangle-shaped head has swivel steering.

Unfortunately, the company doesn’t specify how big the water tank is, but it does say that this model will last for around 20 minutes, so it’s probably around 15 to 20 ounces. The motor is 1150 watts, it plugs into the main power source (with a 20-foot power cord), and it has manual operation.

The LIGHT ‘N’ EASY Steam Mop has a multi-function design that is suitable for use as a cleaner on all kinds of floors and surfaces, including tile, grout, vinyl, and stone. With the included carpet slider, you can even use it to clean carpeted areas.

The triple layered microfiber pad has exceptional absorption, steam permeation and optimum friction – plus, it’s easy to remove and machine washable. Lastly, this comes with a one-year limited warranty, and the company offers 24-hour customer service.

Under $100

BISSELL PowerFresh Steam Mop, 1940

At under $100, the BISSELL PowerFresh Steam Mop is the cheapest digitized model on this list. There are three power options to choose from: high, medium, and low steam, which is exerted continuously. Therefore, you can choose the best one for the surface you’re cleaning. Moreover, you can also add Spring Breeze fragrance discs into the mop pad for a clean scent as well as cleanliness. 

The rectangle-shaped mop has swivel steering for easier and quicker cleaning; plus, the whole model only weighs 6 pounds, making it easy to pick up and use on walls if required. BISSELL says it’s suitable for use on a number of surfaces, including hardwood, ceramic, lino, granite, and marble. The water tank is 16 ounces.

This model plugs into the main power supply (with a 23-foot power cord) and has a 1500-watt motor. It comes with a microfiber soft pad and a microfiber scrub pad (both of which are machine washable), two fragrance disks, and a carpet glider – meaning you can even use the PowerFresh Steam Mop on carpets. Lastly, it comes with a one-year limited warranty.

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Shark Genius Hard Floor Cleaning System Pocket (S5003D) Steam Mop

The Shark Genius Hard Floor Cleaning System Pocket (S5003D) Steam Mop has electronic operation, with three steam settings to choose from: high, medium, and low steam, which is exerted continuously. Moreover, it has a steam blaster feature that provides a powerful burst of targeted steam to attach tough, stuck-on messes and loosen debris easily from crevices and corners.

The rectangle-shaped mop has swivel steering for easy and quick cleaning and manoeuvring; plus, the whole model only weighs 6 pounds, making it easy to pick up and use on walls if required.

The mop itself is made of double-sided dirt grip pads that can be machine washed; furthermore, touch-free technology means that with a press of a button, you can either attach the pad to the mop or release it wherever you choose.

Unfortunately, the water tank is only 7.5 ounces, which is considerably smaller than most others on this list, so it will need refilling more often.

This model plugs into the main power supply (with a 22-foot power cord) and has a 1500-watt motor. It comes with two dirt grip pads (which are machine washable) and a water fill flask. Lastly, it comes with a one-year limited warranty.

Under $150

BISSELL PowerFresh Lift-Off Pet Steam Mop

The BISSELL PowerFresh Lift-Off Pet Steam Mop has been specifically designed for use in households that contain pets – and, to encourage you to make a purchase, BISSELL claims that every time one is bought, it will donate to the BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets (although it doesn’t specify how much it will donate).

This model has swivel steering, two steam settings (high and low) as well as a detachable handheld feature, but the extra selling point is that it comes with a whopping 13 versatile tools for you to use, including a grout tool, a fabric steamer, an angle tool, and a window tool.

These make steam cleaning every surface of your home quick and easy, no matter what material it is – and getting rid of mess made by pets is a doddle. Moreover, it eliminates the need to pick the whole model up, which is good as it’s slightly heavier than others on the market, at 10 pounds.

The motor in this model is the standard 1500 watts, the power cord is 25 feet (longer than most on this list) and the water tank is 13.5 ounces, which is slightly smaller than a lot of other models on this list.

Lastly, in addition to the 13 tools, the BISSELL PowerFresh Lift-Off Pet Steam Mop comes with a microfiber soft pad and a microfiber scrub pad (both of which are machine washable), two odor-eliminating fragrance disks that can be inserted into the cleaner, a water cup, a microfiber towel, a tool bag, and a one-year limited warranty.

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Wagner Spraytech C900134.M SteamMachine Elite Steam Cleaner

The SteamMachine Elite Steam Cleaner by Wagner is not only a powerful and effective cleaner for all types of floors, including concrete, ceramic, lino, vinyl, marble, granite, and hardwood, it also comes with an impressive 20 extra accessories that can be used to clean every surface and corner of your home.

These include a carpet glider, and oven tool, and a window tool – and there’s a built-in compartment where some of them can be stored. For the rest, a storage bag is provided. 

This model takes only 8 minutes to build pressure and heat up, then it’s ready for use – plus, the maximum temperature is 290 degrees Fahrenheit, which is hotter than a lot of models on the market.

The water tank is a whopping 40 ounces, which is much bigger than most models on the market and will provide around 45 minutes of continuous steam cleaning.

The swivel-steer steam mop is able to manoeuvre around corners and under furniture easily – plus, it’s convenient design features a corner-shape mop, making the job even quicker and simpler. Lastly, the SteamMachine Elite Steam Cleaner comes with a microfiber towel and a one-year limited warranty.

Under $200

Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner

The Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner has a rectangle head with swivel steering, making it easy to manoeuvre around corners and under furniture. It also comes with 18 extra accessories that can be used to clean every surface and corner of your home, no matter what material it is. 

This model takes only 7 minutes to build pressure and heat up before it’s ready for use – plus, the maximum temperature is 275 degrees Fahrenheit, which is hotter than a lot of models on the market.

The water tank is a huge 54 ounces, which is much bigger than most models on the market, and the motor is 1500 watts – this will provide approximately 50 minutes of continuous steam cleaning, which is difficult to beat.

The design of this model makes it easy to store; plus, the roller wheels at the bottom and the retractable handle at the top make it easy to transport.

The power cord is 16 feet. Lastly, the Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner also comes with a fragrance disk that can be inserted into the mop and a one-year limited warranty.

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BISSELL Symphony Pet Steam Mop and Steam Vacuum Cleaner, 1543A

The BISSELL Symphony Pet Steam Mop and Steam Vacuum Cleaner has been specifically designed for use in households that contain pets – and BISSELL claims that every time one is bought, it will donate to the BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets (although it doesn’t specify how much it will donate).

However, unlike the previous BISSELL model on this list, it features a cyclonic vacuum as well as a steam cleaner.

This model has swivel steering, which allows easy manoeuvring around corners and under furniture. It’s suitable for use on all types of hard floor, including brushed concrete, marble, and granite.

The motor for the steam is 1100 watts, which is slightly less than the standard 1500, and for the vacuum, it’s 400 watts. The water tank is 12.8 ounces, which is smaller than a lot of other models on this list.

This model has a hands-free emptying feature, allowing you to empty your dirt tank without having to make contact with any mess – plus, dry tank technology guarantees that it won’t be damp or wet.

Lastly, this model comes with a microfiber soft pad and a microfiber scrub pad (both of which are machine washable), eight odor-eliminating fragrance disks that can be inserted into the cleaner, a detachable mop pad tray, a detachable steam boost tray, four steam boost disposable pads, and a one-year limited warranty.

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McCulloch MC1385 Deluxe Canister Steam Cleaner

While the McCulloch MC1385 Deluxe Canister Steam Cleaner is ideal for use around the home, it has also been designed for heavy-duty use, including on wheels, engines, tools, equipment, and grills.

There’s a total of 23 accessories to choose from to eliminate any mess from any surface or crevice. The 18-foot power cord and 10-foot steam hose provide added manoeuvrability and reach for those hard-to-get-to places.

Some of the accessories can be conveniently stored within the model itself, but for the rest, a storage bag is provided. The 64-ounce water tank heats up in under 12 minutes and provides up to 120 minutes of steam, which is more than any of the other models on this list.

It has variable steam pressure and an optional steam lock, as well as a pressure gauge, meaning you can adjust your cleaning as necessary. 

As well as the extra accessories, the McCulloch MC1385 Deluxe Canister Steam Cleaner also comes with an accessory net, a water filling cup, and a two-year warranty.

Moreover, within this warranty period of two years, the company claims that if this model doesn’t provide total customer satisfaction, it will replace it for free and without any arguments.

Conclusion

So, now you have a definitive list of the 10 best steam mops available online for a range of prices. There should be something here to suit everyone – whether you just need a basic model for cleaning a small area of hard floor or you require top-of-the-range equipment for deep cleaning large homes or particularly stubborn dirt.

When it came to the Editor’s Pick, I had to choose the Wagner SteamMachine Elite Steam Cleaner. This steam mop and its 20 accessories can be used to clean any surface; plus, it’s quick to heat up and build pressure, and it has a 40-ounce water tank that provides around 45 minutes of continuous steam cleaning.

However, if you’re looking for a budget option, the Dirt Devil Versa Mop Steam Cleaner andthe LIGHT ‘N’ EASY Steam Mop are both great picks.

Although a lot of research and consideration has been put into this article, it’s still always important to read product specifications and reviews before making a purchase, just to ensure it’s the right model for you.

After all, you don’t want to waste your hard-earned cash on a product that doesn’t fit your requirements. Lastly, if you found this article useful, please share it for others to see!

*All prices mentioned above are at the time of publishing.