Do Steam Mops Really Work? // Testing the SHARK STEAM AND SCRUB S7001

I saw the Shark Steam and Scrub on TikTok, and had to have it because I hate to mop floors! I need the new easy way to mop. But do steam mops really work? Test it with me on my ceramic tile and luxury vinyl tile (looks like wood) floors.

Per the Shark Steam and Scrub instruction manual: It says safe for hardwood, marble, tile, and stone. Designed for sealed hard floors. Do not use on unsealed wood or unglazed ceramic floors. On surfaces that have been treated with wax and on some unwaxed floors, the sheen may be removed by the heat and steam action.

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[WelcomeToMyCurls]

How often do you mop your floors....honestly?

[oldladyfromnm]

When I was 15 our family moved out of a 2200 foot house that didn't have carpet. It was my job to mop the entire thing, fast. I understand your reticence. I have had OCD about mopping ever since (55 years). I almost got fired from a technician job once because my boss tried to force me to mop the lab floor. A side job at McDonald's only lasted two-and-a-half hours because, you guessed it, they made me mop the whole time. I never went back. I'm SO glad you confessed to your aversion to mopping. I understand!

[embla]

Honestly, once a month. If necessary, more often. I used to mop once a week but I realized life is too short to spend it cleaning. I'd much rather hike in the woods or spend quality time with my family and friends or do something worth while. A little dirt isn't going to kill me. Our robot vacuum does the vacuuming. We named it Dobby :D

[someonesgottapostit]

I'm a Shark fanboy on vacuums but this one really dropped the ball on a few important issues. 1, you can't shut off the steam (which would allow you to use this as a polisher) 2, you can't remove the water input area which is important because the water level is hard to see. Crazy shaped measuring cup only. For that reason I went Bissell which fixes both those issues

[lindakepler]

I had a Shark steam mop a while ago and loved it! No cost for detergent cleaners, no soap buildup, and I liked the most the fact that the steam kills germs without costly disinfectants. I have 2 dogs also, and vacuuming is the worst, so I will be looking at your robo cleaner and another Shark! Thanks for the Shark reminder!

[judithpierce]

I have used an older style shark steam mop for years. My only "dislike" is that you can't get into corners.

[juliemackenzie]

Since it is only me & my dog…I mop once every 2-3 weeks…but, I vacuum almost every day. 👍 I love when you show the products you like. I have purchased some of your favourite items…& I love them now too. 👍👏😊 Thanks for sharing your video with us. 👍🇨🇦😊 Have a great weekend. It is the Thanksgiving long weekend in Canada. 👍🍁🍂

[judyjenkins]

I saw another person on YT. She had a Bissell brand with the rotating heads. I love mine! I've used 3 times. It makes mopping for this 70year old lady easy. I hated to mop before. 👍👍😍

[ymoralesesq]

I just got mine yesterday at Bed Bath and Beyond. Absolutely love it. I had the Shark Steam Mop which I loved as well, but the scrubbing action on this one is great!

[cynthia]

I've used a Shark Steam mop for years! I love how clean the floor feels when it dries! And I haven't had to use chemicals or rinse. ( I always wear socks when I use it.) I'm wanting the new one, now, but mine is still good, so I'll just have to wait!

[torigillispie]

I've had my older shark style steam mop for about a year now...I LOVE it...one thing I do is pre wet the pad a little bit, it seems to clean the floor, in my opinion, better that way...:)

[yolirankin]

Okay Renee, I REALLY liked this video. Guess what? Yup, I ran out to Walmart and got the S7000 -so it doesn’t have a light and only came with two pads, but I LOVE IT!!! I came home and steam cleaned most of my tiles floors and they are so shiny! And I’m not exhausted or falling over with back pain from mopping! I wish it cleaned the grout better, but believe me, I’m happy!! Thank you friend!! 😘😘

[Divax]

I bought the newest version of that mop. I don't mop my floors nearly as often as I should. Tip: I use a light mist of all-purpose cleaner while using the steam mop. I spray a little & mop. It helps clean better & gives the room a fresh smell

[janethamil]

I just had to tell you that I went to Amazon and bought one of these for $129.99, something like that. But anyway, I just finished doing my diningroom floor with it and it is everything you said it was. Last year I had a health crisis that left me with low stamina and scrubbing my floors took everything out of me so they weren't getting washed very often. This did the trick so thank you for sharing this with us.

[rossishima]

Nice demo. Should have used a damp paper towel test afterwards to see how much the steam/scrub actually picked up/left behind. I suspect the regular non-scrubber steam mop probably would have done better. Like others said, steam would not kill germs unless you hold it there for several seconds; like UV sanitizer wands.

[maggieslifeisawildride]

I clean my floors about every two weeks (I have a spine injury that makes it hard to do this kind of stuff). So I bought the Bissell steam cleaner and L-O-V-E it! The floors feel so much cleaner and it's easy to use. I also have a dog that enjoys bringing the back yard in with him...Lol! The steam does the trick, but do be watchful of your grouted tile...I got a little over zealous in our bathroom at first and the steam loosened one corner of one tile. I just had to re-glue it but I am way more careful now.

[johndeases]

You sold me. I'm buying one now. Thanks. Great video and narration...you are a natural.

[deborahloyd]

I bought one when we moved into our new house several years ago. The only difference in it and the new one is it had a single pad that was rectangular. It does a wonderful job and the floor feels so clean instead of leaving a tacky feel like mopping with a mop and detergent does. My late beloved Boston terrier had the bravery of a mountain Lion. He would always try to fight it always biting the pad and pulling its pad off and running around shaking it like a conquered victorious squirrel 🐿 it dried quickly and the pads wash in the washer. I always laid them on the top of my washer to dry. I need to order new pads now but I like the circular motion and smaller head of the newer one.

[mfmmitchell]

Renee I received my Shark today. You did a great job of describing how it works. I am more than surprised and happy. I have animals and while I love them they can be messy. The Shark Steam Mop really helps.

[araceliedwards]

I LOVE YOUR HONESTY! I hate moping my floors too! 🤷‍♀️🙅‍♀️🤦‍♀️