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Type
Steam mops come in barrel/canister form as well as the more typical stick type and we define both types as being steam mops (steam mops can sometimes be referred to as steam cleaners or steam systems). Steam cleaners which have suction abilities are not part of this category.
Ease of use score
The ease of use score (30% of overall score) is made up of: mop head moving score, ease of using the controls, mop reach and replacing the mop pad.
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Stain cleaning score
How well the steam mops clean a range of common substances off vinyl floor including a muddy footprint, tomato sauce, soy sauce, mustard, coffee and red wine.
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Steam ready indicator
Removable water tank
Telescopic wand
Does the steam mop extend out with a telescopic wand?
Carpet glider
A carpet glider attachment is designed to freshen up and rejuvenate your carpets, although we find they won't actually clean them.
Availability
A Similar model is identical in most aspects except for a few. This means that a majority of its test results are identical so you can reasonably expect to get the same results from the model we tested, but for those aspects which aren't identical, we'll note these as "Not Tested" in the Compare tables.
A Tested model refers to a model that is still current and available in the Australian market. You should be able to order this model through your local retailer, or find it online.
These models can't be found in retailers or online or are no longer manufactured. You may still find these models on second hand websites, or in second hand dealers. Test methods may change over time, so criteria which can't be directly compared will contain an N/A.
An Identical model is exactly that. Performance characteristics will be identical and the only difference will be something trivial such as colour, which won't have an impact on performance.
These are models we haven't yet tested but that are available.
Included in this review
- Overall score
- Buy now
- Brand reliability score
- Brand satisfaction score
- CHOICE buy
- Floor wetness score
- Overall handheld mode score
- Stain cleaning score
- Ease of use score
- Time in use (min)
- Measured wattage (W)
- Good points
- Bad points
- Brand
- Model
- Price
- Availability
- Water tank volume (L)
- Type
- Carpet glider
- Telescopic wand
- Removable water tank
- Handheld tool
- Jet nozzle
- Refill while cleaning
- Steam ready indicator
- Steam 'on' lock switch
- Steam 'off' lock switch
- Water low indicator
- Adjustable steam output
- Accessories supplied
- Weight (kg)
- Reach (m)
- Waiting time recommended before reservoir can be filled (min)
- Warranty (years)
- Origin
- Contact