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Wertheim W500R1 review

Stick steam mop. Priced at $199.

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Type View more details.

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.

Stick
Recommended View more details.

We recommend currently available steam mops with a CHOICE expert rating of 75% or higher, and an ease of use score of at least 75%.

CHOICE Expert Rating View more details.

This score is made up of ease of use (80%) and floor wetness (20%).

Floor wetness score View more details.

The higher the score, the drier the floor. Note that models tested year to year (see "year tested") can't technically be directly compared as we changed our floor wetness scoring method, but results should be similar.

Ease of use score View more details.

The ease of use score is made up of: mop head moving score, ease of using the controls, mop reach and replacing the mop pad.

Shop Ethical rating View more details.

Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.

N/A
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin View more details.

The model has a claimed origin somewhere on the model itself. This ought to be taken with a grain of salt, given it's rare that all the materials for a product came from the one country.

China
Availability View more details.

'Tested model' refers to steam mops that are currently available in shops and online. 'Discontinued model' refers to steam mops that are no longer available in shops, but may be available in second-hand stores.

Discontinued model
Price View more details.

Recommended retail or typical price.

$199
Product type View more details.

Is this a traditional steam mop/cleaner, or does it use an alternate method of cleaning (like a thermal pad)?

Steam mop
Water tank volume (L) View more details.

Capacity of the steam mop's water tank. Canister/barrel models, by design, have a larger capacity and will require less topping up.

0.4
Accessories supplied
1 mop pad, carpet glider, beaker and literature.
Weight (kg)
2.4
Reach (m) View more details.

Rather than just the length of the cord, this figure is the distance between the power point and the tip of the steam head, and includes the power cord (and hose and wand, if applicable).

5.6
Waiting time recommended before reservoir can be filled up
Non-removable, but can be refilled at any time
Time in use until tank empty (min) View more details.

How long you can use steam mop for before tank is empty.

Measured wattage (W) View more details.

We measure the actual wattage of the steam mop.

Website View more details.

Generally refers to manufacturer website.

godfreys.com.au
Carpet glider View more details.

A carpet glider attachment is designed to freshen up and rejuvenate your carpets, although we find they won't actually clean them.

Yes
Telescopic wand View more details.

Does the steam mop extend out with a telescopic wand?

No
Removable water tank
No
Hand-held tool View more details.

Some steam mops can be used in a hand-held mode using accessories that help you reach difficult areas such as shower cubicles.

No
Jet nozzle View more details.

Attachment that's suitable for cleaning small, hard to reach areas like behind toilets or in corners.

No
Refill while cleaning View more details.

Whether you can refill the unit "on the go". Some barrel-type cleaners have a huge capacity so this won't be a crucial function if you have one of these models.

Yes
Steam ready indicator View more details.

Does the mop have an indicator that says when its ready to work/function with a full head of steam?

Yes
Steam 'on' lock switch View more details.

A steam lock switch is handy so you don't have to keep holding down a button to release steam.

No
Steam 'off' lock switch
No
Water low indicator View more details.

If the tank is clear, then this won't be necessary.

No (see-through tank)
Adjustable steam output
No
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