All steam mops are not created equally. You really need to do
some research about the various mops in relation to what you are
wanting to accomplish. After weeks of looking at various brands of
steam mops I purchased a Haan Slim and Light off of amazon. I love
this mop, for me the most important feature was the ability to
sanitize my floors while cleaning them. This mop is light and heats
water in excess of 215 degrees Fahrenheit which kills a larger
variety of bacteria than just food borne germs and dust mites. With
2 dogs I no longer have to put them up while I mop as this dries
almost instantly and unlike other mops that required you to mop
over a spot for 15 seconds to kill germs this one only takes 1
second so I can actually mop and not have to pause every few
seconds. The main drawback is that the water reservoir tank is not
as large on this as some other brands. For me this isn't an issue
as I'm not cleaning large rooms but it could be an issue for some,
I also ordered extra micro fiber cloths so that I can clean all my
rooms at once and wash the cloths at the same time. Other wise its
a mop, wash, and wait situation for each room.
Mostly just do the research make sure to look into the features
such as:
Size and weight, number of steam jet holes across the head,
water temperature, size of the water reservoir, multi-functional
(ie. floors, counters, walls, ect.), length of the extension cord,
cleaning pads and care required for them, and of course cost. You
should be able to find something that meets your needs and budget.
Good luck!
