Russell Hobbs RHSM1001-G Steam and Clean Steam Mop White & Aqua - Free 2 year guarantee

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I kept the steam cleaner on the medium setting for only lightly soiled hard floors, but turned it up to “max” when using the carpet glider. It didn’t manage to entirely remove some stubborn stains from my rug, but it did make the colours a bit brighter. Two of the mops tested came with a host of additions in the box, although notably the Lakeland only came with an instruction book. Using the detergent within the same time resulted in less residue and no red shine, as well as a pleasant smell. This indicates that with more stubborn stains, as well as smellier – or less hygienic – spillages, it might be useful to include a cleaning agent.

The Karcher SC 2 Easyfix Entry-Level Steam Mop is a great invention from Karcher. With it 954W x 780D x 260H mm size, you can conveniently bid farewell to all stubborn dirt that has been residing in your home. To be honest, ordinary steam may not be efficient for getting rid grim and grease. In this regard, you need a more dynamic steam mop like the Vax 586-SF-CC Multifunction Steam Mop that combines the power of steam and detergent for effective cleaning. Weigh 2.7kg, 0.75L water tank, 50 minutes run time, 3.5bar steam pressure, variable steam setting, shoulder strap. Initially I assumed that comparing steam mops would be rather uneventful. Let's face it, the function of the mop is largely the same no matter what the colour scheme of the version you buy or the price tag that it comes with, how big a difference can there be? With this steam mop, all is set for you to make your home free of germs and grime. Firstly, the ejection of chemical-free steam with pressure as high as 3.5 bar for 50 minutes makes it very efficient to get rid of any grease or grim floor throw at it. Also, thanks to the adjustable steam setting and the 0.75 L water tank capacity which releases steam with the appropriate temperature within 6 minutes! With this, all the stubborn grime and dust mites that have developed a strong resistance to other steam mops are in trouble. More so, it comes with 10 efficient accessories to deal with any surface including the hard-to-reach area.The Moolan Handheld Steam Mop is a great invention from Moolan. It variable steam setting which produce steam as hot as 120℃ within just 15-30 seconds make it become the cynosure of all eyes in the steam mop world. And with this 120℃-steam temperature, there is no doubt, no bacteria or virus can thrive on your floor, window, bathroom, kitchen, laminate, tiles and much more. It also comes with efficient 12 accessories including split ring and fabric mop which can be used together to carry out a superior deep cleaning on your dust mites infested carpet. Moreso, this steam mop is very safe, particularly when not in use. In fact, thanks to Russell Hobbs for equipping this steam mop with automatic steam cut off. The swivel head can be tilted to the desired angle to ensure dirt or germs never have a foothold in that tight corner area of your home. It also comes with an efficient carpet glider which makes it very easy to clean carpets without any hassles. Steam mops have become increasingly popular in the UK over the last few years, thanks in part to cleaning influencers like Mrs Hinch and Stacey Solomon who swear by theirs and who, like many of us, are keen to have a gleaming home without using too many chemicals, especially around children and pets. Both the Lakeland and Shark mops had two speed settings, with the lower speed recommended for wood floors and more delicate surfaces and the higher speed for more ingrained dirt and tiled areas. Perhaps understandably, the more budget-friendly Russell Hobbs version only had one setting. However, in terms of immediate impact, the Shark really came into its own. Instead of one large pad it has two circular pads that work together to effectively simultaneously steam and scrub the floor. When you turn it on it feels noticeably more powerful to use, to the extent if you’re someone who struggles with holding a hefty gadget I’d consider plumping for one of the others. While they’re all roughly the same weight, once the Shark is on and working you need to really hold on tight to make sure you don’t lose control of it.

Weigh 2.26kg, 400ml water tank, detachable handheld, 15 seconds heat up time, variable steam setting. But, as with so many household appliances, there is a mind-boggling array of different makes and models available and it can be hard to know whether it's worth spending the extra of a premium model like a Shark when there are other options that largely do the same thing and are literally a third of the price. I was faced with the same problem when trying to clean the corners of my sink with the detail nozzle. The steam cleaner was more successful at reducing dirt and oils on my ceramic hob, but the plastic scraper tool didn’t quite cut it here for burnt-in bits.However, the Vax 586-SF-CC Multifunction Steam Mop leaves your home refreshing with an irresistible smell after cleaning. With it 200 mL water and 0.26 detergent solution, you can boost of very high-temperature steam within 20 seconds to get rid of grime and grease without any hassles. And thanks to 15-minute steam run time! You can enjoy effortless cleaning with refreshing odour. water tank, 28 min steam run time, 15 seconds heat up time, variable steam setting, auto-off function. The mop head was easy to move around and pivot for access into tighter nooks. It also successfully cleaned the wooden floor in the hall. The only issue was watermarks – the mop pad seemed to push water around rather than absorb it. However, those streaks were easy enough to polish off with a dry cloth.

The Shark and Russell Hobbs had spare pads so you could wash a set and use a set. They also both came with small plastic jugs to make filling the mops with water easier - but this isn’t necessarily the perk you would imagine. Next up, I did a comparison test, mopping up some dried tomato sauce with and without some detergent (Russell Hobbs Alpine Steam Mop Detergent) from smooth kitchen tiles. After about a minute of slow mopping without the detergent, some remnants of the sauce remained, alongside a red sheen on the tiles.

Other surfaces – The window/upholstery tool got rid of most of the staining on a red sofa and cleaned windows with very little residue remaining. The carpet glider helped to refresh the carpet but didn’t remove stains water tank, 30 seconds heat up time, 30-min steam run time, detachable handheld, 10 accessories, variable steam setting.