I had a Shark steam mop back in the day which eventually broke and I never replaced it. At the time, I thought it did a great job and missed it, but I became hooked on wet Swiffer pads because they just smell so nice. Anyway, I started to get the feeling that maybe my kitchen floor was not as clean as it could be, and so I decided to finally replace my Shark steam mop. Lo and behold, the reviews on the Bissell ones were way better, so I decided to give one a shot. All I can tell you is, I actually feel legitimate love for this inanimate object. I have steam cleaned my entire house in the last 24 hours and I cannot believe how dirty everything actually was!! Even things I thought had been cleaned well. We've only lived here for three years, and have maintained the floors in the same condition they were in when we moved in. I always assumed the grout was just dark. Wrong-o!! The kitchen floor was absolutely disgusting, and cleaning even a 5 x 5' area results in a totally black pad. (Incidentally, I would totally recommend ordering extra pads so you don't have to stop in the middle of a big job and wash them. Even with four [I did order extras] I wish I had more!) So, despite the fact that it's embarrassing to admit to all of Amazon that my house is shamefully filthy, I have to give two thumbs up to this beautiful appliance and let you know that if you are on the fence, hop off and order this thing! Granted, I've only had it for a short time, but even if it cr*apped out right now, it has still cleaned things more thoroughly and economically than if I hired someone to do it professionally. A+!
I live on an organic veggie farm and my reality is dirt constantly being trekked into the house and on to the tile floors (I have those pretty spanish rustic tiles- pretty but so difficult to clean as they have this texture that traps dirt in making it look like it is always dirty). Alas-Living on a farm, dirt is my lot and i have embraced it. Yes- i have spent hours mopping using an old fashioned wring mop, grout brush, sponge and my floors just always looked dirty regardless if i scrubbed them multiple times a day. Once i had a baby my time has suddenly become quite precious and haven't had the luxury of dedicating that much time to mopping and i'm constantly trying to find easier ways to clean. I had been eying a steam mop for the past year but i was worried that it would be a waste of money and just be another thing in the house in storage. I was wrong. This mop is AMAZING. I LOVE IT!! First off- it's super easy to put together, just one screw. I didn't even read the instructions it was that easy. The mop has 3 buttons and is pretty self explanatory using the symbols. Filling the water chamber is a breeze (comes with a little cup with spout) and putting on the mop pad is straight forward. I plugged it in and was immediately surprised at how easy the thing glides with little effort on my part. The bottom swivels and moves efficiently for corners and hard to reach spaces. The cord is ample and noise minimal. After just 2 passes....2....on my nasty farm floors... i saw an immediate difference. I was so excited that i rinsed out the scrub pad and away i went....another 2 passes and holy cow- i could see traces of the original color of the grout!...... another 2 passes plus a little elbow grease using the awesome super scrubber thing when you remove the mop head and presto....my floors were transformed! They were squeaky clean that i could walk barefoot on them and let my 1 year old son crawl on them without worry (something i would not do before even after mopping with my old fashioned mop). I thought that this mop would just be so inconvenient that it would only be an occasional thing, kinda like my old mop but nope. I have this out in a corner of my house and use it daily and with each mopping, my floors get nicer. I watched a video review before i purchased this and the reviewer was questioning the scrubby thing and lamenting over having to wash it. I love the scrubby thing. It's perfect for stubborn areas and grout lines. I don't wash the scrubby thing- as i don't see the need.
Well, I have not owned a vaccum cleaner in a very long time--which is how I know they are a lot of "smoke & mirrors" & don't clean very well on hard surfaces . I decided that I needed to cut back on costs so I let my cleaning lady go. Honestly, $85 every other week, & now I can do the floors myself, much better than she can do w/a mop.
What I like:
1. It's skinny & fits into a slim space in my small closet.
2. It is lightweight, & I don't need 2 men & a tank to carry it from room to room.
3. Price is right!
Before I use the mop I spray the tile floor w/ a little vinegar & water, & Murphy's Oil Soap when I do the wood. My bathroom is pebbles, (so the scrub attachment works wonders on the grout). Again, just l just lift the handle & the flat head drops off & the scrub brush is there.
I save so much $$ & the mop does a much better job than a wet mop or sponge by hand. Highly recommend this mop. I have the cleanest floors in the world! ;)
OK! I can't stop bragging about my new Steam Mop! I had the older Bissell model that did not have the scrub brush and I loved it, but after 3 years of use it broke. So It was $79, I figured it served it's purpose for the price and just let me get the new one. I started to look on line for a replacement and came across this newer model. Got it on sale on Prime day and expected it to be the same as the old one. It is NOT! It's by far more superior and better in all aspects. but the most amazing thing that was not expected even after reading the reviews is what it did to my grout. It was black, 8 years worth of dirt, grime, 2 toddlers with lots of spills and food on the floor. It got so clean I could not believe it. It's beige again! I did not use any chemicals or additives, just plain water on high steam setting using the scrub brush and a little elbow grease . AMAZING RESULTS! It was almost like magic! So I recommended it to my mom. The biggest skeptic on the planet! Her grout was not cleaned in over 20 years, black does not begin to describe the color she had, and it's being an older style floor tile, it was not smooth but with the design ridges in it. It looked bad and tiered. The grout is now off white and the tiles are white. Who would have thought!? the actual tiles got cleaned without even scrubbing them. Her house just got so much brighter and whiter. A must have for tile floors!
It's been a while since I purchased my steam mop, but I tell everyone about it all of the time. I'm kinda OCD about cleaning. When it comes to my floors, first I sweep, then vacuum, then steam. I am always amazed how nasty the mop pads end up, even after sweeping and vacuuming first! Living in Hawaii, our windows are constantly open. And when it comes to cleaning, there is always a lovely light dusting of volcanic ash to deal with. Add four people in a home, plus two dogs...my floors take a beating. My steam mop helps me keep my cleaning sanity.
Be sure to follow the directions! As tempting as it is to add aromatherapy oils to the tank, DON'T! And make sure to ONLY use distilled water.
Feature Product
- Sanitize your hard floors to eliminate 99.9Percent of germs and bacteria without the use of harsh chemicals. (When used as directed. Does not include fragrance disc.)
- Power fresh deluxe steam mop has an On-Board spot boost brush to remove tough, sticky messes
- Leave behind a refreshing spring breeze scent as you clean
- Includes 2 types of pads to fit your cleaning needs: (1) soft microfiber mop pad for everyday cleaning (1) soft microfiber mop pad with scrubbing strips for tough, stickier messes
- Includes 4 Spring BreezeFragrance Discs; leaves behind a fresh, clean scent as you steam mop
- Mop pads are infused with Microban; product protection to help prevent the growth of odor causing bacteria on the pad; Your mop pad will now stay cleaner and fresher between uses
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Very impressed with this product. The ability to change between the pad and the scrub brush is so easy. I say more about the results, but the proof is in the pictures. I would recommend this model (1806) rather than the 1940.
I guess no one enjoys cleaning, but I HATE it. This is my first steam mop, and I now believe everyone should have a steam mop. I still don't enjoy using this thing, but it is SO much better than using a regular mop. It is SO much easier. We have laminate wood floors throughout the entire house and a tiny dog. This steam mop makes cleaning so much easier...still not enjoyable, but faster and easier. The mop pads just go into the washing machine afterwards and then you hang them up somewhere to dry. It beats a traditional mop and mop bucket and mop water and mopping yourself into a corner, ANY day.
This will show you how dirty your "clean" floors really are. I didn't realize those little black marks on the floor weren't part of the design 🤣. The floor even just feels cleaner to the touch. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars, is because I had to remove the bottom mop head and use the scrubber to really see a difference on the linoleum. I still used the mop head by hand to wipe up the dirty steam water, as you can see in the pictures. If I got the same results with the mop head on it would be an easy 5 stars. The mop head did work well on the hardwood floors, though. So perhaps my linoleum floor was just that dirty that it needed the scrubber? Either way, I love the product and will be using it a lot!
I bought this to replace another brand's steamer that didn't last very long. This one is great because it has multiple functions, including a high and low steam option, and a scrub brush for tough spots. The only downside to this steamer, is that even on low, if you aren't careful it can remove the finish on even the most durable of finishes. My children like to help clean, and they got distracted and left the mop in the upright position for a brief period of time, and it removed the finish on our floor. I would like it better if the steam turned off as soon as it was locked into the upright position.
I’m in LOVE!! We live on St Croix in the US Virgin Islands and we are 6 months out from Hurricane Maria hitting us as a cat 5 storm. We were without electricity for FOUR MONTHS. all of this is to say, my floors hadn’t had a good steam in that time and when I plugged in my original (7 year old) steam mop to the generator I fried the heating element of the mop. I was heartbroken. As soon as I could I ordered a new Bissel steam mop. This thing did NOTdisappoint. I don’t know if you can really imagine how bad the grout was after 6 months of no deep clean (old Mop and bucket style alone doesn’t cut it for me)!! We have a 5 year old and two dogs. It was not a small job. But I just got off work and couldn’t wait any longer to try it... I’m so glad I didn’t wait! It’s fan-freakin-tastic!!!
First the little smelly disk is nice. Not too powerful but pleasant. Moving on
The mop head is larger than my last one and it came with a scrubbing pad that I quite liked. I’m glad I bought an extra two pads, as I used them all in our 1000sq ft home.
This scrub brush feature is amazing!! Like no joke, life changin feature here. It does not let you down.
Get this. For tile and grout. Even if you only have 8 tiles. You’ll be pleased. If you need me, I’ll be steaming the tiny tiles in my shower next.
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