Steam Mops

Over the last couple of years steam and electric mops have gained popularity with consumers who are looking for an efficient and easy to use cleaning tool.  One of the most popular models of steam mops is the steam shark which has some unique features that make it slightly ahead of the rest in terms of design, ease of use and cleaning ability.

It is an electric steam mop that uses the combination of a microfiber pad and high temperature water vapour or steam to lift dirt and grit leaving a clean and sanitized surface.  Some of the advantages of the steam shark include several different shaped pads, light weight design, chemical free, easy to use, safe for all hard floors, large water reservoir and carpet glider.

The steam shark comes equipped with several sizes of microfiber pads which includes 2 rectangle pads, 2 triangle pads and 1 steam duster.  The different pads are great for cleaning in those hard to reach places while the steam duster gives curtains and blinds a more effective clean without having to take them down off the windows.

The light weight design is one of its great features.  Some steam mops and electric mops can be quite cumbersome and heavy especially when they are filled with water.  The shark steam cleaner is small and light even when the reservoir is full, which makes it suitable for almost everyone including the elderly and even the kids.

One of the most important advantages of using the shark steam mop for cleaning is that you no longer need to use chemical cleaners.  It produces steam at a hot enough temperature to make cleaning even the dirtiest floors easy with just tap water.  Using no chemicals is great especially for households that have children and pets.

The steam shark is also easy to use with one touch operation and an easy to fill reservoir.  It has easy to attach microfiber pads and the steam mop will indicate when the water is hot enough to start cleaning.

The shark mop is a great unit for cleaning almost all types of hard surface flooring and it also has an attachment which makes the steam shark suitable for carpets and rugs.  The light weight design and user friendly design make this steam mop a great alternative to the traditional mop and bucket cleaning.

The Bissell company was founded by Melville and Anna Bissell in 1876 in the United States.  The couple had owned a small crockery shop in Michigan and it was in this shop that Melville Bissell devised a carpet sweeper machine to help Anna keep the shop clean.  Word spread and the carpet sweeper was patented in 1876 when the company was founded and the first Bissell sweepers were then produced by a manufacturing plant that had been set up in Michigan.  The company has gone from strength to strength and has developed a large range of cleaning products that are used the world over.  One of the company’s most popular cleaner is the Bissell steam mop.

The Bissell steam cleaner is a great cleaning mop which provides a natural, chemical free clean for nearly all surfaces in the house and car.  Using steam mops on surfaces such as wood finish to vinyl allows you to safely and easily clean even the dirtiest floors without the need for chemical cleaners that can leave residue even on clean floors.

Water is the only thing that needs to be added to the Bissell cleaner which makes it safe for use around pets and children.  Once the steam mop is filled with water it takes under 15 minutes for the steam mop to heat up and be ready for use.  The reservoir is quite small but is easy to detach refill and then start mopping again.

As with most steam mops on the market the Bissell steam mop has many features included that make using it and cleaning your house a whole lot easier.  It is light weight and has a strain reliever handle which is designed to make the steam mop more ergonomic and easier on the hands when used for a long period of time.  It also has an easy carry handle which makes the cleaner easy to carry when not in use.

The Bissell steam mop as has a small storage system on the side which is designed to store the power cord when the mop is packed up and stored.  The storage system also has a quick release function which makes it easier to deploy the power cord prior to use.

The Bissell steam mop also has a streamlined design, water filters for the water in the reservoir, a swivel head design as well as removable microfiber mop pads.

The Shark brand of cleaning equipment is part of a larger company Euro Pro Operating which is a market leader in the supply of innovative cleaning solutions and cleaning equipment both domestically and commercially.  The Shark brand has been around for over a century and has moved from Europe to Canada and then moved to Massachusetts which is where the company resides today.  It is recognised around the world as a leader in steam cleaning technology.  One of the most popular steam products that Shark produce is the Shark steam cleaner.

The shark steam cleaner or shark steam mop is a light weight steam cleaning system that is perfect for the home.  It is built to last and has a great ergonomic feel that allows you to use the cleaner for long periods of time without strain on the arms or shoulders.  It also features a soft hand grip to make the steam mop easier to manoeuvre around the furniture.

It is designed especially for sealed hard floors especially wooden and vinyl floors.  This particular model is also able to be used on carpets and rugs when the plastic carpet guide is attached to the microfiber pad.

Other features of the Shark steam cleaner is a quick release cord that allows a fast deployment of the power cord before use and a full 8 meters of power cord provides the cleaner with great reach.  The microfiber pads provided with the steam cleaner are triple layered and steam activated to lit and remove the dirt.  These microfiber pads are durable and reusable needing only a machine wash before being used again.

Using steam for cleaning is also a safer choice when cleaning areas that are occupied by children or pets.  The steam mop uses only water to clean which is much safer for children and pets than the chemicals used in cleaning products.

Steam cleaners, including the shark steam cleaner provide a deep down clean which means that the super heated steam works the remove grit and dirt and the high temperature is able to sanitise the surface removing germs.  The Shark steam cleaner works great on many hard surfaces and also comes with accessories such as 3 extra microfiber pads, a plastic glider for use when steam cleaning the carpets and a bottle of water softener which is added to the water reservoir of the steam cleaner in areas that have hard or bore water.