A steam mop is a new machine specially created for high-quality and environmentally friendly cleaning without the use of any cleaning agents. The versatility and versatility of the device provided him with a large number of fans, but there are also quite a few opponents and disappointed.
Initially, the steam mop was designed for convenient and efficient cleaning of heat-resistant surfaces - laminate, carpet, ceramic tile, porcelain stoneware, tile, etc. At present, the housewives note that a steam mop with a sufficient number of nozzles allows you to clean almost the entire house (with the exception, perhaps, of plastic surfaces that may become deformed by steam), steam clothes and fur products, refresh linens and pillows, and polish blinds and mirrors.
The design of the steam mop is much simpler than that of a washing vacuum cleaner. It consists of a long handle, a main working mechanism and a water tank. The weight of the steam mop is about three kilograms, that is, it is light enough to clean not only horizontal, but also vertical surfaces, holding it in your hand.
The prices for steam mops fluctuate in a rather wide range (from 700 to 7000 rubles) and depend on the manufacturer and a set of additional nozzles.
Users who have just recently purchased a multifunctional device are glad that steam mops are easy to assemble, there is no difficulty figuring out how to connect parts to each other. Usually these are two to three compounds maximum. The nozzles can be mastered over time and empirically determined which one is more suitable for cleaning, for example, the inner chamber of a microwave oven, and which one is for removing plaque in the tile joints in the bathroom.
At first, some mop owners complain about the difficulty in choosing the right steam power for each surface. Linoleum, for example, requires much more power than a laminate. In order not to be mistaken with the choice of mode, it is most reliable to follow the instructions.
Many housewives see the advantages of a steam mop in the ability to clean hard-to-reach areas that cannot be reached with a normal washing vacuum cleaner: a steam mop perfectly cleans dirt from corners in the oven in the kitchen, carbon stains on the stove, which usually require a long hand-wipe with caustic detergents. Also, the owners of the device say that such a mop with a convenient handle makes washing windows a quick and safe process.
According to Internet users, the best steam mops are the following models Karcher, H2O MOP X5, Black Decker FSM1630, Bissell, ARC 2014.
Consumers note that thanks to a powerful jet of steam, the device is able to remove the most persistent and oldest spots from virtually any surface. In addition, it is also a disinfection. Steam copes well with bacteria, E. coli and dust mites. And if there are pets at home who have not yet mastered the toilet, a steam mop perfectly eliminates unpleasant odors.
However, a number of mistresses of the steam mop are not of such a high opinion of her. Dissatisfaction arises about the individual declared functions, quick breakdowns, defective parts, low efficiency of the device, impressive dimensions and the difficulty of carrying. However, it should be noted that most of the angry comments belong to people who bought an initially faulty device or a cheap fake.
