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Euro-Pro Shark S3501 Steam Pocket Mop with 3 Quick Release Mop Heads and 4 Pads
- Lightweight steam mop for cleaning sealed hard-floor surfaces
- Ready in 30 seconds; releases steam with push-forward motion of mopping, 2-sided cleaning
- Leaves floors virtually dry; extra-large water tank; no toxic chemicals required
- Measures 7 by 13 by 51-1/2 inches; comes with 3 quick-release mop heads: Rectangular, Triangular, XL Open Area
- 4 washable and reusable pads for 2 sided cleaning: 1 Rectangular Pad, 1 Triangular Pad, 1 XL Open Area Pad, 1 Steam Duster Pad
Quick, easy, lightweight and ergonomic. The shark steam mop is ready to use in 30-seconds. Safe to use on all sealed hard floor surfaces. Uses ordinary tap water for a chemical-free clean. 180-Degrees of maneuverability helps you be able to clean baseboards and in-between furniture. 3 interchangeable mop heads are included, the XL open area, the rectangle and triangle heads. Also included, the carpet glider to refresh and deodorize area rugs and carpeting and 4 two-sided pads.
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LOVE this STEAM MOP … even WORKS like the INFOMERCIAL!,
A couple of weeks ago, I hesitantly purchased (directly from Amazon) the Euro-Pro Shark Steam Pocket Mop … but I am SO glad I did. I LOVE this steam mop. I have TILE and WOOD floors throughout my house and they have been nearly impossible to keep clean (as evidenced by my kids’ no-so-white sock bottoms). Anyway, I had been researching all of the various steam mops trying to find that “perfect” mop that would work miracles. I thought I had decided on one, but then (while flipping channels) saw the infomercial for this mop. It appeared to be EXACTLY what I was looking for. As with most infomercials, I was VERY skeptical that the product would REALLY do what it claimed to do. Luckily, I took the leap of faith, and purchased one from Amazon.com. I could not be happier with this mop. It REALLY does STEAM (alot) and get all of the gross built up dirt and grime off the floors.
I HATE cleaning floors! I’m more of a carpet person, so for me to say I love this product is absolutely amazing. I had a Hoover FloorMate (which I purchased 7 years ago), but it was ALOT of effort to clean up AFTER … and it only had the brush scrubbers (so it didn’t really WIPE the floors clean) AND it required the special Hoover cleaner (which I ruined mine by using Pine Sol … which it specifically says not to use). Then I moved to the cheaper (although, not really after you buy all of the disposable pads and cleaner) Swiffer Wet Jet. It was ok for the quick clean-ups, IF my floor was already pretty much clean to begin with. But the Swiffer Wet Jet never CLEANED my floors. It was EXTREMELY frustrating to spend time and money cleaning and then STILL see the dirty sock bottoms (which meant the floors weren’t really clean).
PLEASE NOTE: There are TWO (2) versions of the NEWER MODEL steam mop … the PURPLE version has 2 heads (rectangle and triangle) with 5 PADS (2 rectangle, 2 triangle, 1 purple duster) and the SILVER/metallic version has 3 heads (XL rectangle, rectangle and triange) and 4 PADS (1 XL rectangle, 1 rectangle, 1 triangle, 1 purple duster). Both have the carpet glider. The XL kit, as well as extra PADS can all be purchased separately. I bought mine at Newegg.
The things I like about the Euro Pro Shark Steam Pocket Mop are …
1. It has a LONG 30ft. cord so you are not constantly plugging and unplugging,
2. It has sturdy/thick microfiber machine washable/reusable TWO-SIDED pads (all of the stains don’t come out, but they have held up VERY well to repeated washings),
3. It has a LARGE water tank, so you are not constantly re-filling the tank,
4. It has a SWIVEL head (3 different HEAD sizes/shapes) that FLIPS for two-sided cleaning,
5. It really STEAMS while cleaning and gets off the built on dirt,
6. It cleans WITHOUT any chemicals … only tap water (I prefer using hot water),
7. It HEATS up quickly (under a minute … although I usually let it heat for 5 minutes).
Things you should know …
1. As with mopping, you need to vacuum or sweep BEFORE steam mopping (do this WHILE the mop is heating up).
2. Filling with hot water worked best for me.
3. PUMP/prime the mop about 10 times before you start mopping (this gets the STEAM really going).
4. Make sure you have AT LEAST 2 pads (4-sides of cleaning), especially if your floors are dirty.
5. Do NOT keep using the same pad side once it is dirty (so, check the bottom as you go) or your floors will not be cleaned and look streaky when they dry.
6. I don’t *think* this mop actually gets hot enough to really sanitize (I’m not sure if any of them do), but I spray/squirt some vinegar on the floor as I go and mop over that and it seems to work.
7. The steam mop is made of hard plastic, so I’m not sure how well the handle itself is going to last over time with repeated pumpings, etc. I’ve noticed several reviewers commenting on a broken handle. I would say there is alot of truth in that … since the manufacturer sells JUST the HANDLE for ~$30 as a “replacement part” on its website … and I personally think that is an odd “replacement” part (so they must have ALOT of handles breaking). Still, I have not found anything else that does the job like this mop.
Overall, I am VERY HAPPY with this mop! Actually, don’t mind (as much) cleaning the floors now … since they do truly get clean!
UPDATE April 2011: My mop is still working fine with no issues (thank goodness). The pads are heavily stained (even Clorox won’t get the stains out) and have started to wear through and need to be replaced. My mom also purchased one a few months after I did and her handle broke within a month of very LIGHT use. The manufacturer was useless in helping her and said that she could buy the replacement handle (no thank you) or PAY to have it shipped back to them to inspect and fix or replace (their option)…
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|I’m now addicted to cleaning my floors. Sick!,
I’ve seen other reviewers write the same thing — we all were skeptical because of the infommerical aspect of this product. But desperate times call for desperate measures! A dirty dog running through the house along with humanoids walking through the house means a lot of cleaning.
I am now addicted to cleaning my floors. I am sure this is going to wear off — but wow — my floors have never been so clean. Even my hardwood floor in the living room has a shine to it.
The first cleaning took a while and there was a lot of grime lifted from the floors — you have to go slowly and give the steam a while to work. Don’t expect magic — you do have to go slowly the first time you clean. I think people who said their floors were streaked must have residue from previous products that are on the floor.
But once that’s over – you’ll find yourself easily cleaning the floors more often because it is really easy and convenient and gee– in a sick way — kind of fun. I love to hear the steam sound coming out of the machine.
But yes – I’m happy — it’s fast and it works. It’s easy to empty the tank and hang on a hook in the laundry room. The pads clean easily — I soak them in the utility tub with some detergent or throw them into the laundry.
One tank of water is enough for my entire downstairs plus there is a very long cord.
It’s plastic — that’s the drawback — but if I get a year out of this product – I’ll be happy cause this sure beats using a mop and bucket! I hate that I’m the one who gets stuck cleaning my house — but now — this makes the chore so much easier.
Is it “wrong” to be so happy over a cleaning product?
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|What did I ever do before using this mop?,
Um, this mop rocks.
It requires only one hand to use and would be great for the elderly, amputees, moms on the go, lazy housewives, and anyone who has better things to do than mop their floors.
It uses only water to clean and heat to disinfect, so it is totally green in its environmental impact except for the tiny bit of electricity it uses. No chemicals or special solutions need to be purchased or used. Having no chemicals on the floors would make it safer for pets and crawling children. And the power of the heating element puts a Swiffer to shame. To SHAME!
The pads are washable and reusable, and the mop flips so you can use both sides during one cleaning.
The cord is very long and reaches everywhere.
Only con: when my floors are especially grimy, the steam loosens all the dirt and grossness off the floor, but I have to go back over the “piles” with a paper towel to get up all the little bits. Yes, I actually have to bend over to wipe the floor. I probably should sweep thoroughly first, but I have a life, and just mopping for 10 minutes a week is really all I can commit to right now.
Because the pads get dirty quickly, I try to use one pad per large room and switch them out. I can do 2-3 rooms one day and then a few days later, after I’ve gotten to the laundry and washed/dried the pads, I’ll do the alternate rooms.
The floors do not stay wet for long, and by the time I finish the second room, the first is dry, which is great if you mop only 30 minutes before company is coming. There is no chemical smell, and the floors are clean and shiny, but dry, and company thinks your house is that way all the time!
I’ll never not have one of these mops again.
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