Shark Steam & Scrub Automatic Steam Mop review

Shark Steam & Scrub Automated Steam Mop: Introduction

Cordless arduous flooring cleaners that vacuum and scrub concurrently, such because the Roborock Dyad, Mova X50 or the Dyson V15s Submarine, are gaining reputation… however they are usually on the expensive aspect, want a good bit of upkeep are sometimes fairly advanced to make use of.

The Shark Steam & Scrub Automated Steam Mop with Steam Blaster (mannequin quantity S8201UK), which I’ve acquired on evaluation right here, is a a lot less complicated, budget-friendly various.

It pairs steam with dual-spinning microfiber pads for an environment friendly clear, whereas the Steam Blaster perform directs a high-pressure steam jet at cussed stains.

Learn on for my full Shark Steam & Scrub Automated Steam Mop evaluation.

Design and construct

• Three energy modes
• Deal with with Steam blaster set off
• Detachable water tank
• Twin microfiber ‘Dust Grip’ mopping pads

Trying quite a bit like the sooner model Shark Steam & Scrub Automated Steam Mop (S6002UK), the brand new mannequin takes loads of what was nice about its older sibling however provides a killer characteristic.

Each the previous and new fashions work by pushing steam onto spinning microfiber pads, however the newer S8201UK introduces the Steam Blaster perform.

Beneath the highest of the deal with, you’ll discover a set off to activate the brand new characteristic and, when pulled, the Steam Blaster releases a concentrated burst of steam from a nozzle on the entrance of the ground head.

It’s designed for stains inside 5-10cm of the nozzle, and Shark recommends spraying and ready a number of seconds earlier than persevering with to scrub.

It seems a helluva lot just like the previous-gen mannequin, with a white shade changing the pale blue hue however, other than that, there’s no dramatic change right here.

Standing 120cm excessive, up prime is that deal with and set off (and likewise the highest a part of the cable tidy bracket), then there’s an aluminium pole that slots into the principle unit.

That primary unit consists of a window to the water tank, a primary 3-light show for the modes, and a button to modify between these modes.

On the underside are the spinning discs that merely press right down to clamp onto the microfiber pads, which SharkNinja calls ‘Dust Grips’. You’ll get 4 of those within the field.

The water tank is fairly small, with a 350ml capability however, as I’ll clarify later, is a lot for doing a few rooms.

The Shark Steam & Scrub Automated Steam Mop isn’t a cordless machine – you’ll have to plug it in and the cable is simply over 5m lengthy.

Options and efficiency

In testing, the Steam Blaster made quick work of dried-on messes corresponding to ketchup, mustard, milk and even crusty dried up cat meals, which made cleansing considerably in my dwelling.

In additional normal use, the mop operates very similar to its predecessor. The 350ml water tank have to be eliminated and crammed with chilly water earlier than use; there’s no choice so as to add a cleansing answer because the machine depends on steam for stain elimination and micro organism bashing.

Whereas 350ml isn’t very a lot, I discovered that it held sufficient to scrub my kitchen, eating room and downstairs hallway – with the odd Stain Blast en route – with water to spare.

There are three cleansing modes – Gentle, Regular, and Deep – so you’ll be able to select the way you need it to function between totally different flooring varieties and stain ranges. I simply tended to go away it on Deep on a regular basis, since you solely stay as soon as, eh?

As soon as powered on, tilting the deal with again engages the steam and begins the mop pads spinning at 150rpm. You’ll truly really feel it pulling away from you as these pads begin to spin, creating a pleasant gliding feeling.

Weighing simply 3.4kg, the Shark navigates simply throughout flooring, requiring minimal effort to manoeuvre and it additionally options LED headlights which might be helpful for lighting up skirting boards and below furnishings.

Its low-profile design permits it to scrub below furnishings – because it principally lays down flat – and it’s good that it stands upright by itself as effectively, which makes it a lot simpler to take a break mid-clean after which retailer after.

The microfiber pads gather filth successfully however you have to to take them off an clear them after a clear to keep away from micro organism construct up and dangerous odors; there’s no fancy heating dock or something like that.

I’ve been chucking the pads within the washer after a clear they usually’ve been popping out fantastic.

As talked about within the intro, the Shark Steam & Scrub Automated Steam Mop doesn’t decide up stable particles in any respect, so you have to to hoover your flooring first.

That differs from the Dyson WashG1, which is engineered to sort out each moist and dry particles concurrently with out suction. That WashG1 is twice the worth (and a bit extra) of the Shark although.

Efficiency

• Wonderful for tackling robust stains
• No skill to choose up stable particles
• Cleans proper as much as edges

I’ve carried out the majority of this Shark Steam & Scrub Automated Steam Mop evaluation utilizing the machine in my own residence.

However, for a extra technical evaluation, we additionally put it via its paces on the Candr Media Group take a look at lab.

Beginning with espresso spills, a number of passes on the Gentle setting lifted the stain effortlessly from the laminate flooring. The identical was true for crimson wine stains, with common steam and the spinning pads eradicating them with ease.

For harder messes like dried-on ketchup, we switched to a better energy setting and used the Steam Blaster.

A concentrated steam burst, adopted by a brief wait loosened the stain, permitting the mopping pads to scrub it away shortly. This was a formidable efficiency, demonstrating the mop’s skill to deal with cussed marks effectively.

Subsequent, we examined on a dried mud stain. Whereas the Regular energy setting was sufficient to raise the ingrained filth, the mop’s lack of suction meant stable particles have been pushed round fairly than collected; one other reminder to hoover first.

Lastly, I checked its edge-cleaning efficiency by making use of mustard alongside a kitchen plinth. The marginally raised edges of the spinning microfiber pads made good contact with the ground edges, successfully cleansing proper as much as the baseboards and into corners.

At simply over 51dB, the Shark Steam & Scrub Automated Steam Mop S8201UK is exceptionally quiet, producing solely a low hum from the spinning pads and steam launch.

Last ideas

When you have a smaller arduous flooring space, the Shark Steam & Scrub Automated Steam Mop with Steam Blaster S8201UK is a superb alternative. It’s highly effective, well-priced, and extremely straightforward to make use of, making it a standout choice for fast, efficient cleansing, particularly with that Steam Blasting increase on board..

Nonetheless, because it depends on mop pads to gather filth, and there’s no suction, its cleansing vary is considerably restricted in comparison with dearer rivals.

However when you have a smaller arduous flooring space, and possibly you’ve already acquired mud and particles tackled by a robotic cleaner, the Shark Steam & Scrub Automated Steam Mop is unquestionably a superb alternative.

How we take a look at

After we publish our evaluations, you’ll be able to relaxation assured that they’re the results of “dwelling with” long run checks.

As a result of we’re testing good dwelling equipment all day, on a regular basis, we all know what issues and the way a specific good cleansing machine compares to options that you may also be contemplating.

Our evaluations are complete, goal and honest and, after all, we’re by no means paid on to evaluation a tool.

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