Steam Pocket Mop with 2 Washable Double-sided Pads, Purple, S3501

I've had my Shark now for over two years and it's still going strong! I was honestly nervous after receiving my steam mop because it did feel a little flimsy. However, that being said...it would be tiring to use a heavy solid mop that holds added weight in water! We decided to go with the steam for several reasons but first, because my daughter suffers from severe allergies! This mop uses no cleaners and does a much better job than a traditional mop and bucket. I also liked the "green" factor of no cleaner and washable pads. I have washed and reused the cleaning pads too many times to count and not a single one of them is showing any signs of wear!! (not counting some staining of course) Also, one of my daughters accidentally dropped my Shark down the basement stairs and cracked the plastic housing...didn't effect the mop in the least. It feels no flimsier and hasn't worsened as I've continued using it...and it doesn't leak. It's plastic...I don't blame the mop for breaking when the same daughter dropped my cast iron pan down the same stairs and that also broke ;) We have finished hardwood floors, laminate floors, tiled floors, Allure floors and oiled pine floors...this mop works wonderfully on every one of them! I've used it to remove general dirt and grime, sticky nasties, wax, crayon, marker, paint, wood stove ash residue, unidentifiable kid & pet surprises and numerous food spills all with great success! I have recommended this mop several times and will do so several more times I'm sure! The only drawback, by the way, to steam mopping is during peak humid summer weather, although the added humidity during the dry winter months is great! ;) ***UPDATE*** Sadly my Shark pocket mop finally died :( It stopped making steam after 4 years! My super handy husband popped it open and removed one tiny little part and it worked again...but only for a couple more moppings. So...after four years of using the daylights out of it I am back to buy a new mop...just an FYI in those four years we have had 8 children, 2 adults, several animals and countless house guests traipsing in and out! I did the research...I read the reviews...I compared prices. For the money...I am buying another Shark Pocket Mop! Things I've learned... I originally bought the mop with several heads. I only used the rectangular one. I have an open floor plan so if you have tight spaces the triangular head may work better for you. I didn't use the carpet attachment either...with my daughter's allergies we got rid of all our carpeting...which means our entire house is bare, steam-moppable floors...this mop gets USED! Our house is not large...28x26, two and a half levels with moppable floors with a mostly open floor plan. The cord reached every area from one central outlet.**UPDATE** The cord on the new mop is shorter than the old one. I was disappointed, but it still mops the same...only now I have to move the plug to more than one outlet...not a deal-breaker for me** I also never had to buy replacement pads in the four years I've owned them! They are no longer white...but they still work beautifully! I occasionally tried the big purple fluffy pad that came with mine but I wasn't totally thrilled with it...maybe because it took longer to wet enough to clean with...admittedly I just want to get mopped and be done ASAP. If I came across an especially hard spot to get clean I simply (with shoes on!) stepped on the head and applied pressure and steam for several seconds and rarely had anything not come up...even cooled candle wax :) Most other mops don't look like you could step on the head without damaging it. By far my favorite feature is the reversible mopping surface! I mop half of one level (it actually could do more) then simply flip the mop over to mop the rest with the clean side! LOVE that! No changing scalding hot pads part way through a mop job or waiting for it to cool down enough to change it! I also got one level done on one tank of water with some left over :) AND...even though it said to use distilled water I never did....I used straight well water from the tap...and we have high iron in our water. I am most definitely a fan...especially for a price that's nearly half of many of the other steam mops out there! I am sorry that some other reviewers did not have the same experience I have had. I understand that this is an electronic appliance. My new one may have a manufacturing flaw that my old one didn't. You will get that with ANY electronic device...some will be flawless...others DOA. A definite pain, but for this mop, in my opinion...well worth the risk :) FOUR years...and 3 months to be exact! I totally got my money's worth!

I absolutely love this Shark Steam Pocket Mop! It heats up quickly, is lightweight, and makes my hard floors look and feel so clean without using harsh chemicals. It glides easily around furniture, and the washable pads are a great bonus. It’s cut my cleaning time down and leaves my floors spotless. Highly recommend!

I was apprehensive to buy this based on negative reviews, but I'm so happy I did. First, read the instructions. Most, not all, of the negative reviews are user error. Their complaints are clearly explainable in the directions. Yes, it does take time to heat up, just like any other device that heats water. You also have to be using the mopping motion for it to create a continues steam. I was apprehensive about that, but it is litterally not a problem. It is really confusing at first, and seems like it doesn't work, but you just need to follow the directions. Pros: -The mop is designed to use both sides of the pad. Once one side of the mop head gets dirty, you just flip the mop the other way and violà, now you have a clean side. -The mopping pad fits snug the entire time and does not loosen through use. So, even with steam and dampness, it doesn't bunch up or make it hard to mop. It stays that way even with using both sides of the pad. -It does a beautiful job! I'm so happy with the results and feel of my floors. I have diagnosed OCD and this mop greatly helps with having my floors actually feel clean. (Honestly they were probably already clean before, my brain was just convinced that they were so dirty we would get a disease. Once again, OCD.) -Dried/Stuck on residue, like from when your children don't clean up their spills, will come off. I just let the steam mop sit on the spot for a few seconds and then when mopped over it came off. A really stuck on spot I had to do a couple of times. Cons: -There is no on/off switch. You just plug it in and it starts to heat. -The cord is short. I had to unplug and plug back in to other spots to get my entire kitchen. I have an average sized kitchen. -The water reservoir is small. I had to refill it halfway through. However, I'm not sure I filled it completely. I just did one full cup of the one it comes with because I was afraid to overfill. With all that in mind, the price per quality and features 100% match the product. It's a great starter steam mop.

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 triangle) 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 washable/reusable TWO-SIDED pads, 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. 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. [...] I am still using mine and happy with the results, but am now a little more cautious.

This is a great product. I did not know how much I needed this until I had it. Through trial and error, I've basically tried every floor cleaning solution that is not this product. String mops, sponge mops, Swiffers, and the Swiffer wet-jet thing. They all fall short in some way (or in every way for some of them). This product is all of those things combined, but better. It's a Swiffer that you don't have to buy pads for. It's a mop that you don't have to buy floor cleaner for, or change water for. It's that wet-jet nonsense, but it cleans better, and PICKS DIRT UP instead of turning it into mud and pushing it around. I was skeptical when my wife ordered this. The first time I used it, I became a believer. The steam thing is not a gimmick. Fill it up with distilled water (I was warned sternly not to use tap water), and it's ready to go. It heats up faster than the hot water on the sink, cleans better that whatever floor cleaner or Swiffer baby wipe you can buy, it dries much faster, and then you just toss the pad in the laundry and reuse it. I wish everything worked this well. This isn't a vacuum, and this isn't a broom. You should sweep the floor, at least half-assedly, beforehand. That's true with all of the other products too. I'm lazy, and I don't sweep every time. I put my hand flat on the floor, and if there are no more than three visible pieces of stuff stuck to my hand when I look at it, I skip the broom and go right to the Shark. Please don't tell my wife.

My wife has wanted one of these for a long time, and I have resisted because we have a closet full of flimsy battery powered vacuum and mop devices. Every one has turned out to be a poor substitute for the sturdier "real" versions. When I first saw the shark, I thought it would be just another seldom used, ineffective cleaning device. I finally relented after having to help bleach and scrub out textured ceramic tile kitchen floor one too many times. The texture really traps dirt, and it's next to impossible to get it all up even with a stiff scrub brush. I thought perhaps the steam might do a better job of loosening the dirt, so I started price shopping. Costco had the shark for $99, and Amazon had it for $79 with free 2-day shipping (Amazon Prime). The Shark assembles very easily, and it has an adjustable length handle, which is great for accommodating users of different heights or for using the Shark on stairs. It is light weight, and heats up very quickly (ready to use in less than 30 seconds). The mop head swivels in three dimensions (side to side, up and down, and rotates), so you can easily get it around / between any obstacle. The low profile of the mop head also means it's by far the best cleaning device for getting under the front of the stove and refrigerator. The steam is a tremendous cleaner! It quickly, completely, and effortlessly loosens the dirt out of textured flooring and the soft terry mop cover absorbs it completely. I was surprised how clean the tile looked (I had quite literally forgotten just how light the tile really was). It's a good thing the Shark comes with two mop covers, because you'll want to flip it and/or change it when cleaning heavy traffic areas. I was also really surprised at how long the steam lasted. The first reservoir produced 12 continuous minutes of steam. You generate steam by "pumping" the handle, but you actually end up generating adequate steam simply by the back and forth motion (like when you use a vacuum cleaner). And because the Shark is light weight, you don't have to worry about tiring out your arm. Be sure you only use distilled water. It's only a dollar or so at the grocery store, and it will keep your Shark working a long time. The heat used to create steam will cause any minerals in tap water to separate out of the water and settle / harden in the components and openings of the Shark, until it is no longer able to deliver enough steam to the mop head. Distilled water already has all those minerals removed. Do not use any cleaners, either in the water (they will also ruin your Shark) or on your floors. The steam has more than enough cleaning power on its own. Using a cleaner will just leave a detergent residue on your floor, and if you understand how detergents work, you'll understand how that residue will actually make your floor soil faster. the Shark will leave your floor wet as the steam cools and re-condenses into water, and while the terry mop head will pick up all the dirt, there is a finite amount of moisture it can hold. So just like a regular mop, plan to let your floor air dry before walking on it. You can use the Shark on sealed hardwood floors, but you should absolutely avoid using it on wood floors that are unsealed or where the sealant has worn thin. The steam will soak the wood and will quickly damage unsealed floors. I used my Shark on one section of oak hardwood floors, and once again, I was amazed to see the dark lines that I thought were just part of the aged wood grain (my floors are 75 years old), but it turned out they were just areas where dirt had settled into the natural wood grain texture of the floor (sealant wears unevenly, especially in high traffic areas over such a lengthy period of time). I have mopped those floors so many times, I had no idea how much stubborn dirt there was embedded into the grain. No matter how often you clean your floors, and no matter how difficult your textured floor is to clean, you will be astounded at the dirt that the Shark will remove.

******UPDATE******* My original product review for the quality of the steamer still stands. This is an update regarding a second unit that I purchased. I was so happy with the first one that I wanted to buy a second one. I ended up buying a second one for my boyfriend through the Amazon resale since it was a little cheaper. The product I purchased was stated to be in mint like new condition. When I took this out of the box I can't express how upset and irritated I was. I received a box of JUNK. You can see the picture of what I received below which was supposed to be in mint new condition. The unit is terribly scratched up. Has random splatters of paint. Had bent outlet prongs filthy dirty cleaning pads with literal dirt and dust still on them. This is absolutely disgusting. How can you sell a disgustingly dirty product like this to begin with even if it's used, but beyond that actually the product I ordered and paid for was mint like new product. I'm horribly disappointed. I can't leave two separate reviews and that I can't lambast the Amazon reseller worse. This is a good product and I still recommend it and I have to update my review to one stars for the absolute garbage that I received as part of the Amazon used product. Absolute trash. Original review: I bought this on a whim because it was on sale for prime day, and I am so glad I did because this is so easy to use and works incredibly well. I consider myself a clean person, I don't wear shoes in the house, I'm organized and vacuum the floors frequently. Before I got this I had been using a bona floor swiffer to clean my hardwood floors. The first time I used this, I was shocked at how dirty my floors were! This steamer is really powerful and please don't be grossed out by the photo, but that was after using it for 5 minutes over my living room hardwood floors. It's fast and easy to use, and my floors look great afterwards and I know they're clean, clean now. It's super simple to set up. You just pour water into it. And pump the steamer handle and steam comes out and it glides really easily across the floors. Great for a quick refresh before guests come over or just something to incorporate into your regular cleaning routine. It works great on my hardwood floors and tile floors in the bathroom.

I love this steam mop! I've used Swiffer and a similar knockoff mop, which were fine. But I wanted to avoid the residue from detergents. This mop does the trick. It's easy to maneuver, lightweight, and I like that the mop head is reusable. My only wish is for a longer cord.

Cleans the house effortlessly

This is a great floor steamer. It performs well and I’m very pleased that I can clean all my hard surfaced floors without worrying that the water will damage the hardwood. The water dries very quickly so that it should not cause any problems. I also have the Bona hardwood floor cleaner which I will use occasionally on the hardwood.

Me encanta, sin embargo el contenedor es pequeño y hay que estarlo rellenando constantemente si limpias un cuarto amplio, para el baño ha sido una maravilla.

Looks good

easy to use and doesn't leave streaks. heats up quickly