Shark Floor & Handheld Steam Cleaner, Steam Mop for Hard Floors with Klik n' Flip, Clean Tiles, Surfaces, Taps & Glass with Lift-Away, Garment Steamer & 5 Accessories, 2 Settings, Grey/White S6005UK

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When the main unit is removed from its frame and connected to power, only the Tools indicator will start blinking. If the steam trigger on the main unit handle is held down, the light will stay on, and the cleaner will start emitting steam. The strong fumes from a lot of floor cleaners can be too much for some people, not to mention the damage they can cause to the environment. The high temperature of the steam released from Shark’s Lift-Away Steam Mop will kill 99.9% of common household bacteria (a promise only Shark steam mops can make), giving you complete peace of mind without the need for chemical cleaners. Suitable for most sealed hard floors. The Shark S6005UK automatic mop produces hot, chemical free steam to kill up to 99.9% of household germs, capture dust and scrubs away dirt effectively. This is a perfect choice for families with little ones or pets, or anyone who’s concerned about their impact on the environment. Attaching the larger-than-average detail nozzle straight to the main unit, I set about cleaning some soap scum and limescale off my kitchen sink. The cleaner managed to rid most of the marks, with the last bits requiring a bit of a scrub with the brush. Discover the power of steam with the Shark Klik ‘n’ Flip automatic steam mop with Lift-Away technology. Clean and sanitise all types of flooring and surfaces without using harsh chemicals or having to ever touch the dirt. Advantages of Steam

It can be so frustrating when you’re mopping the floor and the microfibre pad gets too dirty to continue cleaning. Thankfully, the clever folk at Shark have come up with a solution: you can now carry on cleaning your floor for twice as long as when one side of the super-absorbent microfibre cleaning pad is dirty, you can easily just swap to the clean side by rotating the mop handle and flipping the head. Compact and lightweight, steam mops are easy to set up and use. They work like regular mops but are much more powerful cleaners. Their handles have built-in water tanks that heat up in about 20 seconds. They'll need refilling more often than cylinder cleaners (below) as they're smaller, but this makes them far easier to manoeuvre around your home. Many come with a swivel head for reaching under furniture and kitchen appliances. Our surveys, combined with our extensive lab tests, mean we can recommend the best steam cleaners to buy.We used Shark’s floor and handheld steam cleaner on a wide range of surfaces, ranging from stone flooring and hardwood to tiles and vinyl. A before and after finger test proved just how much grime it removed from an area of dark stone flooring (as well as, scarily, how much dirt the stonework had concealed) and it worked equally well on vinyl, for which we took a cautious approach and switched to “low” mode rather than “high.” However, we’d still advise following Shark’s guidance and consulting your flooring manufacturer if using it on this type of material. However, the handle is supplied separately from the frame and needs to be attached with a screw (included). This was easy enough, but you’ll need a screwdriver. It’s clear this steam cleaner has a quality build, but you’d be wise to remove the main unit for storage; it reduces the weight of the appliance meaning it will be less likely to topple over. Cylinders and two-in-one mops, meanwhile, tend to feature extra tools such as scrubbing brushes, scrapers and grout cleaners for a super-thorough finish. Other attachments for specific surfaces may include upholstery tools, ironing attachments for curtains and squeegees for windows and glass. Some models come with detergent, but this merely provides a fresh scent, rather than extra cleaning power. How we test steam cleaners If you’re looking for something that does not only clean the floors, then you should definitely stop looking since the Shark S6005UK is the perfect option for that. This item, the Shark S6005UK, does not only help you mop up your floor but will also help you when it comes to being a useful tool and in helping you clean your entire house thoroughly. That means that with the Shark S6005UK, you can make it so that it doesn’t only clean the floor, but also clean the walls and even the ceiling.

We've crunched the numbers for the biggest manufacturers – including Bissell, Karcher, Shark and Vax – and have calculated a customer score for each, so you know which brands come recommended by owners. Our survey data takes into account which steam cleaner brands had faults reported, and whether they needed to be repaired or replaced. Dirt Grip cleaning pads – machine washable microfibre pads that’ll leave floors shiny and streak-free The ultimate test was the oven, for which we used the copper brush. Our oven’s seen better days so we had no concerns about doing so, but we’d recommend the concentration nozzle if you’re worried about scratching your shiny new kitchen appliance. We test steam mops on hard flooring, noting how long it takes to remove food stains and muddy deposits. We also look at how easy it is to move the mop around awkward areas and judge whether the floor looks shiny and streak-free after cleaning. Go handheld with Lift-Away technology. A signature feature of Shark’s vacuum cleaners, Lift-Away lets you transform the mop into a handheld cleaner in seconds. Simply detach the unit for effortless steam cleaning on all types of surfaces including, tiles, hobs, sinks, cooker hoods, ovens, taps, glass, grouting and more. Other DetailsAlso, make sure the water tank is fitted correctly and pushed into the unit securely, as a loosely fitted tank may leak. It’s a steam cleaner that looks good, too, with a high-gloss, grey-and-white chassis, an ultra-slim handle and flexible mop heads with a chevron design which wouldn’t look out of place on a racing car (the jury’s out on whether or not this will speed up your cleaning sessions). It feels incredibly tactile, with an ultra-smooth finish and extra cushioning in all the right places, such as the top of the handle. Most of the mops in our list are two-in-one models that also double up as handheld units for cleaning hobs and tiles. The table below summarises this year’s results, based on steam cleaners bought in the past seven years. Brands are ranked by their customer score, which reflects customers' level of satisfaction with the brand and whether they would recommend it. The dirt grip floor pads can then be clipped into place by slotting it on at all of the four corners.