Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

After watching the home shopping network on a shark steam mop, I was fascinated and started researching. Let me tell you, I read many reviews before buying a steam mop. My first choice would've been the Eureka enviro steamer, but I had a giftcard to overstock and they didn't have it there, so my second choice was the Haan steam mop. Pros: -disinfects the floor without chemicals -cleans well (might have to go over stubborn spots a few times) -dries pretty quick (the more saturated the cloth gets, the longer the dry time) -adjustable handle height -you can handwash the pad and air dry -constant steam (no push trigger-that feature would be awful!) -has additional features (ex. can steam mattresses/furniture if you buy the "short handle"; can steam carpet if you buy the attachment) but I never tried these features because the one I had didn't come with them -replacement pads are easy to find on ebay/amazon -there is a little hook attached to the handle so you can hang it on the wall -hooks to keep the cord in place so the cord doesn't drag on the floor while mopping Cons: -only lasts 15 minutes (fine if you have a small room to mop), doesn't hold as much water as the eureka -doesn't clean the corners (where the tile hits the wall/cabinet) -no swivel head, so difficult to steam around the toilet if you have a small bathroom/narrow area (eureka has a swivel head) -costs more than the eureka All in all, good product. Not perfect. DEFINATELY MUCH BETTER THAN THE OLD FASHION MOP & BUCKET OR FOR ANYONE WHO HATES MOPPING! I love vaccuuming, but hate mopping so if you are the same, a steam mop is a must. It doesn't clean the grouted areas on tiles but I read that none of them do because the pad doesn't reach. The cord was long enough for me, but I have a small kitchen and bathroom so I didn't run into that problem. Just keep in mind that you must vacuum/sweep the area first for best results. Great for a household with toddlers-I steam mop while they are napping and it's quick, easy, and fun! I wish I discovered steam mops earlier! I ruled out the following popular steam mops: SHARK: -cheap flimsy handle -must push trigger for steam -steam not hot enough to disinfect MONSTER: -too bulky -steams only when pushing forward