Shark Automatic Steam Mop with Blaster & 6 Gripping Pads, S8201UKCP

Whilst a five star review is quite generous, there are just a few things small things that shark could do that would improve this. Things like the cable tidy as usual with all upright vacuum cleaners and this type of thing the cable tides are awful and the water tank filling it could be slightly redesigned to make it a little easier. It isn’t difficult but it is fiddly saying that a full water tank will do a very good area. I have a 90 meter apartment and it doesn’t use a full tank and nearly all of my floors are hard floors except two bedrooms which do have carpets I have found some fun ways to use this because it is so easy and it is a pleasure cleaning the floor when I moved here a few weeks ago there was just an ordinary mop. I’m trying to clean the floor was back breaking. I am quite tall and using a mop bucket nearly broke my back so I looked around and I opted for this and I am pleased I did so unpacking it is a bit of a mission. It is not easy it is quite difficult putting it together. It’s very easy but the unpacking is yuck! At least you only have to unpack it one time it has a nice weight not overly heavy but it certainly is not light when an operation as to switch it on and leave for a couple of minutes for the steamed to generate once it has done that which is only maybe two or three minutes you are good to go, to start the pad rotating just tilt it back on the pad will start rotating automatically and you will notice it’s pulling you away but it is pulling you away in a good way which means it feels like it. It is just gliding across the floor and with a slight tilt of the rest you change direction the coverage is excellent even though you have two rotating bad they do not leave a streak in the middle. I do use a floor detergent with the mix and it dries within one to 2 minutes which was surprising by the time I have got to the end of the cleaning everything is dry. I’ve also discovered how to adapt it. I have a fairly large walk in shower which I often fear of slipping in so I decided to try this in the shower to clean the shower tray and it works amazingly since I’ve done this the shower tray does not have any slip on it at all and I felt safe showering again I can highly recommend this if you have a relatively large hard floor area which you like to keep nice and clean. I have had many comments about how clean my floor is and how shiny it is and I think the shy is probably down to the detergent that I’m using. I’ve never used it before so it is all new to me but I’m extremely happy I didn’t want to give this four stars just because there are a couple of things that you could do with tweaking from shark so it has to be a five. Storage is very easy. It’s less than a vacuum cleaner and is very stable upright. If you’re looking for something that does a very good job that is easy and light and easily to manoeuvre then it’s perfect. It is not the cheapest on the market and perhaps not the highest rated but for my purpose and I am a bit of a clean freak this works very very well.

Effortless cleaning. Super easy to use and refill. Cable is plenty. One plug change for whole ground floor. Pads are effective scrubber for grained laminates and smooth. Glides over rugs too. Lays flat so goes under sofas and beds. Have a vax...this is way better as the dirtier pads show! Great value.

Game changer for cleaning floors especially if you have large areas.very Easy to use. Tips: deep mode cleans the best. Spray the floor lightly with your favourite scented floor cleaner if you like a nice smell then just use the shark over it. Works great with the steam. Instructions are clear, DO NOT put any detergent inside the water bottle though. Water bottle could do with being bit bigger as you have to fill up frequently especially if you use the steam blast feature. Easy to do though I’d definitely recommend this after having various mops, steamers on the market. This one is the best

Overall, I’m satisfied that it’s killing bacteria, removing hidden grease and pulling up dirt. Just doing my kitchen and living room, the pads look 40% dirtier compared to new and usually I sweep / antibac mop with kettle water once a week or so. Positives; Very light weight (one hand) and does the work for you compared to a mop, easy to manoeuvre about (I’d recommend for elderly / disabled) - decent power chord length - quick drying - easy to build, the handle just clicks in and remove all packaging. Stands upright with no support. Negatives; Small water tank, doesn’t leave that ‘clean’ feeling after like a mop would… Price is wayyy too steep for what you get Had this been £95 or under, absolutely a steal. But at the time paying £139 it’s got me questioning to return or not as it’s expensive / upper end for output, you’re basically paying an extra £65 premium just because it’s Shark and the pads spin for a better scrub. Honestly it really depends on usage, if you spill a lot of food with little ones or pets sure it’s great (or stone surfaces), for general sensible cleaning on standard laminate it is overkill.

Fantastic product. I was offered a discount of £25 if I took the used model, stating it may have a mark or a pad missing. It arrived the next day in original packing and the only assembly required is slipping the handle into place . It works beautifully. I can see no evidence of it having been used. I came with 4 pads. It works beautifully. I've taken a photo of the dirty pads after cleaning a porch area and then again after I washed them. So simple to use with just a little water and is not heavy to use yet it feels robust. Well done Shark!

If a floor cleaner can be fabulous, this is it! I've got cushionfloor in the kitchen that has little dimples, perfect for trapping all kinds of stuff. It cleans perfectly, right up to the edges of the cupboards. If there's a really tricky spot, I spray the floor with Nancy Birtwhistle's eco floor spray and then zap it with the Shark. A really easy way to clean the floor.

Very pleased. I’ve had a steamer before but felt it wasn’t really getting the dirt out so on recommendation I bought this, all though more pricey it’s certainly worth it. My vinyl bathroom floor had darker patches where people stood and walked. They’ve totally gone. I have an open fire and the wood around the fire now looks the same colour as the rest of the floor. Also when cleaning the pads in the washing machine they come up as brand new. One satisfied customer money well spent!!

Love it so easy to assemble glides across the floor cleans really well im obsessed beats a mop and bucket hands down