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littlemissM92 · 12/05/2017 17:58

Does anyone recommend steam mop over normal mop and bucket? I mop 4 rooms probably 3 times a week ..

And if so what brand thanks

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BigGrannyPants · 12/05/2017 18:51

I have the X5 HD mop and I love it!

TheFairyCaravan · 12/05/2017 18:55

We've got the Shark Lift-Away steam mop. It's the best one we've had. It's got 3 steam settings and it's so easy to convert into a hand held steamer.

Prior to this we had a Vax one which was fine, but not on a par to the Shark, but I found it really fiddly to convert so we gave it to DS2. We had 2 X5 HD's, both broke within 6 months so we got our money back.

Spam88 · 12/05/2017 18:56

Yes definitely! So much quicker and far more satisfying. Depends on what floors you have as to whether a steam mop is suitable though.

littlemissM92 · 12/05/2017 20:06

It's like 'posh laminate'?! Nothing too special but obviously don't want it ruining? It's same floor in all rooms I mop

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littlemissM92 · 12/05/2017 20:07

Do these have the pads that you put in washing machine?

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TheFairyCaravan · 12/05/2017 20:19

Yes they do littlemiss.

BigGrannyPants · 12/05/2017 21:19

I'm all laminate aside from my HSL and the X5 does a great job and has Velcro pads that go in the washing machine, also turns in to a hand held for other jobs

littlemissM92 · 13/05/2017 06:34

Thanks ladies

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NightWanderer · 13/05/2017 06:42

I have a Shark too. I've had it for about 5 years and still love it and never had any problems with it. With steam cleaners and mops it's definitely worth spending the money.

MrEBear · 13/05/2017 06:48

I have a Vax it's a couple of years old and I'm not convinced that it's producing the amount of steam it used to.

When I replace it I want a Bissell that has a vacuum built in, vacuum and steam in one go rather than, Hoover/ brush before steam.

littlemissM92 · 14/05/2017 07:25

I have ordered a vax one collecting it this morn and will give it a whirl! Rock n roll Sunday's Grin

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lovemybabies3 · 14/05/2017 07:38

i love my steam mop! i use 1 cloth for each room! and seeing the colour of it after i havnt done it for a day makes me want to do it every day! so much cleaner! especially when you have a 1 year old bum shuffler!

littlemissM92 · 14/05/2017 08:09

It only comes with one pad so I need to look on amazon or something and get another

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lovemybabies3 · 14/05/2017 13:13

we get ours from ebay! normally 4 for £20

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