Best steam mops for deep cleaning, tried and tested 2024
Mopping the floors one of the least enjoyable household chores.
Aside from giving the bathroom a deep clean, the task of dusting, vacuuming and clearing the floor from scattered objects and debris fills us with a sense of dread.
Worse than prepping for a full-house mop, is manoeuvring a cumbersome mop and bucket from under the sink when it’s full and sudsy. There’s an inevitable spillage, and we’ll probably knock over kitchen items along the way.
Enter: the steam mop. Far easier to use and more effective at killing bacteria, say hello to your new favourite cleaning tool. We spoke to Jemma Pendlebury, Product Manager at Product Care Group for insight into steam mops.
What exactly is a steam mop and how does it work?
“Compared to a regular mop, a steam mop has an additional water tank that heats up and releases steam, helping to lift and remove dirt. The uses microfibre pads on the mop head to optimise cleaning they are designed to pull away the bacteria, grease and dirt they come into contact with using steam
