We've begun testing six steam mops (and yes, one is the 'as seen on TV' Aqua Lazer, $299.25 for two), but in the meantime we’ve looked at what Choice, our Australian equivalent, found in its test in 2001. Choice learned that steam mops aren't the best for cleaning up a big mess, like a spill. For that an ordinary string or sponge mop is best because you can rinse it out as you go. A steam mop does work well if the floor isn't too dirty or if it's being cleaned regularly.
Some of the steam mops claim to "refresh" carpets and come with attachments that fit under the pad pushing the steam into the carpet. Choice found this to be fairly ineffective for cleaning and that it left the carpet quite wet.
An advantage of a steam mop is that it doesn't require chemicals in the cleaning process, making it a good, if expensive, option for people who are sensitive to detergents.
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