Steam Mop Ratings
Clean up those tough messes with a steam mop. With swivel-head models that don't need water buckets or squeegees, steam mops are great for removing those hard-to-reach stains.
View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best steam mops.
Steam Mops (27)
You might expect a steam mop to be more convenient than a squeeze mop, and you might expect the steam to loosen dried food spills effectively—and even sanitize floors. But not all of these expectations matched the reality when we last tested these products.
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