Black+decker Steam Mop
Score: 69/100
Shark Steam & Scrub
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Shark S8001 is an upright steam mop with automatic rotating scrubbing pads and built-in LED headlights, delivering strong cleaning power. Its steam performance can be inconsistent and the corded, 6.9-lb design may feel heavy for extended use. Best suited for sealed-floor homes where deep cleaning outweighs mobility concerns.
The BLACK+DECKER HSM13E1 is a lightweight upright steam mop with a fast 30-second heat-up and a swivel head. It misses adjustable height, LED lighting, and auto shut-off, limiting flexibility. Ideal for homeowners seeking quick, chemical-free cleaning on sealed hard floors.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 30 secondsbest | — |
370 mlbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.22 kgbest | 3.13 kg |
— | 3best | |
2 yearsbest | — | |
70.5 cm | 120.4 cmbest | |
12 cm | 37.8 cmbest | |
1 | 4best |
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Accessories(1) | ||
Accessories Included | 1 | 4 |
Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.22 kg | 3.13 kg |
Height (cm) | 70.5 cm | 120.4 cm |
Width (cm) | 12.0 cm | 37.8 cm |
Length (cm) | 19.6 cm | 19.0 cm |
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Professional assessments acknowledge the Shark S8001's impressive cleaning power, automatic scrubbing, and user-friendly features, but they caution that the steam system's inconsistency may affect reliability, making it a strong contender for sealed-floor households that can tolerate occasional steam performance issues.
Everyday users consistently praise the mop's strong cleaning ability, ease of operation, and the convenience of reusable pads, while recurring complaints focus on steam pressure fluctuations and the inconvenience of a corded, relatively heavy unit.
