Best steam mop

Steam mops are the best way to refresh your floors and surfaces. Forget scrubbing and instead let the steam do the work with our compilation of the best steam mops.

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Once you use a steam mop, you’ll never want to go back to a regular mop again. A steam mop really is the perfect way to help you keep your home dirt and germ-free. From muddy paw prints to sticky stains, a steam mop can be your secret weapon when it comes to keeping your floors clean. And the good news is that they don’t just tackle flooring, steam mops can also take on upholstery, glass, tiles, and other surfaces. We’ve put together a list of the best steam mops that will take the hard work out of cleaning and leave you with a sparkling home. 

Best overall

Best overall

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H2O X5 Steam Mop

From floors to fabrics

This steam mop heats up in just 15 seconds and can kill 99.9% of germs and bacteria around your home. It is suitable for a range of flooring as well as surfaces and upholstery. It can be used as an upright cleaner for floors or quickly converted into a handheld steamer for upholstery, clothes and even windows. It’s lightweight and portable, making it easy to use throughout your whole home. 

Best budget

best budget

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DY Trading cleaner

Innovative and lightweight

This steam mop harnesses the power of steam to clean floors, surfaces, carpets, clothes, and more. As well as operating as an upright machine, this steam mop also transforms into a handheld steamer. It comes with a range of accessories such as a grout and carpet tool to help you clean every area in your home. 

Best multifunction

best multi function

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Morphy Richards 720512

12 different functions in one machine

There’s no need to use harsh chemicals to clean your floors and surfaces thanks to this 12 in 1 steam mop from Morphy Richards. It has a generous 380ml water tank so you can clean more in between refills. There’s a 5-meter power cord, so you get every nook and cranny. It can also be used in upright mode or as handheld depending on your cleaning needs. 

Best for all types of flooring

Best all floor

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Moolan steam mop

Wood, carpet, or laminate, it does it all

Most people have a variety of different flooring through their home, and the Moolan steam mop can clean each type. Whether you have wooden floors, carpet, or tiles, it uses 100° steam to get rid of up to 99.9% of dirt and bacteria on your floor. It comes with 12 attachments including microfibre cloth, a variety of brushes, and nozzles. 

Best heavy duty

best heavy duty

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Dupray NEAT steam cleaner

Portable but powerful

Clean for up to 50 minutes on just one tank of water with this heavy-duty steam mop from Dupray. It comes with a 17 piece accessory kit perfect for professional or home use. It heats up to 275° and works on all surfaces. With a 2-meter steam hose, you can get at even the hard to reach places with this steam mop. No need to reach for the chemicals either, this works with just plain tap water, and although it does take a little longer than other brands to heat, you can blast through your whole house thanks to the steam lock which will keep the steam coming.

Bottom line

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A good steam mop is a must for any cleaning cupboard. When you consider all the items they tackle, from floor to clothing, they are the perfect way to keep your home hygienic without using harsh chemicals. The H2O X5 Steam Mop is quick to heat up and suitable for all types of flooring and materials. Because it converts to a handheld steamer, you can tackle each corner of your home with ease. 

The Morphy Richards 720512 is an excellent machine that takes just 30 seconds to heat up. We love how it can tackle all kinds of jobs from hard floors to cleaning the BBQ. There’s also a large water tank so you can get more done without having to keep refilling. 

Rachael Penn
Freelancer

I’m Rachael, and I’m a freelance writer at Real Homes. I write buying guides, product reviews, and news pieces on how to live your best home life. I live in a Victorian terrace in Newport, South Wales, with my husband Chris and our two terriers, a Westie called Maggie and a Sealyham called Murray. I specialize in trying out products that can change the way you live your life. Whether that be a vacuum cleaner that can cut your cleaning time in half or a mattress that will guarantee you the best night’s sleep.