Russell Hobbs Upright Steam Mop, 1.4kW Power, 380ml Water Tank, 30-Second Heat-up, 15-Minute Run-Time, Sealed Hard Floors, Tiles, Vinyl Flooring, Carpets, Rugs in Blush Pink, RHSM1001BP-G

Very pleased with this steam mop. Does a good job and easy to use. Good value for money too

This is a great value steam mop that is simple to use and lightweight. Out of the box you will need to assemble the mop, which simply clicks together and is quite straightforward. Fill the tank, plug in, switch on and wait around 30 seconds and your away. The mop is ready to use really quickly. My experience of using this on tiles and laminate is mostly positive. The pad picks up surface dirt easily but it struggled with engrained dirt near the skirting boards. This is partly due to the pad not having a deep pile and the steam not quite getting to the outer edge of the mop. It glides about easily but you should not treat it like a hoover. Another review noted that the handle had broken quite easily and I have to say that you can feel it creak in use. As long as it is used forward to back rather than side to side it should last. A full tank allowed me to mop a kitchen, lounge, dining room and I still had enough to give my rug a once over using the carpet glider. I used brita filtered water to prevent limescale. The carpet glider is simply a triangle of plastic that the mop sits on. It does not clip on which is a little frustrating but as you shouldn't steam rugs etc. every day it's only a small inconvenience. You get 2 pads included, so you may want to get a few more if you want a fresh one everyday. I have steamed my rug to kill any bacteria and it seems to work. I have four pugs and my rug can get pretty stinky. The mop has killed the odour without leaving the rug damp. I did not give this mop a full five stars as the power lead is now shorter than earlier models. So, despite it claiming to have a generous 8 metre lead for less unplugging you will still need to unplug to move room to room. It's a real shame as the longer lead made it so much more convenient. A great feature of the mop is the auto cut off when it is left standing upright. Great if you need to break off and do something mid clean. For the money and the ease of use this mop is a definite must have. Not perfect but very close. TIP - buy a set of quality slip on floor shoe mops to dry whilst you steam. Try it, its great fun and easier than using an additional drying mop.

Quick Verdict This steam mop cleans extremely well on both vinyl flooring and tiles, removing dirt and everyday stains without the need for chemical cleaners. It heats up fast, is easy to assemble, and feels well built even after months of regular use. Ideal if you want a hygienic clean using just steam. More in Detail I’ve been using this steam mop on vinyl flooring and tiled areas, and the results have been consistently good. It lifts dirt, removes marks, and leaves floors looking fresh without streaks. One of the biggest advantages for me is that you don’t need any harsh or toxic cleaning products — the steam alone does the job and gives peace of mind, especially for hygiene. Setup is very straightforward. The mop comes in three main parts which slot together easily, so it’s ready to use within minutes. It heats up quickly and feels intuitive to operate. The triangular floor head makes it easy to reach corners, and the low-profile design helps it slide under furniture without much effort. It also includes a carpet glider, which clips underneath the mop pad so you can freshen up carpets and rugs. This works well for light cleaning and is handy if you want one tool for multiple surfaces. The water tank isn’t huge, so if you’re cleaning larger areas you’ll need to refill it a few times. In my experience, a full tank comfortably covers a standard double bedroom before needing more water. On the plus side, I’ve had no leaks at all, and after several months of use the mop still looks and performs like new. The power cable is long, which is surprisingly useful — you don’t need to keep switching plugs as you move from room to room, making cleaning quicker and less frustrating. Overall, it’s a solid, reliable steam mop that delivers strong cleaning performance with minimal effort and zero chemicals.

VERY impressed for the price! It’s lightweight and easy to use. Was easy to put together. Plenty of steam comes out and has made a really nice job of my floors. I live in a small 2 bed house with wood flooring downstairs, carpet upstairs, I have no storage for a full carpet cleaner, so after much searching for a smaller product which is suitable for carpet and not being able to find one, this was a good find. Was a little put off by some of the reviews but it arrived fresh in the box and so far so good. A perfect solution for keeping my carpets hygienic very easily!