These mops come at a range of different prices and all do a great job at cleaning.
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If you're looking for a steam mop, Consumer Reports has you covered. Its experts reviewed tons of different models to find the best ones.
"We’ve found that steam mops generally do a better job of cleaning up certain messes, such as coffee stains, mustard, and ketchup, than they do on stickier spills like jam," CR said. "We also noticed that if a mop comes with different mop pads, the rougher, bristly textured pads are more effective at removing stains than the softer ones."
Continue reading to see the publication's five favorites.
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CR was impressed with this model's stain removal and liked that it has a place to put detergent. But it had two main complaints: the mop's cord is somewhat short and it only has one steam level. It retails for around $100.
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The Euroflex Vapour M2R only produced "adequate" steam, but CR still found it did a great job cleaning. It takes more time to heat than some models, but has a long run time of around 20 minutes. It's expensive, retailing for around $260.
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CR loved the Karcher, calling it an "all-around high performer." "The model wowed us with both its cleaning performance and its steam production," CR said. It does have a shorter runtime at just 12 minutes. It retails for between $150 and $170.
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CR said the Kenmore is great at cleaning and creates lots of steam. "What makes it unique is its scrubber tool, which is built into the mop and can be used to remove dirt and grime from tiles once the mop head is detached," it said. The runtime, though, is just average. It's on the more affordable side at around $100.
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CR's most budget-friendly pick, the Steam & Go got great ratings, although its only creates a middling amount of steam. Plus, you can use it as a detached handheld steamer. It retails for $80.
