Shark calls the cleaning pads “pockets” because they’re two sided and wrap entirely around the top and bottom of the mop head as compared to the flat pads on other styles that attach only to the bottom of the head. It also does a good job getting right along the edges of your floor. The head both swivels – so you can work into corners, around table legs and behind toilets to a degree – AND flips over so that you can use the other side of the cleaning pad without having to stop, remove the pad and replace it with a second. That gives you pretty good flexibility for going under furniture such as a buffet cabinet or work table and easily goes under cabinets. The height of the head itself with the pad attached is 2” and if you lay the handle flat to the floor it’s about 5” high. The Shark Steam Pocket mop has a rectangular shaped head (although a triangular shaped head can be purchased separately) and has about a 10.5” cleaning path (the width once a pad is attached). For an alternative mop type for use with laminate see my article: here. Also, a steam mop could strip any soft finishes over time, like wax. Just check your flooring care manual or with the manufacturer beforehand to be safe. You can use this on most sealed or glazed surfaces (except laminate): It’s very lightweight (not that much heavier than a traditional mop) and much easier to use than dragging out a bucket and squeezing out a wet mop head.įloor Types & Carpets / Mop Head Type / Water Tank & Steam / Controls / Attachments & Accessories / Cleaning Solution Options / Dimensions / Pros / Cons / Consumer Reviews & Ratings / Price & Overall Review It requires no chemicals and runs only on water. It does not vacuum nor does it clean carpet and you can’t use it to wash vertical surfaces (so no tub walls, windows or mirrors). This is a stick style steam mop that can only be used for cleaning hard floors. It’s not the ideal choice for everyone but it’s perfect for his small place and the abuse it’s surely taken from him and his two roommates. It was the ability to flip the head from one side to the other that I couldn’t figure out but once I did, I have to say I was fairly impressed enough so that I’ve since given it to my oldest son to use in his new apartment and he’s been using it for a year now without any issues. I almost gave up on it because that one feature – that really turned out to be a plus – seemed to challenge my generally logical nature. I tested the Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 in order to write this detailed review and found its unique feature makes it a strong contender for household mopping.
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