Design:

This unit stands up to be just over 46 inches tall and almost 12 inches wide. It has a long narrow handle that is able to be detached to make for easy storage. What makes this unit unique is that the steamer base is able to be unfastened from the long handle, and can be affixed with any number of attachments that are able to clean a wide variety of surfaces such as windows, drapes, dress shirts, kitchen surfaces, and windows.

How it works:

To use this unit on your hard floors, simply fill the base container with water. Users have the option to add a little bit of their favorite cleaning solution, but LIGHT 'N' EASY finds that water paired with their cleaning head is adequate to make your floors really shine. Plug this unit into a wall outlet and press the on button. Adjust your water level to control how much moisture penetrates the surface, and begin wiping the fabric base along with your floors. The head of this unit is just a little bit wider and thicker than some of the other on the market, so you might need to add the triangle attachment to get into those smaller spaces.

Value:

This is one of the most expensive units out there on the market, and might even run you about the same price that you paid for your modest vacuum cleaner. However, considering how many unique attachments that you receive with a purchase that is able to clean just about anything, we feel it is well worth the slightly padded price tag.

Summary:

If cost isn’t something that it an issue for you, the LIGHT 'N' EASY is going to be the perfect solution to be able to clean all of the hard surfaces of your home in record time. Plus, they offer a special attachment that is sold separately that will allow you to even use their product to really deep clean your carpets.

Design:

We love the look of this unit. It as a solid white plastic frame that is accented with pops of purple around the tank, knobs, and handles. What’s different about this design can be found in the head. The head offers a traditional square design, but it has a series of lights around the front so you can really see what you are cleaning, especially in you are in a room with few windows and low light.

How it works:

There are three main pieces to this unit: the head, the handle, and the water chamber. To clean floors, attach all of these components together and plug it into the wall. Users can adjust the moisture setting with the series of LED-lit buttons on the front of the unit. The microfiber head is perfect for all surfaces, and the unit vibrates to help kick off any hard to clean stains and spills. To use in other afters of your home, simply disengage the water chamber and attach any of the included attachments for a more concentrated level of heated water in bathrooms, kitchens, and even automobiles.

Value:

The price of this unit is one of the most expensive designs out there on the market. However, we feel that the function, power, and versatility of this design makes it well worth the extra cost.

Summary:

This unit is lightweight, it holds enough water for 20 minutes of continuous use, and it has a lot of added attachments that will allow you to deep clean just about everything in your home. It might have a bit of a high price tag, but users find that it is worth the cost.

Design:

What we immediately noticed about this design is how sharp it looks. It has a shiny black plastic shell with electric green accents along the front and on the knobs and buttons. The head has a triangular shape that it is just a little bit larger than other similar designs, which means that it can fit into small spaces while still covering a lot of ground. It uses a reusable microfiber towel for floors and has an attachment for the base that allows you to use this on carpeting.

How it works:

Once it is turned on, the water in the chamber can heat up to 212 degrees within a short amount of time. You can use this unit like a typical design that runs along floors, or you can use the shoulder strap to sling it over your back and use the attachment on windows, drapes, mirrors, and kitchen surfaces. Basically, any surface in your home that could benefit from heated moisture can benefit from the SKG 1500W.

Value:

The cost of this unit runs about in the middle of the road in terms of price. It isn’t the most expensive design out there but is far from being the least expensive. Considering how effective this unit is, and how it can be used on most surfaces of your home, we feel comes in at a great price point.

Summary:

We should note that weighing in at just over 12 pounds, this is one of the more heavy options out there on the market, and it might make it a little uncomfortable to sling it over your shoulder. However, users love the power behind this unit- it can water really hot to ensure your floors can really shine.

Design:

One of the things that users love most about this product is that it is incredibly lightweight and easy to use. It has a round handle that is easy to grip and can be slipped through your arm and carted around the house in the crook of your elbow to allow you to make use of both of your hands. The tank is able to hold about 22 mL of water, and the grip pads are made from a soft cloth that can be tossed into the washing machine when you are done.

How it works:

Like we said earlier, there will be no need to buy additional pads due to the fact that this uses a reusable microfiber cloth. What’s great about this design is that you can affix and remove the cloth without even bending over. Simple place the cloth onto the floor, and attach it to the base. When you are done, press the release button to drop it right into the laundry basket or washing machine. It has an 18-foot cord that will be perfectly long enough for most rooms, and while you clean it has a continuous flow of moisture to ensure that your floors get clean. Plus, if you have a hard to remove a stain, simply flip the base to the other side to let off a powerful stream of moisture.

Value:

The Shark S5003D packs a pretty steep price tag, but it is nowhere near the most expensive unit out there on the market. Users find the price tag to be a great deal because this unit is so incredibly easy to use, and generally love how clean it can get their floors in their home.

Summary:

If you don’t want to bother with a lot of attachments, and you just want something that can really perform in getting your floors to be incredibly clean, the Shark S5003D will be the perfect addition to your cleaning arsenal.

Design:

This unit is just a little bit bulkier than some of the other options, which some users do not like. However, the white plastic shell with a blue water tank is still incredibly lightweight and easy to use. What users really like about this design is that the cleaning pad has a chamber to hold a fragrance disc so that you can fill the air with a fresh smelling scent that will fill your home.

How it works:

What we liked most about the Bissell PowerFresh design is that it is incredibly easy to use. The water tank is able to be detached, and it is small enough that you can fill it up right at the kitchen sink. Plug it into an electrical outlet, and adjust the power setting to emit the level of steam that you feel your floor needs. Once you are finished, simply pull the pad off of the base and toss it into the washing machine to be able to be used again and again.

Value:

While this isn’t the most affordable option out there on the market, it is one of the less expensive high-end designs. Considering that it comes from a trusted brand such as Bissell, we feel that this at an excellent price for this product.

Summary:

It should be noted that the base of this unit doesn’t swivel as much as some of the others, which much might make it just a little bit more difficult to get into those hard to reach spaces. However, users love the addition of fragrance discs, and it is incredibly easy to use.

Design:

What makes the Hoover stand out from the rest is the dual tank design. Users will have the option of just using water, just using a cleaning solution, or using a marriage of both to get their floors exceptionally clean. Weighing in at just over 10 pounds, it’s not the lightest unit out there on the market, but it is incredibly effective. It comes in a teal plastic shell with black accents and sports a triangular swivel head to get into those hard to reach places.

How it works:

The dual tanks make this unit incredibly powerful. To use, simply fill the water tank with water, and use the Hoover cleaning solution to fill the other tank. If you simply want to use water only, that is an option. The 30-foot power cord will be able to reach wall to wall of almost any room, and the triangular head it perfect for getting into tight corners and behind toilets. The knobs on the front allow users to adjust the power setting of the water that is emitted. When you are finished, simply toss the microfiber towel into the washing machine. This unit comes with 3 microfiber pads, so you won’t have to wait until laundry day to use it again.

Value:

This is one of the more affordable options out there on the market. Not only does it come in at an affordable price point, but it also comes with a limited 2-year warranty from Hoover if anything goes wrong with your product.

Summary:

If you want something that uses more than just heated water to clean your floors, this is going to be your best best. Users love the Hoover cleaning solution because it is non-toxic so you can feel at ease allowing your little ones playing on the floor, and it gives off a fresh and pleasant scent.

Design:

What stands out most about this product is the innovative design that doesn’t really look like any of the others out there on the market. It has a long handle that is quite a bit taller than some of the others, and a short, triangle base. This base doesn’t cover as much surface area as the standard square designs, but it can really squeeze into some tight spaces like under cabinets, corners, and behind toilets. It uses a small microfiber cloth that can be tossed into the washing machine when you are finished.

How it works:

Simply plug the unit into a wall outlet and adjust the steam level. There is no on or off button, which some users do not like. This unit is able to go from cold to hot steam in just 15 seconds of turning it on. You can also adjust the moisture level with the easy to use red knob found on the front. After you are done cleaning your floors, simply toss the microfiber cloth into the washing machine to use on another day. What’s great about this design is that it comes with a spare cloth so you don’t have to wait until laundry day to clean your floors again.

Value:

Due to the fact this unit it just a little bit smaller than some of the others out there on the market, it sports a smaller price tag as well. It isn’t the least expensive unit out there, but if you want something that users love, that is lightweight and effective, this is well worth the price tag in our opinion.

Summary:

If you are living in a small apartment with a lot of tight spaces and corners that the traditional rectangular heads just can’t seem to fit into, the O-Cedar Microfiber is going to be the very solution to your problem. The innovative head can fit into almost any space, and it is smaller and lightweight so that it won’t take up that much room in your closet.

Design:

There are no gimmicks, no extra features or attachments, and no complicated systems when it comes to the Haan SI-25. It is simple and easy to use and gets your floors incredibly clean. The exterior has a solid black shell with a burnt orange head as well as orange accents on the buttons.

How it works:

From the time that you plug it into the wall, it takes about 20 seconds for the water to become heated- which is incredibly fast. Once it is ready to go, simply swipe the head with the microfiber cloth over any surface for a deep clean that is able to even penetrate stains. When you are finished, simply toss the microfiber towel in the washing machine for the next time you clean the floor.

Value:

The price tag for this unit is just a little steep, but it is slightly more affordable than some of the higher tier models. Considering how easy it is to use, and the rave reviews of users praising how powerful this unit is, we feel that it is well worth the slightly padded price tag.

Summary:

Perhaps you aren’t interested in designs that have a lot of extra attachments to use throughout your home. Sure, they might be useful, but you are ultimately going to need to find someplace to store them, and some attachments you may never need at all. The Haan SI-25 is small, sleek, and powerful- perfect for those that just want clean hardwood floors and nothing more.

Design:

This unit is just a little bit bulkier than most of the others, but that’s only because it is able to execute more tasks. It has a modest size debris collection chamber as well as a water chamber. These features make this unit not only a little bulkier but also a bit heavier than some of the others we have seen on the market. It uses two tools for getting surfaces clean- microfiber towels, as well as disposable pads for messes that just need to be thrown away.

How it works:

Instead of moisture coming from the sides, it comes out directed from the base so users will only be able to detect a little bit of moisture coming from the sides. To use, simply fill the water chamber with tap water, and turn the unit on. It takes about a minute for the water to become hot enough to use, and a red indicator light to turn from blinking to solid when the water it hot enough. While it is running, it is also picking up debris in the collection chamber that detaches and can be emptied with just one hand. When you are finished, simply toss the microfiber cloth into the laundry bin to be washed.

Value:

The price tag on this unit makes it one of the most expensive designs out there on the market, but that higher price point to due to the fact that of serves more functions than the standard model. We feel that the added features of this design will be well worth it to pet owners that have trouble keeping their floors clean.

Summary:

All pet owners struggle with the same issues- keeping floors clean from mud and fur and accidents that happen when you have furry family members. The BISSELL Symphony Pet All-in-One is designed to help the masses at bay all while saving you a lot of time and energy.

Design:

This unit comes in a bright white plastic case with playful green accents around the front buttons, and handle. It uses reusable microfiber towels that can be thrown into the washing machine when you are done with cleaning. The triangular design of the head is perfect for getting into tight spaces such as under cabinets or behind toilets.

How it works:

The water reservoir is able to detach so that you can fill it up under your kitchen sink. It holds about 380 mL of water, which is pretty impressive compared to some of the other units on the market. Simply plug the power cord into a power source, and wait for the water to warm- which takes up to 20 seconds. This unit will run for about 20 continuous minutes on the highest setting before the water reservoir needs to be refilled.

Value:

The thing we like most about this design is that it comes in at a really affordable price point. This is one of the most affordable options out there on the market, and users love how easy it is to use as well as how well it performs at getting their floors to shine like new.

Summary:

If you want something that is really able to get your floors clean, but you don’t want to spend the money as some of the high-end models, the Greatic is going to be the perfect solution to cleaning your floors at lightning speed.