Shark Scrub + Steam Blaster, 7.48'' x 14.96'' x 47.44'', Rose Gold/Black

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The cleaning pads are washable, but what I have been doing is hand washing them with dish detergent. That augmentation might also reduce the offensive odor of the steam mop, and replace it with the scent of the floor cleaner product. Only small complaint, watch out for the cord, if it gets caught in the rotating, it will suck up the cord and keep on spinning and tangle it. I really like that after it is used, all that remains is a very slight dampness that quickly dries, unlike a traditional mop. a HUGE ADVANTAGE: this seems to clean the sides or the walls where i have hardwood side skirts along the walls.

The mop does drift to the sides, but that doesn't bother me because it makes the mop feel lighter to use, it almost seems to hover, but definitely scrubs to perfection. Users must evaluate whether that procedure is practical or not for their cleaning regime, as it certainly exceeds how most users would probably utilize the mop. it is very easy to use and have a similar feeling to using a vacuum cleaner with a slight difference where you would feel a tiny resistance from the rotating disks. Shark recommends using only distilled water, which is clearly intended to prevent the formation of mineral scale deposits which would occlude the steam producing components.Per the instructions - You have to use the deep clean setting, let the mop get hot (3 minutes) and go very slowly (passing over each area 15 times). I have flooring that has lots a crevices for dark dirt to build up, I use to use a scrub brush and ajax to try to get my kitchen floor to look decent, even though I owned a different Shark steam mop that broke after several years of use, but this new Shark rotating mop somehow cleans out the dirt from the crevices. The unit is very lightweight, and subject to tipping over if left upright and unattended with the power cord dangling.

It scrubbed pancake batter off the floor easily that my son felt needed to stay there all day to show us how much mess he can make.Resultantly, if you don’t quickly follow-up with a towel to dry the floors, they will likely exhibit the mottled appearance of water stains in any reflected light, as ours did. Another great feature is the 22 foot long power cord that minimizes the amount of times that I have to change outlets. When cleaning for a spa-like experience, I add a few drops of lavender oil to the pad and the steam makes the whole house smell great. The pads are composed of Polyester and Nylon which washes clean very easily, and should also be reasonably durable. Even with the integral alignment aid, the scrubbing pads do not center absolutely perfectly, which results in minor oscillation of the mop head while in operation.