 ByeBye Mop and Bucket!!! |
| Date Of Review: May 9, 2003 |
| Reviewed by: A. Day, Crane, Texas United States |
I admit it I finally bought something because I saw it on an infomercial and all I can say is that I am very impressed!! I have 2 dogs, a husband that works in the oilfield, me the messy cook, and I live in sandy red dirt west Texas. This thing can really handle it all. I also like how the mop pad also goes over my 1/4 round on the baseboards and gets them too.In addition I love that I don't have to immediatly leave the area after I have mopped because the fumes from the chemicals are so strong... as my experience was when I tried the swiffer wetjet. I had debated as to whether to get this with the Bissell CatchAll or to get the Hoover Floormate and so far I am very happy with th choice I have made.
One hint I found out when using this product that is not mentioned in the instructions is that it works best when you pull it backwards instead of forwards.( like I do when using my hoover steamvac widepath) I noticed when I was pushing forwards all the steam seamed to be coming out the back of the mop head and when I pulled it backwards all the steam went apparantly on the floor because I barely saw it coming out but I could certainly see the difference. After using this product I really can say that my floor is clean. not only does it look clean , but I know that the steam is killing bacteria and I can believe it or not , breathe better. I dont know if this is because it is like being around a vaporizer or because it is killing bacteria and dustmites but it does.WHen all of these new and improved moppping gadgets hit the market I had been hopfull because hey, I admit I hate mopping. After mopping while the floor was still wet it never failed that either my dogs or my husband when just walk on it and get it dirty again.So I tried the swiffer wetjet and was not impressed because of the strong smell of the cleaner, having to buy cleaner and pads all the time, did not get ground in stuff very well, and Knowing that I was only degreasing and not disinfecting the floor. This steam mop is cost effeciant because I don't have to keep buying cleaner or pads. It is reccomened to use distilled water to maximize the use of the water filter but 1$ /gallon compared to $3/liter isn't bad and I may end up getting one of those pur things to not have to do even that. I honestly recommend this product and hope that this may help someone considering buying it! |
love it! love it! love it!
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| Date Of Review: April 17, 2003 |
| Reviewed by: wendy, memphis, tn United States |
| with a household of 6, we see some serious dirt! we have ceramic tiling in most of our downstairs and it gets filthy! with young children we have big messes-and i HATE to mop, but i do have to clean it, eventually. i saved one of those eventual times for when i received my steam mop-just to see how well it would do. i am totally impressed!! this thing got up stuck on dried food-dirt-everything! and yes even more so then a reg mop. usually i have to scrub on hands and knees to get most anything stuck on, but with this i just steamed over a stuck on spot for a few secs and it came right up! just for an example-we have a dried baby cereal spot that has been there for months-that stuff is like concrete and nothing will take it up! i have tried soaking, scrubbing, scraping-all to no avail! then i held the steam mop over it for about 15 secs and most of it came up! the only thing i would recommend is getting the replacement pads when you buy it. they will get saturated with water-which is ok-it just takes longer to dry, and for the area i mopped -i really needed to change it for each room. i love the fact that when i take the pads off when i am finished that they are almost too hot too touch! boy do we feel clean! hope this helps anyone thinking about buying one of these! |
Cool Product!
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| Date Of Review: April 3, 2003 |
| Reviewed by: Mary Stevens, Columbus, OH |
| I saw an infomercial on TV and thought I would give the Steam Mop a try. I have tile and hardwood floors in my house that are constantly dirty from my 2 kids and dog. After using it a couple of times I am very satisfied. It only takes about 30 seconds to heat up the water, and I can control the amount of steam I put down with the trigger. The mop pads do a good job at cleaning and drying the floor, and you can throw them right into the washing machine. The Steam Mop is a nice alternative to the traditional mop and bucket. Thanks Bissell for such a great product. |
Kid tested-mother approved!
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| Date Of Review: June 5, 2003 |
| Reviewed by: L. Schafer, Leo, IN USA |
Updated in 2008 to add--my mop is still going strong--still recommended!
From 2003:
This mop is great! A conventional mop and bucket is no comparison. It is fun to use and does a great job at cleaning my vinyl flooring. I had abandoned the old standard sponge mop and had been down on my hands and knees with a rag to get my floor spotlessly clean like I like it. NO MORE! I feel free at last! Now, my baby can crawl on the floor without me worrying about what she is getting on herself.
My three boys (14, 10, 8) tried it, too, so although it is heavier than a regular sponge mop, it is managable. The swivel head is wonderful--I even mopped between the wall and the washing machine in my laundry room--about a 7 inch space.
It is easy to assemble (my 8-year-old and I did it in 2 minutes). You just need a philips head screwdriver. If you want to hang it on the wall with the included hook, you will need a drill, and maybe some wall anchors. |
Worth it's weight in gold!
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| Date Of Review: September 29, 2003 |
| Reviewed by: , |
| I'm very picky about mops and cleaners. I hadn't found a mop that could do a better job than I could on my knees with a scrubbie and a bucket of Pine-sol. I read the reviews for this product and hesitantly decided to give it a try. It is everything that it promised to be. If mine broke today, I would run right out tomorrow and buy myself another one. I would also pay twice the price if I had to--I LOVE IT THAT MUCH !! I have five children and a farm, and we know pretty much everything there is to know about dirty floors. This mop is almost a miracle. I bought an additional 2 mop cloth thingys, and I'm glad I did that. Now I always have clean ones ready at a moment's notice, even when I mop every day. |
Mom's of toddlers ...."Don't think just buy it NOW!"
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| Date Of Review: August 27, 2003 |
| Reviewed by: R. Hayworth, Bay Area, CA United States |
| I have a toddler so cleaning floors is an obsession with me. I totally love this product. My wood laminate floors look and feel so clean and without using any harsh chemicals. My tile floors were also sparkling.... although I still had to get on my hands and knees to clean the grout. I only have a few design complaints: the unit is a bit on the heavy side. Although I love the sturdy feel of it, it takes some energy to push around. The cord is a bit too short, I had to replug it into 3 different outlets to get my kitchen and family room done. I'd buy the product again in a minute. Things I love: this mop comes with 2 mop cloths which are easily laundered in the washing machine and the machine is ready to steam clean within 30 seconds of plugging in. Like other reviewers, make sure that you change the cleaning pad once it becomes soiled (and it will no matter how clean you thought you're floors were) otherwise it's like pushing a dirty mop around, also make sure you sweep or vaccum your floors thoroughly before mopping. |
Finally!
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| Date Of Review: June 11, 2003 |
| Reviewed by: , |
| A way to mop the kitchen without getting on my hands and knees! I have a 24 x 15 White floor in my kitchen and 2 small children. It always needs mopping and it used to be my least favorite chore...until I got this. Thank you Bissel. First you saved my carpet with the pro heat and now you have made the hard floors in my house a breeze. |
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- Steam-mop for chemical-free cleaning of bare floors
- Ready to clean in 30 seconds
- Low-profile pivoting head, ergonomic handle, and steam trigger
- Safe on marble, ceramic, stone, vinyl, laminate, linoleum, and sealed hardwood
- 7-1/2 by 10-1/2 by 45-1/2 inches; weighs 6.9 pounds
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