Cleaning is something we all have to do - or, at least, we’re hoping that’s the case. The more you do, too, the more you’ll realize that a simple vacuum might not be enough for your home.

If you’re trying to keep tiling or hard floors clean, you might have heard by now of how revolutionary a steam mop could be for your complete cleaning routine.

Instead of pushing dirt and grime around, it can obliterate the stuff to make messy mopping a thing of the past. We’ve gathered some of the best models on the market for you to peruse, right here.

Our Top Pick:

For

  • Clever attachment system Three automatic steam settings

Against

  • Can’t stand up on its own

Shark makes some seriously impressive vacuums, so it’s no surprise to see it doing well on the steam mop front, too. This is a really easy cleaner to use and has some great little features to help you out as you clean. That includes a steam blasting mode that can target any particularly grimy spots you happen upon.

It’s easy to top up with more water when you need to, while the mop can be easily detached for cleaning and replacements down the line. When most people think of a steam mop, trust us that this unit is basically what they’re imagining.

  • 1300W of power Accessory kit included

  • Not the most robust construction

If your home has a whole variety of floor types, carpets, upholstery and more that you want to be able to deep clean without buying whole swathes of devices, this model from Vytronix could be a great idea. It comes with a range of accessories that make it able to clean loads of different types of surfaces and areas.

It even lets you detach a handheld steam cleaner from its main body if you like, and folds away for easier storage. One of the best bits, of course, is that extremely low price, too.

  • Unique compact design 17-piece accessory kit

  • No variable steam control

This cleaner from Dupray has a really unique design and it’s impressively small, too.

It’s got really good power and can clean at really high temperatures to ensure that it crunches through grime and dirt.

It’s not the cheapest model around but is a niche choice that’s got plenty of fans.

  • Detachable handheld unit Gets into tight corners

  • Some of the attachments are a bit flimsy

Vax enters the game with this affordable and impressive steam mop, which is really easy to use and cleans solidly for the price.

Using other cleaning attachments it can also become a handheld cleaner, which makes it a great pick if you want to keep kitchen surfaces gleaming, or the like.

  • Rotating pads for extra scrubbing power 2 automatic steam settings

  • Not great at corners

This option from Shark takes the hard work out of a deep clean thanks to its dual rotating scrubbing pads,

With two automatic steam settings to choose from, it’s suitable for a wide variety of floors. It comes at a reasonable cost, too, what more could you need?