The Best Steam Mops We’ve Ever Tested

Best Overall

PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Mop

$100
$80 at Amazon


$90
$80 at Walmart

The PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Cleaner is our overall best steam mop thanks to its stain-removing power, ease of use, helpful features, and great price. In our testing, the PurSteam removed all kinds of stains—chocolate milk, hot sauce, and syrup, just to name a few—in 10 passes or fewer. (We should note, though, that the mop head would occasionally get stuck and flip up when dealing with sticky stains.)

It was easy to fill up and get going, and the mop only took 17 seconds to fully heat up. When the mop ran out of water, the tank flashed and vibrated—something we found especially helpful. We also appreciated a hook for the cord and a simple-to-remove mop pad. The steam mop includes eight different attachments, like a steamer jet, squeegee, and bath brush, for cleaning all types of surfaces, including stubbornly stained grout. 

Six months of testing later, we still haven’t noticed any changes in the functioning of the mop—it works the same as when we first opened the box. It’s also easy to move around in awkward or tight spaces, and it’s fairly light, too—the entire unit, with a full water tank, weighed just 5 pounds and 11 ounces. 

Weight: 5 pounds, 11 ounces  | Water Tank Capacity: 12.8 ounces | Cord Length: 15.9 feet | Recommended Surfaces: Tile, upholstery, carpet, sealed floors, vinyl