Shark Steam Mops Compared

Shark's steam mop lineup is much simpler than it used to be. While older Steam Pocket and Lift-Away models are still available through some retailers, most buyers should focus on Shark's current steam-cleaning lineup: Steam & Scrub, SteamSpot, and the Classic Steam Mop.

Quick Recommendations

Current Shark Steam Mops Compared

Which Shark Steam Mop Should You Buy?

Choose the Steam & Scrub with Steam Blaster if you want Shark's most advanced steam mop. Its rotating scrubbing pads and Steam Blaster mode make it the best choice for kitchens, high-traffic areas, and stubborn floor messes.

Choose the SteamSpot if you want the best balance of price, weight, and everyday performance. For most households, this is the sweet spot in Shark's steam mop lineup.

Choose the Classic Steam Mop if you simply want an affordable steam cleaner for sealed hard floors and don't need premium features.

What About Older Shark Steam Mops?

Older models such as the Steam Pocket Mop, Lift-Away Steam Mop, and various S-series steam mops helped make Shark one of the most popular steam-cleaning brands. However, many of these models are now discontinued or difficult to find. Unless you're shopping a major clearance sale, most buyers should focus on Steam & Scrub or SteamSpot instead.

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Final Verdict

The Shark Steam & Scrub with Steam Blaster is the best Shark steam mop overall and the easiest recommendation for most buyers. The SteamSpot offers the best value, while the Classic Steam Mop remains a good option for budget-conscious shoppers.

Mopping Tests & Performance

When testing all of them, it was clear that they all did a good job of removing sticky stains.

While using most advantage Genious or Lift-Away Pro with tough stains and they both showed really great results of getting rid of it by using the Steam Blaster technology, there was no advantage of this technology when comes to sticky dried stains. They all need the same amount of time to do the job with or without the blaster.

The S3501 did slightly better, it required fewer passes than the others did to completely remove the stains. It was just as good as the others but feel like doing a little bit better. Maybe because of the design or the different kinds of mopping pads. To figure out which one is better let's take into account other factors.

Which is a better value?

The most expensive Lift-Away seems to have more value for a little bit of extra money because of all the extra attachments it includes. For example, a garment steamer takes the wrinkles out of clothes really quickly. You can also use it for curtains or other things. The 3 ft. hose with pocket cleaning tool is good for small things such as sinks in a bathroom. With the triangle scrubber head, you can get to hard-to-reach places like corners and edges. 

When taking to account cord length and water tank size we see that the Lift-Away Pro and S3501 have the biggest water tanks. The Lift-Away and Genious also have the longest cord but at the same time, the Genious has the smallest water tank.

To sum up

These steam mops are really a genially upgrade over traditional mops. After testing, it was clear that four of them did an excellent job with picking up really difficult dried on sticky stains.

The Shark S3501 was better at cleaning and also a lot cheaper. It lacks a steam blaster and automatic release pad yet costs cheaper so these are things you might live without if you don't want to spend extra.

The Shark Lift-Away Pro (S3973D) is a no-brainer considering the attachments, the biggest water tank, and cord length. If you don't mind spending extra money, this is a great choice. 

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