The Best Steam Mops for Hardwood Floors

Bissell

• The Bissell Steam Mop Hard-Floor Cleaner 1867-7 was ranked the No. 1 steam mop on Amazon.com, with over 700 reviewers giving it four out of five stars. Easy operation, budget friendliness and effective cleaning propelled the Bissell into a first place rating. This steam mop also provides edge cleaning around baseboards and a large mop surface for efficient floor coverage. It is lightweight and easy to assemble. Reviewers saw a short 18 inch power cord and small 42 inch handle as minor drawbacks of this steam cleaner.

Eureka

• The Eureka 313A Enviro Hard-Surface Floor Steamer is a top-rated steam mop for cleaning hardwood floors. Based on 600 reviews and a four out of five star rating at Amazon, the Eureka economically and efficiently cleans and disinfects wood floors. While capable of a continual steam flow, making sure this feature is in the off position while the mop is stationary lessens the possibility of heat damage to your hardwood floors.

Euro-Pro

• With over 200 Amazon reviews and a four out of five rating, the Euro-Pro Shark S3501 Deluxe Steam Pocket Mop incorporates ideal floor cleaning features. A bit pricier than some steam mops, the Euro-Pro has a desirable 30 inch power cord, heats up quickly and is equipped with a reversible cleaning pad. Rapidly drying steam while cleaning the floor is a favorite feature of this efficient steam mop.

Haan

• Consumer Search rates the Haan FS-20 as the best steam mop for disinfecting floors. While all steam cleaners sanitize hardwood floors, the steam oftentimes must remain in contact with the floor for 8 to 15 seconds to effectively kill germs. The Haan is hotter than most steam mops, requiring a mere one second of floor to steam contact for sanitizing. A lightweight machine, weighing less than 4 lbs. with a full water tank, makes the Haan easy to maneuver. A three minute wait upon startup is a minor inconvenience.