(Pocket-lint) – 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 realise that a simple vacuum might not be enough for your home. 

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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 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. 

The best steam mops to buy today

Shark

Shark Klik n Flip Automatic Steam Mop S6003UK

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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. 

Vytronix

Vytronix 10-in-1 Multifunction Steam Mop STM01

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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. 

Bissell

Bissell CrossWave 3-in-1 Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner

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Of course, there will be some people who just aren’t won over by the idea of having more than one cleaner in their home, when they could just get a single unit. This Bissell cleaner might be the answer for them – it’s a 3-in-1 that incorporates vacuuming and washing. 

It’s got a great reputation for revolutionising how people used to vacuuming clean their hard floors, and the fact that you don’t have to swap between devices to do both is its main bonus. That said, it’s not strictly a steam mop, so we’ll understand if you skip over it!

Dupray

Dupray NEAT

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This cleaner from Dupray has a really unique design and it quietly impressely 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. 

Vax

Vax Steam Fresh Combi Multifunction Steam Mop

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Vax enters the game with this affordable and impresive 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. 

Writing by Max Freeman-Mills.