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Comparing a Steam Mop vs a Spray Mop: Which is Better?

It’s not as easy to mop the floor today. It’s no longer a matter of filling a bucket with water and cleaning solutions, then putting a mop inside. There are many high-quality options! Two mop options stand out: Steam Mop and spray mop. We’ll be discussing the top qualities of each.

The steam mop is much easier to use than the traditional mop. There is no need to use a mop wand or carry around a pail of water. In addition to cleaning hard surfaces without harsh chemicals, the best steam mop kills bacteria, mold, and viruses. Steam mops use heat instead of harsh chemicals for sanitizing floors. A microfiber pad attached at the steam mop collects the dirt and other debris. A steam mop is a great alternative for those who are sensitive to chemicals. These are some of the features you should look out for:

Multi-Purpose Steam Mops

Multi-purpose steam mop mops can do more than steam mopping. The best steam mop mops include a vacuuming element that allows you to remove debris from the surface before you mop. Some steam mops also have a micro pad that can be used to clean up dry debris. This eliminates the need for you to sweep before mopping.

Extended Cords allow you to clean more floors without needing to unplug or re-plug your mop from another place.

Flexible cleaners are useful for reaching places that are difficult to reach. There are steam mops with flat handles that fit under sofas and tables, and others with telescoping handles.

Spray Mops

Spray mop is a great floor-cleaning tool. It is easier than traditional mop and also much more convenient. Spray mop dispenses liquid through a built-in detergent dispenser. Microfiber pads can be used to clean hard floor surfaces. These mops, unlike steam mops, require batteries.

Consumer Search says the Swiffer WetJet mop is best for daily dirt and dust removal from hard floors. It doesn’t absorb liquid spills or pick up “chunks,” but people who use it for mopping are very happy with its performance.

Consumer Search also claims that those who want the convenience of the Swiffer WetJet but without the ongoing costs and environmental impact would be interested in the Rubbermaid Reveal Mop. The initial cost of the Swiffer pads is more expensive than the Swiffer. However, they are washable and can be reused. This kit comes with three pads and two bottles of cleaning solution, making it very affordable.
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  • 【Ergonomic Design】The responsive spray head allows you to spray the right amount of cleaning solutions as you desire, avoid waste and soaking your delicate wood floor. It also can swivel 360°, easily get around bulky, heavy furniture and cleaning the floor under furnitures or corners. Harmless to floor, reusable microfiber pads go for all floor types, such as Hardwood, Laminate Wood, Ceramic Tiles, Vinyl and etc.
  • 【Save Your Precious Time】Are you tired with tedious housework?Are you tired with the heavy bucket or dripping traditional mop? Our spray mop will be a nice helper for you, making the floor cleaning a breeze. This HOMTOYOU wet spray mop comes with a water tank, just slightly press the handy trigger on the handle to get a wide, consistent spray of water mist. With our spray mops for floor cleaning, no need to drag the bucket around, no need to worry soaking your wood floor anymore.
  • 【3 Free Replacement Pads】Considering that you do not want to wash the mop pads while mopping the floor, our spray mop set comes with 3 thoughtful microfiber mop pads. These mop pads have millions of microscopic fibers, which are super absorbent and can effectively grab dirt, dust, and hair. And both machine wash and hand wash are available, no need to constantly buy the disposable cleaning pads anymore, our economical reusable spray mop for hardwood floors is a wonderful choice for you.
  • 【Cleaning Solution Options】The refillable bottle allows you to choose the best cleaning solution for your needs, like: water, a diluted cleaning solution, or a major brand floor cleaner. Most cleaning solutions are available to be added in the water bottle, except strong acid and boiling water. By the way, please cleaning the water bottle everytime after finished the mopping as it is helpful to prolong the lifetime of your spray floor mop.
  • 【Purchase with Confidence】Every purchase comes with 12 month worry-free warranty and free lifetime technical support. If you have any problems with our spray mop, please feel free to contact with us, our professional technical team is always ready for you. Please note: All of our spray mops will be added water to test whether the spray function is OK, so it is normal that there might are some water in the bottle when you receive the mop. We promise that all the mops you received are brand-new.