Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Shark Premium Portable Steam Pocket Includes 5 Cleaning Pockets + 2 Quick Release Wands


Very versatile4

I am only going to give it four stars since the TV promo programs makes cleaning look too easy.



With shower soap scum if it is heavy use the scrubber end and then follow up with the cleaning pockets. The steam dissolves the soap scum and you wash it down. Then use the cleaning pocket wands to remove soap film. It works well but is a two step process if you have much soap scum.



The scrubber brush works well on tile grout and the cleaning pocket does remove grease splatters from the range back tile. And using the cleaning pockets over the kitchen cabinet doors really removes grime easily.



I used the cleaning pockets to remove some stains from a carpet area and it was quick and easy.



However plan your jobs in advance. If you turn it off and intend to resume much later the cleaning pocket will get damp and that doesn't work well. As long as you are pushing steam through the cleaning pockets it remains quite "dry".



I was able to get some things clean that I never thought I could get clean and that is due to using steam to loosen the grime.



So it has exceeded my expectations. So now all it has to do is be durable.More detail ...

Monday, June 14, 2010

Microfiber Replacement Pads for Shark Steam Euro-Pro Mop (Set of 6)


Replacement pads get the job done5

My (small) house has all hardwood floors save for linoleum in a hallway and the laundry room. My floors get pretty gross pretty fast so I love the shark mop. These replacement pads work just fine. They're a little smaller than the original pads but that's not necessarily a bad thing... the overhang from the original pads can get curled under the plate they attach to and roll up; the replacement pads seem to do that less. They didn't slide on the floor as easily as the original pads did at first but as I recall the original pads didn't slide all that well to begin with either. After a few seconds once the pad gets moist I don't notice a difference. I pile the dirty pads in the laundry room and when all eight (six I ordered plus two originals) are dirty I throw them in the washing machine (alone... can't have that filth in with my clothes) then let them air dry. I haven't seen any shrinking to speak of. They've held their shape since I dry them flat.



Overall no complaints. Cheaper than the originals for sure.More detail ...

Sunday, June 13, 2010

BonaKemi WM710013358 4-Piece Hardwood Floor-Care System


Great for bamboo floors!5

We got bamboo floors installed in our livingroom and playroom and we tried the Swiffer WetJet we had on hand to clean the floor. After using that on a small section of the floor we stopped because it left a film on the floor.



I did a little research and found that the Bona allegedly didn't leave a film on bamboo. I'm happy to say that it does not and leaves the floor felling great. It took a little extra rubbing to clean a few spots where there appeared to be Jello stuck on the floor (kids!) but it took it off without too much effort.



The mop heads are machine washable which I like (though I haven't tried it yet). No need to buy refills for the mop head! The only thing is that I'll probably need to think ahead a bit and order more floor cleaner spray because I've never seen it in the stores I go to.More detail ...

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Replacement Pads for Shark Steam Mop Steam Cleaning Pads for Model S3101 Series (Pack of 3)


Best4

These Shark Euro products are the best for keeping a clean chemical free environment. Sanitize without chemicals. You need several of these pads if you are doing a large area of floors but they wash up easily and really get the floors clean.More detail ...