Steam mops are one of our favorite cleaning tools and the secret to everyday sealed floor maintenance. While they aren’t always suitable for hardwood or other moisture-sensitive floors, you can use them with confidence on vinyl, linoleum, and tile.
We’ve seen them remove tough stains (like coffee, ketchup, and other sticky spots) and make grout lines shine.
After testing more than a dozen mops in the lab and at home, our favorites include a push-pull basic mop and a canister mop with two separate parts (much like our favorite canister vacuum cleaners). You can count on these mops to heat up quickly and absorb stains directly on your kitchen floor.
Our Picks
Best Overall:
PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Mop, $100 at Amazon
Best Overall, Runner-Up:
Bissell PowerFresh Pet Steam Mop, $145 at Amazon
Best Canister:
Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner, $150 at Amazon
Best for Tile and Grout:
Hoover Steam Complete Pet Steam Cleaner, $110 at Amazon, $86 at Amazon
Best Basics:
Bissell BGST1566 Commercial Steam Mop, $129 at Amazon
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