Shark Corded Steam Mops for Chemical-Free Floor Cleaning

The Shark Steam Mop S1000WM Hard Floor cleaner is a renewed unit sold under Amazon Renewed, not a new mop. The title lists an XL removable water tank and an 18-foot power cord, and the tank is rated at 0.37 liters, or 12.68 fluid ounces. It weighs 4.6 pounds, heats in about 30 seconds and has an upright lock for storage.

The spec table contains errors you should ignore: it lists the power source as battery, the wattage as 120 watt-hours and a maximum temperature of 40°C, none of which fit a corded steam mop. The product note gives troubleshooting advice: steam should appear at the edges of the mop after about 30 seconds, and if not, check the water level and that the blue light is on.

This suits someone who wants a basic, light steam mop and is comfortable with a refurbished unit. If you prefer new, the S1000A listing is the same concept. For deeper scrubbing, the S8000 is the step up.

• Renewed unit
• 12.68 oz XL removable tank
• 18-foot power cord per title
• 4.6 pounds with upright lock

The Shark Steam Mop Hard Floor Cleaner S1000A is the new-condition version of the basic Shark design. It cleans and sanitizes with just water, removes grease and grime without chemicals or residue, and produces steam on demand within 30 seconds. The XL removable tank holds 12.68 fluid ounces, the cord is 18 feet, and the listing rates it at 1200 watts.

Shark notes that sanitization studies were done under controlled conditions and household results may vary, which is an honest caveat worth keeping in mind. The spec table again lists battery power, which conflicts with the 18-foot cord in the title. It weighs 4.6 pounds and is described as lightweight and compact for storage.

This is the pick for a quick weekly pass over tile or sealed hardwood in a game room or kitchen. It gives way to the S8000 when spills dry into sticky patches, because the S1000A has no scrubbing pads.

• Steam ready within 30 seconds
• 12.68 oz XL removable tank
• 18-foot power cord
• Chemical-free cleaning with water

Best for
Stuck-on spills on sealed hard floors

Best for
Renewed rotating-pad scrubbing on a budget

The Shark Steam & Scrub Hard Floor steam mop is a renewed Steam and Scrub unit from Amazon Renewed. The listing gives only specifications, no feature list: a two-pad Steam and Scrub style, 1120 watts, 11.83 fluid ounce capacity, 6.9 pounds, and special features of a large capacity tank, steam control and a lightweight build.

The color is inconsistent: the title says teal while the spec table says grey. The listing does not specify cord length, steam modes or included pads, so compare it with the new S8000 listing for what the design normally offers, and confirm the details before buying.

This suits someone who wants rotating-pad scrubbing and is fine with a refurbished unit and a sparse listing. If you want the full feature set spelled out and a new unit, choose the S8000 below. For another scrubbing design, see our Shark scrub mop guide.

The Shark Steam & Scrub Steam Mop S8000 is the most capable mop here. It combines steam with an automatic scrubbing head whose rotating pads do the work, and Shark claims up to twice better stuck-on stain removal compared with traditional steam mops. It is designed for sealed hardwood, marble, tile and stone.

Two steam modes, Light and Normal, let you choose a quick refresh or everyday cleaning. It has swivel steering, an upright lock and a 19-foot power cord. The listing calls the tank XL and new-larger, at 11.83 fluid ounces, which is actually smaller than the S1000 listings’ figures, so XL here is relative to earlier Steam and Scrub models. It is the heaviest mop in this group at 6.9 pounds and draws 1120 watts.

This suits game rooms where drinks and snacks leave sticky spots. The trade-off is weight; for light, fast passes the S1000A is easier to handle.

• Rotating scrubbing pads
• Light and Normal steam modes
• 19-foot cord and swivel steering
• For sealed hardwood, marble, tile and stone

Best for
Renewed S1000 with washable Dirt Grip pad

The Shark S1000 Electric Floor Cleaner mop is another Amazon Renewed unit. It cleans and sanitizes with water only, frees dirt from hardwood, tile and laminate, and has an extra-large removable tank that this listing rates at 16.9 fluid ounces, larger than the other S1000 listings state. The Dirt Grip pad removes for machine washing, and there is a carry handle.

The cord length is contradictory: one feature line says 28 feet, while the included components list an 18-inch power cord, which is almost certainly a typo for 18 feet. Treat the cord length and tank size as unconfirmed. It weighs 4.6 pounds.

This suits the same buyer as the S1000WM: someone after a light renewed mop. It includes one Dirt Grip pad, so plan to buy spares if you clean often.

• Renewed unit
• Removable tank listed at 16.9 oz
• Machine-washable Dirt Grip pad
• Carry handle

Best for
Longer sessions with double-sided pads

The Shark Steam Pocket Mop with 2 Washable Double-sided Pads (S3501) is built for longer sessions. Flip the head to use the other side of the pad, and with two dual-sided microfiber Dirt Grip pads included you get four cleaning faces before a wash. Shark says it removes 99.9 percent of common household bacteria with steam, based on controlled testing described in the owner’s guide.

It weighs 4.9 pounds, has swivel steering for working around desks and chairs, and starts steaming in about 30 seconds. The tank is listed at 450 ml, or 15.2 fluid ounces. The listing mentions a long cord but does not specify its length. It works on all sealed hard floors: hardwood, marble, tile, stone, laminate and vinyl.

This suits people cleaning several rooms in one go. It lacks the rotating pads of the S8000, so for dried-on messes the Steam and Scrub is stronger. If you also want to vacuum first, a Shark stick vacuum with cord pairs well.

• Two double-sided Dirt Grip pads
• Swivel steering
• 15.2 oz tank, 30-second heat-up
• For all sealed hard floors