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Best steam mops for hardwood floors

Our top pick is the Black+Decker 7-in-1 Steam Mop. Too much steam can damage wood, so control matters. We favor mops with low settings that experts tested on sealed hardwood and owners say leave no streaks.

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Our top pick for hardwood is the Black+Decker 7-in-1 Steam Mop: it suits you if you want one tool for floors plus grout, windows and showers. If you want the least hassle over the years, look at the Tineco Floor One S5 Steam.

Questions people actually ask

What is the best steam mop for hardwood?

The Black+Decker 7-in-1 Steam Mop. It suits you if you want one tool for floors plus grout, windows and showers.

Based on: Highest score of the 5 steam mops we rank for hardwood.

What is the most reliable steam mop for hardwood?

The Tineco Floor One S5 Steam. It's the least likely to give you trouble.

Based on: Reliability 73; problems mentioned by 11% of owners.

Which steam mop for hardwood are people happiest with?

The Tineco Floor One S5 Steam. People who live with it are the most satisfied.

Based on: Owners score 69, from ratings and comments.

How much should I spend on a steam mop for hardwood?

The top-rated ones start around $55 and go up to about $399. The Shark S1000 Steam Mop is the lowest-priced of the leaders.

Based on: US prices quoted in expert reviews and at Amazon.com for the six highest-scoring models.

What should I look for in a steam mop for hardwood?

Too much steam can damage wood, so control matters. We favor mops with low settings that experts tested on sealed hardwood and owners say leave no streaks.

Based on: What expert reviews and owners stress for this need.

The leaderboard

60% overall score · 40% fit for this need
  1. 01Black+Decker 7-in-1 Steam Mop

    Black+Decker 7-in-1 Steam Mop

    Versatile, fast-heating steam mop and handheld, with real questions about durability

    EXPOWNREL66
    65 for this need1 of 3 expert reviews recommend it for this96% of owner mentions are positive
  2. 02Bissell PowerFresh 1940

    Bissell PowerFresh 1940

    A simple, easy floor steamer that cleans well but may not last

    EXPOWNREL67
    64 for this need1 of 3 expert reviews recommend it for this88% of owner mentions are positive
  3. 03Tineco Floor One S5 Steam

    Tineco Floor One S5 Steam

    A powerful floor cleaner that's heavy and needs cleanup after use

    EXPOWNREL72
    62 for this need1 of 5 expert reviews mention it as a strength82% of owner mentions are positive
  4. 04Hoover Steam Complete Pet

    Hoover Steam Complete Pet

    A versatile, grout-friendly steam mop with real durability doubts

    EXPOWNREL63
    57 for this need98% of owner mentions are positive
  5. 05Shark S1000 Steam Mop

    Shark S1000 Steam Mop

    A cheap, simple steam mop for light cleaning, but it needs effort

    EXPOWNREL48
    44 for this need79% of owner mentions are positive

Fit = share of expert reviews that recommend it for this, plus what owners report on the related topics. How we score.

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