Steam mop makes cleaning a breeze and shoppers say it's 'super easy to use'

Ditch the bucket and mop for good with the Vileda Steam Mop Steam Plus - the compact and easy-to-use steam mop that's a hit with cleaning fans

If there's one domestic task that's bound to cause a fuss, it's mopping. Struggling with bulky buckets that don't quite fit in the sink and waiting for the floor to dry before you can enjoy a well-deserved cuppa are just some of the annoyances that come to mind.

You can rid yourself of all such irritations with the Vileda Steam Mop Steam Plus, available on Amazon for £74.99. With an upgraded triangular head and a comfortable handle, this nifty gadget will reach into corners while providing a comprehensive clean.

Simply fill up the 400ml detachable water tank, switch it on, wait 15 seconds for it to heat up, and off you go. There's no need for disinfectant, as the heat is claimed to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria and viruses from all hard-sealed floors.

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It can also tackle carpets, helping to remove stains and keep your upholstery fresh. Moreover, because it uses steam instead of liquid water, your floors will dry quickly.

The steam mop features three intensity settings, allowing you to customise your clean to delicate flooring as well as tough stains. It also comes with two machine-washable microfibre pads, offering excellent durability and overall value for money, reports the Express.

It won't take up much storage space either, thanks to a removable handle that attaches to the back of the unit for extra compactness. A whopping 794 Amazon reviews have given an average rating of 4.5/5, with hundreds of chuffed customers sharing their thoughts. "Very effective on wood and tiled flooring, using their branded cloths. Super easy to use, light weight, and good quality," gushed one five-star review.

"This unit is a real work horse. I am able to clean 120smq+ of differently tiled and wood floors in no time. No sweating, no swearing - I am over the moon," another customer expressed relief at ditching the mop and bucket. Another chimed in: "A great steam cleaner. The speed, power and cheap cloths which are easy to apply makes it one of the best units you can get."

However, some users pointed out that the triangular head shape can make it tricky to push in straight lines. "It doesn't like to move forwards in a straight line as it favours the straight edges on the front first. This can hurt your wrist a bit," one reviewer noted. Others felt the power output could be improved: "I don't find the steam too strong, if it would be more stronger, it could be more efficient."

If you're after a bit more punch, Shark's SteamPickUp cleaner is a floor-cleaning titan at £199.99. There's also this £99.99 option from Vax (down from £139.99), which comes with a variety of different heads to tackle every task.