Shark Steam & Scrub S7201
The best scrubbing steam mop going, but heavy, noisy, and demanding in use, so it delivers less per dollar than the mops above.
Consolidated from 5 independent outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 1 positive source
- 1 mixed source
- 1 unconvinced source
2 of 9 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
Considered a step up but not a definitive solution for all cleaning needs, lacking certain advanced features.
Flagged 7 August 2026
Pros & cons
- ✓ The English Home's pick for deep cleaning floors
- ✓ Strong scrubbing performance
- ✓ Rotating scrubby pads tackle stuck-on grime
- ✓ Evaluated in HGTV's tested field of current-generation steam mops
- ✓ Dual steam and scrub functionality
- ✗ Heavy in use
- ✗ Noticeable noise during operation
- ✗ Required cleaning protocol described as unrealistic: three-plus minutes and fifteen strokes per area
- ✗ Missing some high-end capabilities
- ✗ Low steam output
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. 1 outlet wouldn't let us check its link. We quote no words from these sources, so each row shows only where we placed it.
Evidence 2 articles, 2 video reviews and 1 community source
1 positive source
1 mixed source
1 unconvinced source
2 stance not read sources
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #12 of 14 on our steam mops tier list, in D tier. That placement draws on 5 independent outlets.
1 of the 3 sources with a clear view is critical of it: YouTube (review). Heavy in use. Noticeable noise during operation. Required cleaning protocol described as unrealistic: three-plus minutes and fifteen strokes per area. Missing some high-end capabilities. Low steam output.
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