Review: Swiffer Bissell STEAMBOOST Steam Mop

While picking up Swiffer Wet Cloth Refills, C saw the Swiffer Bissell Steam Mop and wanted it.  Since I was relatively dissatisfied with the regular Swiffer with Wet Cloth, I concurred.  This tool was $49.99 at Target and the same price as the Swiffer WetJet.  We chose this over the Swiffer WetJet, because the temperature of steam means it will also sanitize.  With all the things that Teddy is tracking in from the cold-wet-dirty outside world, we want to all the cleaning power we can get.

Rating: 10/10 for appearance; 9/10 for function; 8/10 for durability

Appearance: Beautifully slick.  The design is like any other Swiffer product, which swivels and turns in any way you need.  Even the cord was not annoying and it was long enough that we could navigate most of the rooms without changing outlets.  The only way it would be more perfect, appearance-wise, would be if this was somehow cordless.  However the bulk it would add makes it much more difficult to store.

Function: 9/10; One mop cloth refill was able to clean our whole apartment.  The original wet cloth refill lasted only the sunroom/dining area and kitchen.  The water container was only 1/2 empty when we finished the apartment.  The only hit for that container would be the difficulty in filling it.  I had our only liquid cup measurer in the dishwasher.  Therefore had to get creative and use the sink spray sprout to fill the container.  The steam worked in less than 30 seconds and continued working through our entire apartment.  Afterwards, C walked around barefoot and gave it his stamp of approval for cleanliness (means a lot as he's quite OCD).  The handle could lie almost flat and easily got under my couch and sofa.  The pad grasped tightly to all the dirt and fur, rather than push it around like the standard steam mop my parents have.  See (to the right), how much dirt it can collect; we had just vacuumed.


Durability: We have only had it for a day, so I am uncertain how long it will last.  However, I hope it is durable because I was already banging it against the sofa and other surfaces.  We'll see if it lasts through my abusive usage.