Reliable Steamboy T1 Steam Floor Mop
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Reliable Steamboy T1 Steam Floor Mop
Customer Review: Be careful which vendor you buy this from...
Summary: 1 Stars
I ordered the Reliable Steamboy about 6 weeks ago from Allergy Be Gone, it never showed.
I contacted them, they didn't have any in stock (oversold by 100 pieces) and wouldn't for several weeks - but were still selling it on Amazon.
I left negative feedback for them (don't sell me something you don't have)- which Allergy Be Gone begged me to remove. They offered to refund my shipping, and overnight the steamer for delivery on 4/2/07. I understand small business, I agreed, and as a nice gesture removed the negative marks.
It is 4/6/07, I still have not received the steamer, shipping reimb, and the seller isn't responding to contact. Did I note that they are selling it on Amazon for $149, and alternatingly $89.00?
My thinking is that this is probably a really great steamer, but I would definately buy it somewhere else.
Best,
JM
Customer Review: Best floor product I've ever owned!
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been using my Steamboy for a month now and I still think it's wonderful! I like that you use plain water which can easily be seen through the see through tank. It's nice to be able to see how much water you are using, although I've never had to refill it and I usually clean a bathroom and my kitchen/dining room and front entrance with it, all in one shot. It starts to steam right away but I have found it helpful when first beginning to clean to lift the head up and push on the trigger for about 30 seconds, then the steam really starts to kick in and you don't end up with a wet area on your floor.
It gets up the mud and other sticky items my 3 little ones get on the floor. I have a bad back so mopping was extremely painful. The Steamboy works fast at getting the area clean and dries quickly too. My back has considerably less stress on it by using this. They could make it a little lighter and it would be perfect! It cleans wonderfully but don't think that it will immediately get sticky residue up, you might have to go over it and then come back again once it has loosened up a bit.
I use it in my bathrooms and I like that the swivel head will get into the tight places and around the toilet. I've never had my bathroom floors feel so clean. I think the most surprising thing after using this is how the floors feel, clean on my bare feet. I guess I never put the effort in with regular mopping to get the floors that clean since it would take forever plus having to going back and forth to the sink. I would say that the Steamboy is going to cut your cleaning time in half, probably more than half if you count how quickly the floors dry.
I still wish that the cord was longer, but oh well! I can live with it. The pads are really easy to put on the cleaning head, just make sure you remember to pull the string and fasten them tight or they will slip off. You also have to remember that the pads will be REALLY hot when changing them. I use both pads while cleaning my areas. I think having two more pads would be helpful too. I'll probably end up buying extras.
This is one of the few hard wood steam cleaners available that performs well. I did a lot of research and I would say this comes the closest to the beloved Bissell that most people have liked. I would stay away from the floor cleaners that merely get your floor wet, otherwise for the cost just get a mop. If you want to make the most of your cleaning time then spend the extra money to get a steam mop. Go in for an extra 2 pads if you can too.
Customer Review: CAUTION for wood floors!!!!!
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this in the hopes of using it to remove a horrible build-up on my PRE-FINISHED HARDWOOD FLOOR. While it effectively removed the build-up, it also lifted the finish at the ends of the individual boards. Thank god I used the steam mop in a small test area! When they say for use on 'sealed hardwood floors' they mean wood floors that had its finish applied after the raw wood pieces have been installed. Overall, the mop did work fairly well, but I was a little disapointed in the amount of water that the unit left on the floor which left streaks.Customer Review: Clean, Clean, Clean
Summary: 4 Stars
I was first mesmerized by the infomercials for steam cleaners. That lead me to read all reviews and choose a steam cleaner that best fit my cleaning needs - here is the skinny on this one:
1. Work it like the directions state - slow & steady
2. Clean until your hearts desire - small & slow moving motion
3. Results are extraordinary!
BTW - I waited to write my review until I had used the Steamboy several times - to make sure it really works.
I used to mop/bucket & swiffer - I felt like I could never get it really clean. I would even scrub with a scrub brush and then wipe with a clean towel. The towel always had dirt on it.
Swiffer took 10 pads to clean every weekend. It is expensive to have to buy pads - even if I got them at [...].
Nothing compares to steam cleaning. If you clean any other way - you're wasting your time & money. My hands/feet & house don't smell like harsh cleaning chemicals after I clean the floor with the Steamboy.
I spilled water on the floor about an hour after I used the Steamboy - I wiped it with a paper towel & looked at the paper towel - it showed NO DIRT. Are you kidding me - I'll never go back to cleaning the floors any other way!
Actual Steamboy Product review:
- Plastic feels a little cheap - for $100 (I expected something a little nicer)
- Cord could use a cord holder so I don't have to wrap it around the cord
- Cord length needs to be longer since they don't want you to use an extension cord
- It doesn't alwyas stand up straight - watch so it doesn't fall over
- More cloths to clean longer
I wish I had the portable steam cleaner for the rest of the house! I love this product!
Customer Review: Couldn't be Happier
Summary: 5 Stars
My stock value went up a lot when I surprised my wife with this mop. It did a far better job of cleaning our tile floors than expected. It was so easy to use that even I could operate it. It moves so smooth on the floors that the strain on the back is virtually eliminated. It is a "no nonsense" product and I highly recommend it.