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Vileda Steam Mop UK Version Kills 99 9 of Bacteria Without Cleaning Chemicals

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8.8
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/10
Total Reviews
998
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219
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Review Analysis - 760 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Cleaning
 336
mop, steam mop, cleans, easy to use, steam
+95%
-5%
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" ...  It revitalises the carpets and works great on hard floors and no chemicals.  ...  "
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" ...  Used the product for steam mopping.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for cleaning muddy paws off the floor!  ...  "
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" ...  My previous steam cleaner had a longer lead which was useful.  ...  "
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" ...  Cloths clean easily  ...  "
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" ...  However, the absolute hidden gem for me is the fact it can steam your carpets.  ...  "
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" ...  Even-so the lino floor offers more friction against the cleaning cloth than a tiled floor does and I to found a tendency for the cloth to start rolling up. ... My partner is shorter than I and so the cleaning angle may be relevant. ... I have not used the carpet cleaning feature because Ii have no carpets.  ...  "
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" ...  Cleaning pads wash well too  ...  "
Ease of Use
 168
easy to assemble, lightweight, mop, steam, put together
+99%
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" ...  Only just tried this product and it worked very well on my carpets.so easy to use and love the way it turns from side to side and gets right up to the skirting boards.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, lightweight and easy to clean  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to store, easy to handle, stand right in a , easy to use, very good for corners.  ...  "
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" ...  Love this mop, easy to use, good results.  ...  "
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" ...  Would defo recommend this mop, very easy to use and makes such a different!  ...  "
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" ...  I like this product as it is so easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to fill the tank at the front.  ...  "
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" ...  very easy to set up the pads are very easy to use just put it on the floor put the steamer on top then it just sticks,great stuff this is my second steamer first was a much cheaper one but the handle snapped much better to pay the extra and get a quality product .  ...  "
Product Reliability
 54
stopped working, 6 months, working, mop, steam
+54%
-46%
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" ...  I've had this one for over 2 years and its still going  ...  "
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" ...  I would have expected this mop to have lasted an lot longer than just one year.  ...  "
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" ...  Probably better really to review when you have been using the cleaner for six months.  ...  "
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" ...  Had my mop for several weeks now and love it!  ...  "
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" ...  Only had it a few weeks but very impressed.  ...  "
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" ...  just bought 2nd one after about three years .  ...  "
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" ...  it has to be my Best Buy this year.  ...  "
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" ...  You could not fail to like this product so far so good just waiting to see the longevity of this product only be cause I've have purchased steamers before they dont last long  ...  "
Comfort
 48
corners, pads, mop head, steamer, steam
+75%
-25%
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" ...  This one is put together in just two straight clicks. ... It doesn’t fall over either.  ...  "
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" ...  Wonderful - fingers crossed it lasts a long time.  ...  "
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" ...  Saves on sore backs and sore knees and also saves valuable time.  ...  "
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" ...  It's quite light and easy to maneveur, the head can reach corners quite well.  ...  "
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" ...  Lightweight and not bulky as previous ones I've had.  ...  "
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" ...  A twist of your wrist turns the mop head in any direction, allowing you to get into corners and crevices.  ...  "
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" ...  But I dont know how long the pads last in use.  ...  "
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" ...  Oh, and the triangular mop head swivels, so it is great for awkward corners .  ...  "
Build Quality
 48
corners, steamer, steam, mops, mop
+71%
-29%
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" ...  Stands upright and stable when not in use.  ...  "
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" ...  Seems a little flimsy in comparison to the one I used to have but it does very well doing what it is designed for and gets into those corners and edges rather well too.  ...  "
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" ...  Stronger construction than most other steam cleaners on the market.  ...  "
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" ...  It is so flexible and fits well under wall hung toilets and furniture.  ...  "
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" ...  Good steamer, I’ve had many over the last 5-6 yrs as they never seem to last, usually the handle breaks but this is well made and has a solid handle.  ...  "
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" ...  It is nearly impossible to use, so handle stays attached.  ...  "
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" ...  its brilliant, sturdy,does its joband looks good.  ...  "
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" ...  Does the job, feels robust and well made.  ...  "
Price
 42
value for money, worth, worth the money, value, money
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Lightweight, easy to use, good price  ...  "
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" ...  For price paid this budget mop is excellent.  ...  "
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" ...  Great product good value very pleased would reccomend  ...  "
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" ...  So far all good, hopefully it will last longer than the vax although similar priced.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Good value for money though.  ...  "
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" ...  I also thought it was a very good price as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Value for money.  ...  "
Heating
 41
quickly, heats up quickly, steam, heat, seconds
+100%
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" ...  Heats up quickly and cleans well.  ...  "
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" ...  Quick to heat, very easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s heats up really quickly but also stops steaming quickly when you switch it off.  ...  "
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" ...  Heats up quickly and can control the temperature.  ...  "
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" ...  Heats up almost instantly and isn't greedy with water (no endless topping up).  ...  "
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" ...  Heats up very quickly-very quickly indeed .  ...  "
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" ...  Fast heating to steam, no waiting!  ...  "
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" ...  Love the quickness of heating up and the ease of using.  ...  "
Fit
 37
head, mop, pads, mop head, upright
+73%
-27%
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" ...  I like the fact that the mops attach by velcro.  ...  "
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" ...  The added bonus of a carpet glider is great - though I will say it's not got the best way of attaching to the bottom (falls off sometimes when you're transitioning rooms or lifting up to maneuver but the fact it even comes with one impressed me.  ...  "
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" ...  Removing the pad - easy just peel off, lay a clean one on the floor and place mop onto it!  ...  "
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" ...  These pick up most of the soiling and are easy to Launder, so I decided to fit one for the test.  ...  "
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" ...  It fits right into corners which is great and if I let it go it stays upright, my previous one used to fall over.  ...  "
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" ...  Stands up without falling over and is rather pretty.  ...  "
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" ...  Handle is easy to push and swivels to get into awkward corners .  ...  "
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" ...  Light to manoeuvre and fits into corners and around furniture like a dream.  ...  "
Water Usage
 33
tank, easy to use, mop, refilling, steam
+76%
-24%
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" ...  Use distilled water but still there is limescale.  ...  "
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" ...  It comes with a small jug which makes filling with water so simple.  ...  "
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" ...  Good steam production with a large water tank.  ...  "
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" ...  Water container easy to use .  ...  "
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" ...  So easy to use - just fill up water, plug in and go.  ...  "
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" ...  Great mop with not as much water output as we had with a previous mop.  ...  "
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" ...  The water jug is well designed, allowing me to fill the water tank quickly and without fuss, in two fills.  ...  "
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" ...  The lead is nice and long and i can do the whole downstairs floors without refilling the water tank.  ...  "
Cables
 33
length, longer, long, steam, mop
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Great and so easy to use, compact, but could do with a longer cable  ...  "
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" ...  The cord is a decent enough length and wraps easily - just like it would with a standing hoover.  ...  "
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" ...  The mop has a decent length of handle and a good long, sturdy, cable. ... The mop stands to attention when not in use and the wire winds up onto the handle.  ...  "
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" ...  and its exceeded its predecessor hugely in performance - never mind this one has a much longer cord and can stand upright.  ...  "
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" ...  While it is easy to use it is basically unstable, especially as the cable weighs more than the equipment, so care has to be taken to ensure it does not topple over when left for a few moments to move furniture etc.  ...  "
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" ...  The cord is a fab length - I have a small open plan downstairs with laminate flooring and it reaches from the kitchen all the way through to the hallway, so no having to stop half way and change plugs!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, long cable, easy to fill with water.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked like a dream, the cord length was more than sufficient for us to use.  ...  "
Capacity
 32
floor, laminate, tiled, rooms, lead
+94%
-6%
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" ...  Not only does it heat up so quickly but does a brilliant job of my laminate floors.  ...  "
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" ...  Great buy for my new house.  ...  "
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" ...  I use the steamer in my kitchen/bathroom/and toilets .  ...  "
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" ...  I live in an old French farm house.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked wonders on our laminate bathroom floors and lobby/toilet tiles.  ...  "
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" ...  Use on any floor, easy to use, Just need water, but I put ironing scented water in, make the rooms smell lovely as well as clean floors, use in carpets too, good quality  ...  "
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" ...  It also has enough water capacity for me to almost steam my entire downstairs which is a quite large area.  ...  "
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" ...  I think it's perfect for my small house!  ...  "
Ease of Cleaning
 26
cleans, cleaning, clean, well, easy
+100%
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" ...  Very pleased with the cleaner.  ...  "
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" ...  Long handle means that you are not stooping while cleaning.  ...  "
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" ...  Really pleased with this cleaner.  ...  "
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" ...  It looks great but is hard work to keep clean.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, lightweight and easy to clean  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to remove mop heads at the end of a clean!  ...  "
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" ...  Cleans so well, really easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Cleans very thoroughly and quickly.  ...  "
Washing
 25
steam mop, cloths, washing machine, washing, mop
+96%
-4%
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" ...  We were tired of the mop ( and we have used many over the years) as well as washing some floors by hand so when a neighbour recommended this mop we sent off for it straight away and wondered why on earth we hadn’t bought one before!!!  ...  "
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" ...  A really good steam mop .  ...  "
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" ...  Cleaning pads wash well too  ...  "
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" ...  They wash really well, just used my normal non-bio and put them in with the white wash and they look brand new!  ...  "
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" ...  Much as I hate washing the floor this makes it easier to do.  ...  "
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" ...  This steam mop is excellent.  ...  "
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" ...  I almost feel the need to post this review anonymously, such is my shame at the before and after cloths!  ...  "
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" ...  The pad also washes quite well in the washing machine.  ...  "
Drying
 25
floor, floors, steam, mop, tiled
+92%
-8%
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" ...  Just fab and keeps the heat, floors not wet after  ...  "
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" ...  I love my steam mop lightweight and with changeable heat settings.  ...  "
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" ...  Really pleased with this steamer, cleans floor well with minimum amount of water left on floor, leaves floor much drier than other makes of steam cleaners I’ve tried.  ...  "
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" ...  I found that as long as you move the steam mop fast enough (as if you're hoovering) the floors are practically dry after a couple of minutes.  ...  "
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" ...  It gets into all the corners as the head swivels, it leaves a clean dry floor and the mop head can be hand-washed or put into the washing machine .I also use it to keep rugs fresh and remove any surface stains with the carpet glider  ...  "
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" ...  Nothing to dislike about this product, heats up quickly, leaves no streaks and floor drys quickly, would recommend highly compared to other brands I have bought  ...  "
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" ...  This steam mops heats quickly and produces a good head of steam without leaving things wet, so the floor dried super quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  Leaves the floors clean and dry quickly.  ...  "
Overall performance
 22
job very well, good, speed, others, well
+100%
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" ...  Does its job perfectly!  ...  "
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" ...  dies the job perfect  ...  "
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" ...  A strong streamer and does a great job.  ...  "
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" ...  More robust than most others and seems to do the job very well.  ...  "
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" ...  Does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  Does the job very well.  ...  "
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" ...  No complaints, does an excellent job .  ...  "
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" ...  Performance is just as good as other devices I’ve used, no better no worse but this item does feel better built and there is no separate tank to come loose like on my old Vax.  ...  "
Water Resistance
 18
tank, live, hard water area, limescale, see the water
+67%
-33%
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" ...  It was easy to put together and started up straight away having filled out up with water.  ...  "
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" ...  I love this product because you put water in it and turn it on and with seconds it is ready to use.  ...  "
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" ...  But follow the maintenance advice, especially if you have hard water or limescale with damage it.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a soft water which will prevent furring up.  ...  "
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" ...  Putting in water is very easy.  ...  "
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" ...  The water tank lasts the time stated and refilling is really easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Use distilled water but still there is limescale.  ...  "
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" ...  It holds 400m of water , so I’m able to do my kitchen , lounge and bathroom with one tank . ... I used 50ml of it in 400ml of water , and it smelt lovely .  ...  "
Floors
 17
works, well, tiled, laminate, wooden floors
+94%
-6%
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" ...  No' lines ' left on floor.  ...  "
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" ...  Doesn’t leave floors too wet either.  ...  "
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" ...  I only bought it for floors and I love it!  ...  "
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" ...  It certainly has made a noticeable difference on vinyl floors.  ...  "
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" ...  I have 5 dogs and therefore floors that frequently need freshening up  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use on all floors  ...  "
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" ...  This works really well on my tiled floors.  ...  "
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" ...  Great quick way of steaming my tiles floors.  ...  "
Marketplace
 16
vileda, thank, website, thanks, seller
+88%
-13%
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" ...  Thank you from a very happy customer  ...  "
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" ...  Received it yesterday, days before I should have,  ...  "
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" ...  You will see these as an optional extra on the Amazon Website.  ...  "
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" ...  Definitely a best seller.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you Vileda!!  ...  "
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" ...  I'm awaiting a response from Vileda as I've contacted them through there own website.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon was nice enough to refund me.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as described.  ...  "
Size
 16
easy to use, heavy, handle, floor, weight
+100%
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" ...  It’s so easy to use, leave no strikes on the floor and takes very little space.  ...  "
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" ...  Also the size is perfect for storing in small spaces.  ...  "
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" ...  Wife is happy with weight and ease of use.  ...  "
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" ...  Lightweight and not bulky as previous ones I've had.  ...  "
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" ...  Here are the plusses- 1 easy to assemble 2 lightweight easy to fill and empty (over the sink but easy due to its weight) 3 great steam output 4 manoeurvrability - easy to get into corners 5 gets the floor nice and clean 6 doesn't soak the floor.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s compact , so I’ve managed to stand it in a small cupboard .  ...  "
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" ...  Lightweight east to you  ...  "
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" ...  I have a lot of hard floors in my home & I am in a wheelchair but this is easy to use and quite lightweight.  ...  "
Weight
 15
weight, easy to use, weight and easy, use, steam
+100%
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" ...  It’s also fairly light weight so it can be moved around the house with minimal effort.  ...  "
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" ...  Light weight & easy to manoeuvre.  ...  "
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" ...  Wife is happy with weight and ease of use.  ...  "
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" ...  Does an amazing job I use it on a daily basis it’s so useful and most important to me light weight  ...  "
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" ...  Light weight and easy to use!  ...  "
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" ...  Very light weight, can be picked up with one finger.  ...  "
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" ...  I love the simplicity of it and its very light weight too.  ...  "
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" ...  Not to bulky and heavy.  ...  "
Setup
 14
instructions, easy, use, minutes, turned
+86%
-14%
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" ...  It's really easy to setup and use and floor drys within minutes with no streaks .  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to unpack and assemble  ...  "
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" ...  It was very easy to assemble.  ...  "
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" ...  Instructions are basic and easy to follow. ... I had the mop set up from the box in less than five minutes  ...  "
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" ...  It is easy to assemble, once you have found the Instructions.  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy to assemble and start using.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s sO easy to assemble there is no need to even look at the instructions.  ...  "
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" ...  Setup was easy enough and filling the water tank is a doddle with the chunky filler cap and jug provided.  ...  "
Delivery
 14
arrived, speed, quick, prompt, item
+100%
comment
" ...  Really good product and swift delivery.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent, used as soon as arrived .  ...  "
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" ...  Love this item prompt delivery thanks  ...  "
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" ...  Quick delivery item as expected does the job  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived promptly and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Does exactly as it says on the box 👍👍  ...  "
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" ...  Received it yesterday, days before I should have,  ...  "
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" ...  EXCELLENT VERY FAST DELIVERY  ...  "
Cable Length
 12
length, short, longer, could, cord is long
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Cord length could have been longer.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked like a dream, the cord length was more than sufficient for us to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Cord length good but would be better if even longer.  ...  "
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" ...  And nice chord length.  ...  "
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" ...  Great and so easy to use, compact, but could do with a longer cable  ...  "
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" ...  It's really easy to assemble, easy to manoeuvre, and the cord is long so I don't have to use an extension cord abut the best bit is the Steam output - Fantastic!  ...  "
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" ...  The cord is a decent enough length and wraps easily - just like it would with a standing hoover.  ...  "
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" ...  So light and easy to use, plus a usefully long cord.  ...  "
Design
 12
like, easy to use, design, tiles, red
+100%
comment
" ...  It feels lovely to have such a great result so quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  No other that I have owned matches this beauty.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s so easy to use and my tiles are looking beautiful.  ...  "
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" ...  Used on high gloss ceramic tiles .  ...  "
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" ...  It’s attractive to look at.  ...  "
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" ...  It came well packed and I like the snazzy black and red livery.  ...  "
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" ...  Like the overall design plus its simplicity.  ...  "
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" ...  Very sturdy and like the red & black as matching my Henry hoover.  ...  "
Returns
 9
return, refund, broken, amazon, unit
+22%
-78%
comment
" ...  Very disappointed as this is now out of returns period, typical planned obsolescence.  ...  "
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" ...  I returned the item!  ...  "
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" ...  Broken for the second time!  ...  "
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" ...  The handle would not attach to unit so had to return  ...  "
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" ...  It has snapped and cannot be repaired.  ...  "
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" ...  Returned for a refund.  ...  "
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" ...  Next Amendment: amazon wanted me to return the broken unit.  ...  "
Features
 9
easy to use, use, light and easy, green, started
+100%
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" ...  With the Green light on, the familiar pulsing started after about 20 seconds and steam started to come out of the Pad.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice and light.  ...  "
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" ...  Very happy - light and easy to use  ...  "
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" ...  Earlier in the year I had new light grey laminate put down.  ...  "
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" ...  Lovely and light to use  ...  "
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" ...  Light, easy to use, good price.  ...  "
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" ...  light and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Adjustable heat setting.  ...  "
Washer Dryer
 9
floors, steam, floor, wet, quickly
+89%
-11%
comment
" ...  Plenty of steam, and the vinyl floor tiles come up well, though I always do them twice, leaving the first wash to dry first and do a second clean about 20 minutes later.  ...  "
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" ...  Floor practically dry by the time you move on.  ...  "
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" ...  So much easier than using bucket and different mops and the floors dry quicker too  ...  "
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" ...  Just fab and keeps the heat, floors not wet after  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use and quick drying floors.  ...  "
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" ...  I love my steam mop lightweight and with changeable heat settings.  ...  "
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" ...  I found that as long as you move the steam mop fast enough (as if you're hoovering) the floors are practically dry after a couple of minutes.  ...  "
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" ...  There is just the right amount of steam emitted, so that the floor dries quickly.  ...  "
Wash Programs
 7
steam, well, settings, setting, put
+100%
comment
" ...  Excellent steam mop, variable steam settings.  ...  "
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" ...  Cleaning pads wash well too  ...  "
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" ...  The clothes are pretty good too.  ...  "
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" ...  The Vileda has a on off switch so much easier it takes me less than 10 minuets to get out set up wash floor and put away.  ...  "
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" ...  Mop heads wash well.  ...  "
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" ...  Comes with 2 cloths and you can control the amount of steam to suit.  ...  "
Storage
 7
space, handle, tall, storing, mop
+100%
comment
" ...  It’s so easy to use, leave no strikes on the floor and takes very little space.  ...  "
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" ...  The Vileda is robust and no need to bend down as the handle is long enough and suits me great as i am quite tall.  ...  "
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" ...  Watch this space!  ...  "
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" ...  So much better than the traditional mop and bucket .  ...  "
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" ...  Really easy to put together , takes up very little room for storage .I had never owned a steamer before but I am so glad I bought this one based on the name and customer reviews and I just wanted a steamer that does one job really well.  ...  "
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" ...  Also the size is perfect for storing in small spaces.  ...  "
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" ...  It would be nice to be able lower the handle particularly when storing.  ...  "
Controls
 5
switch, handle, trigger, steam, power
+40%
-60%
comment
" ...  Dislike that it doesn’t automatically pause steam when put in upright (docked) position - you have to switch power off.  ...  "
Network
 4
floors, tiled, mopping, floor
+100%
comment
" ...  Moved house and have a lot of tiled floors, so I decided to purchase this.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect as we have mainly hard floors throughout our house that require mopping!  ...  "
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" ...  It heats up super quick and the cloth coverage is broad.  ...  "
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" ...  No' lines ' left on floor.  ...  "
Battery Life
 4
charged
+75%
-25%
comment
" ...  Will see how long it lasts  ...  "
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" ...  Has a very acceptable charged length usage.  ...  "
Sound Quality
 3
+33%
-67%
comment
" ...  Used only twice now wont steam making a noise vert disappointed.  ...  "
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" ...  It just makes bubbling noises.  ...  "
Screen Protection
 3
floors
+33%
-67%

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