Vax Steam Fresh Power Plus S84-W7-P

The Steam Fresh Power Plus is the only pick here that goes beyond floors: it converts from a floor steam mop into a detachable handheld and a 'reach' wand, with variable steam and a full toolkit — precision tool, soft scrub brush, carpet glider, 360° connector and adaptor — for grout, skirting, hobs and upholstery. Vax rates it for all sealed hard surfaces, upholstery and fabrics, so it is the genuine whole-home option rather than a dedicated floor mop. That versatility is the reason to choose it over the Shark and Kärcher floor mops; the trade-offs are that it is less refined as a pure floor mop and its warranty is only one year against two years on the others. It weighs 3.4 kg and ships with two microfibre pads plus a steam detergent and wall mount.