Shark Steam Mop Pro Lift-Away with Detachable Handheld Steamer, S3973D

I never thought I would be rhapsodizing about anything that had to do with cleaning! The steam mop is now my go to. I researched a LOT—you tube product reviews and anything I could find. In a nutshell, I took the plunge knowing Amazon returns are so easy. Here’s why I love this mop. 1.We have marble in the entry, hardwood floors on the second floor and typical tile in the bathrooms. I’m had a cleaning person (various) for the past 20 years, but somehow they never seemed to get things super clean (Unfortunately, I know HOW to clean very well—time is the issue as a business owner). Anyway, I unpacked my steam mop, watched a few videos and found I was up an running in 10 minutes. My first foray was the hardwood floors. All the you tubers said careful so you don’t strip the floor. Well, the floor DID get stripped....of all the residue from prior products and after 3 rounds the natural shine is literally...well, SHINING! Who knew? 2. On to the bathroom. I vacuum/swept dirt and got busy. Again, did the floors, used the small tool around the edges of the bowl and the fine points on faucets, etc.. Shiny, sanitized clean. Now, my big challenge is the shower...well, it’s not totally crystal clear yet (sliding glass doors) but so much better. I read about a combo of white vinegar and baking soda. That’s my next deep dive but I think the steam mop has broken down the calcification and made it easier for these products to do their job. 3. Backsplash and kitchen counter. WOW. The backsplash is squeaky shiny clean as are the counter tops. It takes me all of 15 minutes to do a serious deep clean on the major surfaces of my kitchen. After steaming I just drop with a micro cloth and voila—like new. Haven’t tried on interior of microwave yet—need to do more research to see if that is viable. 4. Glass top tables—I have a lot! I use my steam mop attachments (hand tools). Here’s my routine: Clear surface, steam mop (tool), dry, replace. Did my entire living room/dining room in 30 minutes. Sometimes I wipe dry with a vinegar/water solution at the end to really make things shiny. Using the mop detached is a breeze. Most importantly, my house smells super clean and believe it or not it seems to stay clean longer! I’ll keep using the cleaning crew but only once a month now. Excellent investment of 160 bucks!

This mop is amazing. It really cleans and lifts dirt off floors. The detachable tools are great! Great on shower tile, glass doors, windows, tub, etc. it is very easy to use. I wish the tools came with a little bag for storage. Loved this mop so much, I have bought 2 more for gifts.

I've had several steam mops. This is my favorite. I'm a shark brand fan anyway, but this mop can do so much and is a great investment. It heats up crazy fast so there is minimal waiting for steam. I've cleaned sealed/ stained concrete floors, hardwood, linoleum, ceramic tile, mirrors, glass, etc. It streaks on glass but not much worse than a paper towel. It does a great job with dirty dog footprints, daily grime, soap scum, and more. I like being able to flip the pad over to use a clean side. The triangle head attachment is very useful, but the others are a waste. The triangle pad was worn out after one use though, and no longer has the scrubby nubs on it, but it still works (just no scrubbing). When detaching it and using on showers, walls, etc, it does get very heavy holding it and the hose isn't long enough to sit the unit on the floor and use it, so you always have to hold it up. Also, my finger hurts from having to press the button nonstop while using the detached unit. So be prepared for some effort on the detached unit, but as a mop it's lightweight and super easy to use. Love it and it was a great price.

Edit 2025.06.24: While I still use this mop nightly to clean the kitchen, I am searching for a more powerful steamer with more forceful and continuous steam production plus wand to clean other stuff, such as the range hood and bathroom. The short hose requires that I stand on a stool to clean the hood and I would prefer using a wand from the ground. Call me lazy. This is still a fantastic steam mop for the floor though. This steam mop is fantastic! We moved into a rental with questionable cleaning and this steam mop has been put to work cleaning EVERTHING. It's gross to see all the ick coming off the cabinet doors, the stove hood, the tile floors, the shower. Major ick, as it seems no one had ever deep cleaned the rental before. The mop requires distilled water and you'll want to buy several replacement mop heads so that you can clean without having to wait for the included mop head to go through the laundry. For tough spots, there's a red power steam shooter thingy that you activate by swiveling the head around that's pretty cool and you can use both sides of the mop head by just flipping it over. I use the detachable hand-held hose on all vertical surfaces such as the stove, stove hood, the oven, fridge, shower walls and doors, etc. They don't seem to sell replacement triangular heads for the hand-held, so I bought cute chenille dusters from Daiso for $1.50 each. Someone in a review mentioned using the hose without the triangular head attachment and that is seriously fun, because then the steam just shoots out at the grunge instead of being filtered by material. Shark seems to highlight the touch-free detachment of the mops heads; I tried that once, realized it was dumb, and dump it on the ground. I haven't figured out how to detach the main, rectangular mop head so can't tell you about the triangular mop head that is listed as for small spaces. Buy this and keep your place clean! It's faster to use this than to wet mop!

Wow. I never thought I’d write a review this quick. Steam mop is great. I used the detachable handheld steamer for my grout lines in kitchen. Seen the dirt lift up with ease. Using mop is a breeze. Only downfall is the button to detach mop head. It use to be at the top. Pressing the button, while lifting the machine in the air, Or bending over, is a bummer. Price, excellent at the time.

This steam mop is fantastic! The thing I love most is that you don't have to hold a button in when you want steam. It also dries really quickly and leaves the floors without streaks. For my wood floors, I spray some of the Method almond scented floor cleaner on the floor first and it makes the room smell fantastic! So far for the tile floor, I haven't had to use any additional cleaners and have still gotten up all kinds of stuff - splatters from making spaghetti sauce being the most difficult (and it was only a few swipes to get it off - even using the low setting). It is a little frustrating that it can't stand up on its own (and the hook is too wide to hang up with our brooms/where our old mop was), but it's pretty easy to lean it up against a wall or a counter when switching plugs and I can just get a wider hook for it to hang on.

This is the third shark steamer I have bought. I have a house cleaning business. This steamer is a must for my business. It puts out a lot of steam and really gets the floors clean. I love that it has attachments to do different task. It’s light weight. My customers always say everything smells fresh after I clean there floors. I also love the ability to use direct steam on tough spots.

Good things come only from the concept of steamed mopping, not from this particular tool. Mopping with hot wet sponge removes dirt better than regular mopping even with mild cleaner. Steam leaves less water, it is good for many surfaces. Real failures of design: 1) Brushes are not interchangeable. There are 4 brushes, 3 modes of operation. You get 4 options, not 12. You can not put wider brush on the hose or use it in the hand-held mode. Only for the floor. This and (4) below makes 2 for versatility. 2) Hand-held mode does not have always on switch. Press the button and hold it for half an hour of cleaning and scrubbing. That is why 3 for the weight (hands get tired when using it). 3) Steam output is not continuous. Blast, then wait. 4) Not suitable for tough dirt cleaning. Needs straight steam output between the brush rows. Steam, immediately scrub. Current scrub brush does not work for that, especially in corners.

Me llegó rápido el paquete, trae todos los accesorios que se ven en la imagen y funciona muy bien, una vez que cargas con agua y está prendida tarda como 45 segundos para que saque el vapor a la potencia adecuada, es muy eficiente para limpiar los pisos aunque el paquete solo trae una toalla para el piso así que tuve que comprar unas más para que me alcanzará para limpiar todo lo que quería. El único pero que yo le veo es que si consume una cantidad de energía algo alta así que ten cuidado si es que la usas mucho. Por lo demás funciona muy bien y muy fácil.

This is a well designed piece of equipment. It is light, easy to use. Today is the second time I used it and did not need the instructions, because everything about it makes sense. I have tile and laminate flooring and need only to use the low steam setting. It is easy to fill with water; it takes about two fillings to do my floors (a larger area may take more, but the unit is easy to turn on and off). The steam starts very quickly once it is turned on. The dirt grip pad goes on very easily and can be flipped when one side gets dirty. The head swivels easily for maneuverability and goes under furniture including the bed. The tiles are shiny and clean when I am done. The handheld steamer is firmly attached, but detaches easily. I used the handheld steamer with the small attachment to clean the stainless steel and glass front of my microwave and gas stove. I also tried out the clothes steam and it works well too. The electrical cord is a great length and I am learning to manage it and hold it out of the way so I don't get tangled up in it. I appreciate the electric power, however, and wouldn't trade it for a batter operated unit. Extra dirt grip pads can be purchased, but the one that comes with the unit can be scrubbed up clean as new. I would recommend it for its lightness, ease of use and effectiveness.

I've purchased this Shark S3973 for my wife in Singapore. Though the Seller replied the voltage is 210v, it is not. It is 110v. So I have to return it. And the factory box is not even sealed, so there is little trust in the content. Another problem is shipping in Singapore. Many products are simply shipped in the Manufacturer's box packaging, which is typically dirty or slightly damaged, with the DHL labels slapped right onto the box. This is generally unacceptable and very unprofessional, unlike in America whereby all products are shipped in an additional Amazon box with additional protective materials. I believe Amazon Singapore must do better to grow in Asia.

Little bit disappointed. I know that this is a great tool as I had it before in US so when moved to UK decided to buy it again. Got too excited and unpacked everything but when noticed US plug I checked the user guide and this one is not for UK voltage- it’s for 110V-120V which is mentioned in the description but not easy to find. This one should not be sold in UK!

I love this mop! It also has a small compartment that easily comes unattached to clean small areas. Works very well! Good value. Easy to operate and clean . I would recommend to everyone.