does it vacuum or is it just a steamer?
750684
It does vacuum but, more like a carpet cleaner than a regular portable vacuum. It doesn't have a steamer function, you would only full the solution chamber with hit water and cleaning solution. It is a mini, got to get to it later carpet cleaner. It has scrubbing brushes and not good for bare floors. Hope this helps.
750685
It steams, but believe me, it doesn't vacuum! It doesn't even suck up the water you've sprayed on whatever you're trying to clean! It's horrible and a waste of money. I don't usually write bad reviews, but this is my exception! Look for another brand!
750686
Yes it "vacuums", which is how it 'extracts' the water from the floor covering as you clean a spotted area... But "steam" it does not... no heating of the water, simply a reservoir (a bit small, in my opinion...) that is intended to hold a water / carpet cleaner mix, a small bottle of which comes with the shampooer. It is not intended to vacuum your floors, but the vacuum IS essential to the normal operation of the 'spot lifter'.
750687
It does not steam and it is suppose to vacuum up the water/cleaning solution you sprayed on the carpet along with the stain, however the suction is very poor so it does not suck up much water. I have to blot up the wet solution with an old towel or paper towel. The brush agitates to work in the cleaning solution, that is the only value to this machine, or you could just spray your carpet with a good cleaning solution and agitate by hand with a brush, blot up with a towel and you can do the same thing without buying this.
980971
I purchased this item as a gift. But did notice it had a vacuum hose which I assumed was to do just that. Sorry I couldn't really answer your question completely.
853566
No, it does not produce steam and you can't see steam coming out of it. I don't know why they call it a steamer. The powerbrush part of it, however, is phenomenal and we really like how well it cleans. We like it better than the ones with the heating elements that purport to be good on pet stains. This one works better and is smaller for storage purposes.
1410559
The steamer will "sanitize" but will not CLEAN carpet. The steam brings out a freshness, but carpet requires a "brush type" action and suction for actual cleaning. If you use carpet deoderizer powders and vacumme first, then steam, it really brings a freshness and pleasant aroma into the air. I hope that helps you.
1826984
This steamer can NOT clean anything, I returned it. I have other shark products they are great. I believe they have a carpet steamer not sure though. Don't waste your money on this one.
1211359
Think of this as a high pressure water jet. It shoots steam and you have to wipe it up. This isn't a steamer/vac combo.
1881531
It comes with the machine (of course) with the attached hose, an attachment for corners and a brush attachment for furniture. So, it's basically everything you need in a basic steam cleaner for your floors and furniture. It actually does work well and I'm happy with how it cleans.
747136
Hi Holly. It has a (round) pressure valve at the top that comes out for cleaning. It has three modes: locked, steaming and open.
944551
All it does is steam. It does not clean carpets. It sanitizes clean carpets.
750324
It can't do much when its "bigger" objects. It's pretty much just a moving box with a wet tower tucked under its belly. Its a floor mop after all. If it is your first robotic cleaning device that you are looking for, I highly recommend buying a Roomba first, its a vacuum cleaner, can get 95% of the dirt sucked up.Another note: My mint just broke down after 3 months. Currently in the process of sending it back for repair/replacement. Let me tell you the process isn't super smooth so far.
169381
A shark is a steam mop, unless you are referring to just a regular mop. This one just uses a microfiber pad, which I get wet with hot water and wrong it out well. If the floor is real dirty (I have a yellow lab dog who sleeps in my kitchen and it gets quite dirty!) I will pull off the pad and rinse it off with hot water and wrong it out again... Maybe a couple times during the cleaning. I also have a shark steam mop, which I like, but I prefer using this mop. It is quick and easier and I think my floor looks and feels cleaner. Can't say I've had many tough greasy spots but cleaning just with water and the microfiber pad does an excellent job. I've given this mop as wedding shower gifts. I love it.
1573813
It is only one mop. You can use it as a mop. Then take off the handle to carry around a hand held steam cleaner to use in kitchen or bathroom or any other place that you need to use a hand held steam cleaner, And the hand held can be used a clothes steamer to get wrinkles out of clothes.
1206809
This model is as full floor model...I have had this steamer for over a year and LOVE it. It's amazing and has held up through heavy use.
990845
No, it doesn't vacuum. We have been using it for over a year to blow dusty parts and avoid using compressed CO2 cans. We have saved a few hundreds by now.
1603110
Does OK. I usually use it on carpet and rugs. I like the steam vac better for wood floors.
377212
It comes with an "attachment" that allows it to glide on carpeting. I wouldn't say, however, that it cleans carpets; more accurately it disinfects carpets by way hot steam.
1895796
Just a two speed blower, does not vacuum. Metro does make a vacuum/blower combo, not sure if the blower portion is as strong as this model.