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PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Mop vs Shark Steam & Scrub with Steam Blaster
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Mop ranks higher (#3 vs #4 of 8) and scores better on cleaning power, pads & refills. Shark Steam & Scrub with Steam Blaster wins on leaks & durability.
The biggest complaint about the PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Mop is short cord; for the Shark Steam & Scrub with Steam Blaster it's loosens grime but pushes debris around. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Mop | Shark Steam & Scrub with Steam Blaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in steam mops | #3 | #4 |
| Price tier | $$ | $$$ |
| Type | 2-in-1 (handheld) | Steam mop |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 12% | 11% |
| Overall score | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Cleaning power | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Heat-up & steam time | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pads & refills | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Weight & handling | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Leaks & durability | 3.0 | 3.5 |
Price tiers: $ under $80 · $$ $80–150 · $$$ over $150. Highlighted = clearly better (a score gap of 0.3 or more, or a 1–2★ share at least 3 points lower). Scores are explained, with sources, on each product's page.
Top complaints
PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Mop
- Short cord
The Spruce and Bob Vila both flag the 15.9-ft cord as shorter than others, meaning more outlet changes in large rooms.
Source: The Spruce, Bob Vila - Not hot enough or breaks for some
Amazon's review summary says some owners report it doesn't get hot enough and several report it breaking after six months; owners are split on value.
- Head flips on sticky stains; no level markings
The Spruce says the mop head flipped up over sticky stains and the steamer struggled with hard candy stuck on glass. Bob Vila notes there are no markings showing the steam level.
Source: The Spruce, Bob Vila
Shark Steam & Scrub with Steam Blaster
- Loosens grime but pushes debris around
Better Homes & Gardens says the spinning pads loosen grime but don't absorb it, pushing clumps of dust and hair around so you have to pick them up afterward. Amazon owners report streaks and swirl marks.
- Short, flimsy cord that can snag
Good Housekeeping's con is the cord length (18 ft), Better Homes & Gardens found the cord flimsy and in the way, and Wirecutter says spinning-head mops can snag on their own cords.
- Costs more without cleaning much better
Wirecutter says the S8201 costs appreciably more than its picks and didn't clean noticeably better, with sticky honey slowing the spinning heads and the larger pads harder to get into corners. Amazon owners are split on value and some report no steam.
Who should pick which
Pick the PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Mop if
Floors plus grout, glass and fabric
Carrying up and down stairs (4.4 lb)
Quick setup
Skip it if: You clean big rooms from one outlet; You want a long track record of durability; You need clear steam-level markings
Pick the Shark Steam & Scrub with Steam Blaster if
Dried, set-in messes on tile
Low-effort, one-handed mopping
Seeing dirt with LED headlights
Skip it if: You want the lowest price; You hate going back over loosened debris; You clean lots of tight corners
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