!!!!shark!!!!!

[blowry]

OK!!! now that I got your attention!! LOL...Good morning Ladies!!! haven't been here in a while...been hanging with the yorkie people...

Have any of you tried the shark? it's a steam cleaner for hard floors...I saw one at sears the other day and was wondering how they worked...It sounds good but, do they work? I think I might buy one,,.I think it was 80.00 so, not real expensive but if it doesnt' work then it's not worth it.


Thank you girls and have a wonderful day...going to look at a used x-pen for the girls this morning...will make camping so my easier!

[Marilyn]

I've seen them, too, and wonder how they work and if the water reservior is large enough to get the job done without constantly refilling.

Anyone out there used one??

[DianaB]

I've never used on or even seen one in person. I have a Hoover carpet shampooer that I use. It's not too hard to get out and use quickly. One thing I wish that it had was somethng to warm up the water. You put hot water in it but if you're not using it it gets cold. Otherwise I really like it. It runs around $150 on sale.

[blowry]

This isn't a carpet shampooer Diana....it's a steam cleaner for hardwood and linoleum floors. It's like $80.00 at Wal-Mart. Sears has them too for the same price. I have a carpet steamer but, thanks to the furbutts, I no long have carpets!! They thought is was a HUGE pee pad and no matter what I did I couldn't keep them from using the carpets...I was CONSTANTLY steaming them..ended up throwing all of them out! The little buggers!! LOL..I like the hardwood better anyway...

If anyone out there has used the floor steamer I would certainly like to hear how you liked it!

[gja1000]

Hi there! It seems like several yorkie owners have done like you and I, ripped out the carpet! LOL!!

I have hardwood and stained concrete floors - but I've never used the shark. I just use a swiffer max to get up the dirt, then I use some wood floor cleaner that is recommended by the company that made my hardwood floors. I squirt it on the swiffer pad and run it over the wood. It makes them look pretty! But my wood floor is oak, and it has many different colors and wood grains, so nothing shows and I have never had to fuss with them like some others I know with wood.

Good luck, I bet someone on the Off Topic discussions on YT will have some experience.

[blowry]

Hey Gayle!!! seems like just about everyone to talk to that has yorkies doesn't have carpets!! lol...

this is actually a steam cleaner that cleans the floor. I usually use a mop with mr. clean...it's just a pain to keep putting the mop in the bucket...wringing it out...mopping the floor...again...and again...and again! This just looks so much easier and it's supposed to get deep down, ground in dirt! I kinda sound like a commercial don't I? LOL

I was going to post on YT but the posts get pushed out so fast ....that's why I post here...

[judy]

I have the H20 steam cleaner - same thing, different name. It is good, but I can't use it on my laminate floors. They show streaks (they are going to be replaced asap!!!) Anyway, I can't really say how the steam cleaners work in the long run.
It gives out a nice amount of steam, and doesn't drip water. I guess if steam cleans like they say, it is good. It's lightweight, and easy to go around the floor with. The fact that it needs to be plugged in is annoying. It also doesn't get the dust, etc. up, so it would be a two step process.

[blowry]

I would think you would have to vacuum first. How does it do cleaning the floors? I don't want to buy one if it doesn't work well. Although if I keep my receipt I'm sure I can return it.

[gja1000]

Hey Gayle!!! seems like just about everyone to talk to that has yorkies doesn't have carpets!! lol...

this is actually a steam cleaner that cleans the floor. I usually use a mop with mr. clean...it's just a pain to keep putting the mop in the bucket...wringing it out...mopping the floor...again...and again...and again! This just looks so much easier and it's supposed to get deep down, ground in dirt! I kinda sound like a commercial don't I? LOL

I have a confession to make - I rarely mop any of my floors - I have a housekeeper who does it. I sometimes have to in between her visits though. I just HATE housework and because I work and am very busy with many other things outside of work, looong ago, I hired a housekeeper and it makes my life soooo much easier!

[DianaB]

I don't blame you, Gayle. If I worked I'd have someone clean my house too. To be completely honest, I'd love to have a housekeeper too!!! It would be so nice to have a nice clean home and not have to do the work to get it that way!!!!

[blowry]

I agree with both of you!! Would be soooo nice to come home and do what I WANT to do..not what I HAVE to do! Unfortunately I have to do it myself!! UGH!

[Shada]

I have it!!

And... I love it!!! I got mine at QVC. It was $62.00, I think $67.00 with shipping. It also came with I think, 6 pads. The ones in the stores come with 2 pads. The pads alone are $20.00 for two. So QVC is a great deal.
It doesn't hold a lot of water, but I have never had a problem. It works well for me. Even if you do need to add more water, no biggie.
It really does clean well. I think you will like it.

[gja1000]

I don't blame you, Gayle. If I worked I'd have someone clean my house too. To be completely honest, I'd love to have a housekeeper too!!! It would be so nice to have a nice clean home and not have to do the work to get it that way!!!!

Thanks, sometimes I feel a bit sheepish about having a housekeeper - but it helps soooo much!!!

[Janet]

Don't feel "sheepish" Gayle. I would love to have a housekeeper. That's right up there with having the money to pay her....LOLOL

I don't have hardwood floors, but I would love to. Maybe someday. You'd think with 5 Yorkies, I'd have them already huh?

[blowry]

I have it!!

And... I love it!!! I got mine at QVC. It was $62.00, I think $67.00 with shipping. It also came with I think, 6 pads. The ones in the stores come with 2 pads. The pads alone are $20.00 for two. So QVC is a great deal.
It doesn't hold a lot of water, but I have never had a problem. It works well for me. Even if you do need to add more water, no biggie.
It really does clean well. I think you will like it.

Are the pads washable? I am going to buy it. I don't mind having to fill it with water. I think it will be so much better and easier than a mop and bucket


Thanks everyone for the input!

[Marilyn]

Brenda, please come back and let us know what you think about the Shark. I've really considered getting one. I have a steam cleaner I bought on Ebay and really like the cleaning performance, but it's a boiler that rolls around with a long hose and attachments. It needs a new cap for the boiler, but I haven't ordered it because it's $25. That money could go toward the purchase of a Shark it they work well.

I wish I had a housekeeper. I did when the girls were small, but when they got bigger, hubby said we didn't need a housekeeper with three women in the house. The girls are gone now, but now he doesn't want us to spend the money on a housekeeper. (He hasn't mowed a lawn in 10 or 15 years. We have a guy who does it for us every week.) Hubby does help with the housework though, but would so like to be free on the weekends and not have to scrub floors and bathrooms!!

[Shada]

Are the pads washable? I am going to buy it. I don't mind having to fill it with water. I think it will be so much better and easier than a mop and bucket


Thanks everyone for the input!

Yes the pads are washable.
Let me know how you like it!!

[blowry]

I am probably going out to buy one tomorrow...ANYTHING that will make housework easier is good for me!!

[blowry]

Brenda, please come back and let us know what you think about the Shark. I've really considered getting one. I have a steam cleaner I bought on Ebay and really like the cleaning performance, but it's a boiler that rolls around with a long hose and attachments. It needs a new cap for the boiler, but I haven't ordered it because it's $25. That money could go toward the purchase of a Shark it they work well.

I wish I had a housekeeper. I did when the girls were small, but when they got bigger, hubby said we didn't need a housekeeper with three women in the house. The girls are gone now, but now he doesn't want us to spend the money on a housekeeper. (He hasn't mowed a lawn in 10 or 15 years. We have a guy who does it for us every week.) Hubby does help with the housework though, but would so like to be free on the weekends and not have to scrub floors and bathrooms!!

I certainly will Marilyn!! Why does he have a lawn boy and you don't have a housekeeper!! That's not fair!! LOL You are VERY lucky that your hubby helps you out around the house...Mine doesn't help me do ANYTHING....He doesn't even pick up after himself!!! Makes me VERY angry!!:mad: OH well...I guess that is a subject for another thread!

[Lindsey]

I have the shark! I love it too. I used it on my laminates in my old place and it worked great! But, it's just like mopping... if you don't sweep the big stuff up first, it just gets pushed into the corners. But you don't waste money on cleaners and it really does a great job of getting the floors clean.

[gja1000]

I certainly will Marilyn!! Why does he have a lawn boy and you don't have a housekeeper!! That's not fair!! LOL You are VERY lucky that your hubby helps you out around the house...Mine doesn't help me do ANYTHING....He doesn't even pick up after himself!!! Makes me VERY angry!!:mad: OH well...I guess that is a subject for another thread!


We have a small yard that I could easily mow - but because hubby can't mow due to a heart/lung condition, he doesn't want me to mow either!!! I'll admit I don't like mowing in the intense heat, but I hate spending money on a lawn service when I could do it myself - not to mention that I need the exercise!!!

But housework - now I HATE housework - and it takes waaay longer than mowing. My hubby doesn't help me with housework either, so I'm very lucky to be able to have a housekeeper!!!

[DianaB]

Here's the one on QVC. It does have more pads. There are quite a few reviews from people who have bought it so you might want to read them.

http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.V27048.desc.Shark-Steam-Mop-w-Set-of-7-MicroFiber-Pads.CM_SCID.COLL

[blowry]

Thanks Diana!

[blowry]

Here's the one on QVC. It does have more pads. There are quite a few reviews from people who have bought it so you might want to read them.

http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.V27048.desc.Shark-Steam-Mop-w-Set-of-7-MicroFiber-Pads.CM_SCID.COLL
huh! didn't get very good reviews...I didn't look to see if there were dates on these reviews...maybe they were from when they first came out and they improved them?? I am probably going to still buy one and try it out...if I don't care for it I will bring it back...Thanks for this Diana...gives me a heads up on what can happen

[DianaB]

I noticed that the reviews weren't that good. At least you'll know what to keep an eye on. Make sure you keep your box and receipt.......just in case.

[Marilyn]

Looks like the reviews were either hot or cold. Some people thought the handle was flimsy, others complained about problems after a few months. They probably just used tap water. I have experience operating boilers for power generation, and the Shark is basically a small boiler. You need to use distilled or reverse osmosis water so the minerals can't buildup. Minerals will damage the boiler and can clog up small ports in the device.

Some people are just rough with things and don't take care of them. I'd definitely try it based on the very positive reviews concerning it's cleaning ability. School is starting and we have a lot of expenses right now with our daughters in college, so I'll wait a bit to buy one. Hope yours works well, Brenda!!

[judy]

Thanks, sometimes I feel a bit sheepish about having a housekeeper - but it helps soooo much!!!


I have had a housekeeper since Jessie was a little girl, whether I worked or not.
I am not the least bit ashamed, Gayle!~ I HATE housework!!! Let somebody else do it. There are so many better ways to spend your time;)

I hope Shark works out Brenda!

[Marilyn]

I can't complain too much. I was in a fishing tournament today. Spent last night in Port O'Connor and got up early this morning and spent the day on the bay. I was stressing a bit because tomorrow night I have to go to Houston for computer training all next week, and did not know when I was going to get everything done.

Hubby cleaned the house for me today while I was gone. Scrubbed bathrooms, mopped floors and all. I don't have a housekeeper, but every now and then Rex does something like this for me. How can I complain!!??

Still anxious to hear how the Shark works out!!

[gja1000]

WOW Marilyn!! That was really sweet of him!!! I have a great husband, but he has NEVER done that for me!!! Lucky you!

[DianaB]

My husband's never done that for me either. Sometimes he may vacuum and he helps keep the kitchen clean but I don't think that he's EVER touched the bathrooms!!! Tell Rex that I'm impressed!!!

[Marilyn]

I'm in Houston all this week at computer training, so he knew I didn't have any time this weekend to do anything much around the house after the tournament on Saturday. Most of Sunday was taken up with church activities. I did get all the laundry done so he wouldn't have to worry about having clothes to wear while I'm gone. Wish I'd have had time to fix him some food ahead of time, but he's a good cook and from what it sounds like, I think he's having steak and shrimp every night. Not sure if we'll have much shrimp left in the freezer when I get home though. LOL.

[highlans]

I have one and love it yes you need to hoover well before but ideal for all floor types. You do need to use distilled water in mine and would like a longer lead, but does a good job.