The Shark steam mop heats water in its reservoir in as little as 30 seconds to release steam that effectively lifts dirt and grime from sealed hard floors. It can even cut your cleaning time in half, since you don’t have to spray your floors every few feet or drag a spin mop and bucket throughout your home. Not only does the steam mop pick up pet messes and everyday spills, it can also eliminate 99.9 percent of bacteria from your floors because the steam reaches such a high temperature. Plus, the gentle steam dries almost instantly, so you don’t have to worry about slippery floors. To buy: $55 (was $90); amazon.com. The cleaning gadget comes with two thick microfiber mop pads that are dual-sided, so you can flip them over once one side gets dirty. And thanks to its diamond-pattern stitching and textured fibers, the pads grip stubborn messes instead of pushing them around your floors. And they’re machine-washable for simple maintenance.
