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6 ways to modernise your mopping with Shark

June 12, 2025 - 3 min read

Hands up if mopping is your least favourite cleaning chore. You’re not alone. There’s the hassle of having to run the vacuum around first. Pausing mid-mop to refresh dirty water. Praying the puddles dry before your teen traipses their grotty trainers all over your pristine tiles… again. Not to mention dealing with whiffy wet mop heads afterwards.

Time to say goodbye to old-school mopping… and hello to your new best friend: the Shark Steam Pickup 3-in-1 Steam Mop. Not only will this pioneering cleaning appliance sanitise all your hard floors with steam and deep scrub your stuck-on stains, it will also pick up dry debris, from cereal to soil, at the same time.

“There’s no need to use multiple appliances anymore because this all-in-one Shark hard floor cleaner does everything, all at once. It really has reinvented the wheel when it comes to mopping,” says Nick Trajkovski, The Good Guys Buyer – Floorcare.

Let’s find out how this strong contender for the best steam mop of the year, from Shark, can transform one of our least loved domestic chores to deliver faster, easier floorcare to busy households.

#1 Goodbye, pre-sweep

That pre-mop vacuum that adds extra minutes to your weekly floor routine (and those emergency clean-ups)? It’s done and dusted with the Shark Steam Pickup 3-in-1 Steam Mop. The nozzle traps dry debris while you steam clean, giving you back precious time by eliminating the need for a pre-sweep.

#2 Goodbye, germs (and harsh chemicals!)

Enjoy the satisfaction and peace of mind of a hygienic home, without having to resort to chemicals. Just add water to the Shark Steam Pickup’s clean water tank to blast up to 99.9% of common household bacteria with the sanitising power of steam alone.

#3 Goodbye, stubborn stains

Whether it’s cooking splatters, pet mess, scuff marks or remnants of the kids’ latest craft project, they all leave their mark on your floors. But not for long with Shark’s motorised brushroll. When combined with powerful steam, it breaks down tough stuck-on stains. Simply engage the Deep steam mode and hold the brushroll over the grime for 3-5 seconds. So satisfying!

“There’s no need to use multiple appliances anymore because this all-in-one Shark hard floor cleaner does everything, all at once. It really has reinvented the wheel when it comes to mopping.” Nick Trajkovski, The Good Guys Buyer – Floorcare

#4 Goodbye, grotty mop

Ever get the feeling mid-mop that you’re just spreading the mess around your floor? Shark’s self-cleaning brushroll continuously clears itself of dirt and grime, so you never have to clean with a dirty mop pad again. It’s also treated to resist mould and mildew growth, which helps reduce the pong of a damp mop in your laundry.

#5 Goodbye, messy maintenance

No more going through half a roll of kitchen towel every time there’s a sticky spill at breakfast. Or unclogging your old steam cleaner. With this savvy 3-in-1 Shark steam mop, dry and wet mess is trapped and kept separate in convenient trays for quick emptying and easy appliance care.

#6 Goodbye, cupboard clutter

Go ahead and spring-clean your cleaning cupboard – there’s no need for an army of hard floor appliances anymore. That’s because the Shark Steam Pickup is safe to use on all your sealed hard floors including hardwood, laminate, tile, stone, marble and yes, even vinyl.

New to steam mopping? Let’s look at how to use a Shark steam mop and answer some common questions…

Can I use tap water in a Shark steam mop?

Yes, you can use tap water in a Shark steamer mop, although filtered or distilled water are even better. Don’t add chemicals or cleaning solutions, however, as they may damage the appliance.

How to clean the brushroll

Remove the brushroll from its chamber after use and simply rinse with warm water and liquid detergent. Don’t use bleach or other harsh chemicals, and don’t machine wash.

How to store a Shark steam mop

Unplug your Shark steam and scrub mop and empty the water tank, along with the wet and dry debris trays. Store the brushroll on the storage dock brushroll port for additional air-drying. Let the appliance fully cool before storing.

There’s a Shark to attack every mess

“Shark cleaning appliances are a smart choice for busy households struggling to stay on top of dirt as Shark is continually rolling out vacuums and steam mops that combine powerful performance with time-saving convenience,” says Nick Trajkovski.

What’s the best Shark vacuum for you? The one that gets the job done! From cordless stick vacuums with advanced suction and anti-wrap technology to spot cleaners for wet and dry spills, as well as sanitising steam mops for hardwood floors, there’s a Shark cleaner for every kind of mess. You can check out our Shark buying guide to find the right Shark for your lifestyle and needs.

And when you’re ready to get tough on mess with your own game-changing Shark vacuum or steam cleaner, come see us at The Good Guys, either in-store or online.