Black & Decker FSMH1321B-XE Steam-Mop review
Stick steam mop. Priced at $189.
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Type
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Steam mops come in barrel/canister form as well as the more typical stick type and we define both types as being steam mops (steam mops can sometimes be referred to as steam cleaners or steam systems). Steam cleaners which have suction abilities are not part of this category.
- Stick
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Recommended
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We recommend currently available steam mops with a CHOICE expert rating of 75% or higher, and an ease of use score of at least 75%.
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CHOICE Expert Rating
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This score is made up of ease of use (80%) and floor wetness (20%).
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Floor wetness score
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The higher the score, the drier the floor. Note that models tested year to year (see "year tested") can't technically be directly compared as we changed our floor wetness scoring method, but results should be similar.
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Ease of use score
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The ease of use score is made up of: mop head moving score, ease of using the controls, mop reach and replacing the mop pad.
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Shop Ethical rating
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Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. The rating ranks from A (highest) to F (lowest); N/A means there is no rating for that company.
- B
- Warranty (years)
- 2
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Country of origin
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The model has a claimed origin somewhere on the model itself. This ought to be taken with a grain of salt, given it's rare that all the materials for a product came from the one country.
- China
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Availability
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'Tested model' refers to steam mops that are currently available in shops and online. 'Discontinued model' refers to steam mops that are no longer available in shops, but may be available in second-hand stores.
- Discontinued model
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Price
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Recommended retail or typical price.
- $189
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Water tank volume (L)
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Capacity of the steam mop's water tank. Canister/barrel models, by design, have a larger capacity and will require less topping up.
- 0.5
- Accessories supplied
- Mop head (floor tool), mop pads, hose, round plastic brush, grout cleaning tool (plastic bristles), window tool (squeegee) with cloth pad.
- Weight (kg)
- 2.8
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Reach (m)
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Rather than just the length of the cord, this figure is the distance between the power point and the tip of the steam head, and includes the power cord (and hose and wand, if applicable).
- 6.2
- Waiting time recommended before reservoir can be filled up
- Not stated
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Time in use until tank empty (min)
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How long you can use steam mop for before the tank is empty.
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Measured wattage (W)
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We measure the actual wattage of the steam mop.
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Website
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Generally refers to manufacturer website.
- blackanddecker.com.au
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Carpet glider
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A carpet glider attachment is designed to freshen up and rejuvenate your carpets, although we find they won't actually clean them.
- No
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Telescopic wand
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Does the steam mop extend out with a telescopic wand?
- No
- Removable water tank
- No
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Hand-held tool
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Some steam mops can be used in a hand-held mode using accessories that help you reach difficult areas such as shower cubicles.
- Yes
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Jet nozzle
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Attachment that's suitable for cleaning small, hard to reach areas like behind toilets or in corners.
- No
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Refill while cleaning
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Whether you can refill the unit "on the go". Some barrel-type cleaners have a huge capacity so this won't be a crucial function if you have one of these models.
- Yes
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Steam ready indicator
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Does the mop have an indicator that says when its ready to work/function with a full head of steam?
- No
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Steam 'on' lock switch
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A steam lock switch is handy so you don't have to keep holding down a button to release steam.
- Yes
- Steam 'off' lock switch
- No
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Water low indicator
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If the tank is clear, then this won't be necessary.
- No (see-through tank)
- Adjustable steam output
- Yes