We tested garment-steamer attachments on eight steam mops to find out if you can do two chores with one multitasking gadget
We brought eight steam-mop attachments into our labs to test their performance on cotton and linen.
By Lisa Fogarty
Nothing beats a steam mop for cleaning tough stains from tile floors without having to drag around a bucket of water and a string mop. While testing steam mops in our labs, CR learned many of these multitasking cleaners also come with clothing steamer attachments. Instead of purchasing a separate clothes steamer, a mop with this capability lets you save money and space with a single gadget that can clean, remove stains, and steam wrinkled fabrics.
We brought eight steam mops into our labs, and CR tester José Amézquita tested each garment steamer’s attachment on wrinkled cotton and linen fabrics. We learned that they vary greatly in measured steam output, run time, heat-up time, and other factors. Four stood out to us as the best investments, thanks to their quality performance and features.
PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Mop
The PurSteam was our top pick for several reasons. It worked extremely well on cotton, steaming away wrinkles with just one pass and with no dripping (our shirt became damp, but not wet). Its steam pressure was strong enough to penetrate through to the second layer of the shirt. On linen, one pass smoothed and released wrinkles on the opposite side as well.
Its steam power was fairly strong at 22.9 grams per minute, it boasted the longest cord length of any of the models we tested, and its 15-second heat-up time tied with the Steam & Go (see next item) and was the second fastest after the Labigo (below). We found it easy to fill and refill its tank and relatively light in hand, weighing 3.67 pounds when filled.
The PurSteam performed well in the steam mop lab tests, earning it a CR Recommended label.
Steam & Go The Housekeeper 10-in-1 Steam Mop
The Steam & Go was one of our strongest garment performers. On linen, a single pass was enough to smooth wrinkles and creases, and the steam was powerful enough to pass through the fabric without needing to turn it over. On cotton, it again smoothed wrinkles and creases in one pass. One reason this isn’t our top pick is that we noticed some wetness on the fabrics when we first began steaming them, though that soon subsided.
Like the PurSteam, this steamer heated up in 15 seconds. It ran for 12.5 minutes and was easy to fill and refill. Its steam output was less powerful than the PurSteam, at 18.9 grams per minute, and it was lightweight in hand (3.56 pounds when filled with water).
The Steam & Go performed well in the steam mop lab tests, earning it a CR Recommended label.
GorFanty 10-in-1 MultiPurpose Mop
The GorFanty was the overall easiest steamer to handle because it was comfortable to hold. It also produced noticeably pressurized steam at 24.3 grams per minute and had a run time of 11.75 minutes, which is actually a few seconds longer than the PurSteam.
Although it produced more steam than the PurSteam or Steam & Go, those models managed the steam better on clothing. On linen, the GorFanty smoothed wrinkles and creases without dripping, although the fabric and the nozzle tip became wet. On cotton, one pass removed most, if not all, of the wrinkles, and steam penetrated the fabric, although the reverse side sometimes benefited from another pass. It also maneuvered well around buttons.
The GorFanty performed well in steam mop lab tests but not as well as the PurSteam and Steam & Go.
Bissell PowerFresh Pet Lift-Off 2-in-1 Sanitizing Steam
With a run time of nearly 15 minutes, the Bissell PowerFresh Pet Lift-Off can be trusted for steaming several items. Two models had longer run times—H2O and Black + Decker—but Bissell performed better overall on fabrics. With the hose attachment, one pass removed wrinkles and creases from linen, and steam penetrated the layers with noticeable pressure. Its results on a cotton shirt were also good, though the shirt became wet and water dripped before steaming began.
It has a generous tank capacity and a lengthy 25.5-foot cord, but one downside is that it weighs 5.68 pounds when filled, which makes it the heaviest steamer we tested.
It was a good performer in steam mop lab tests, but underperformed compared to others, above.
Other Steam Mops With Clothing Steamer Attachments We Tested
These clothing steamer attachments had plenty of features we appreciated, but they didn’t win us over with their overall performance.
Black+Decker SteamMop + Glove 7in1 Complete Steam Cleaning Solution
The Black+Decker recorded the highest steam output of all the models at 31.1 grams per minute, and it had the largest tank capacity. But it didn’t perform as well in our garment tests, which shows why those metrics aren’t everything.
When we tested it on wrinkled cotton at maximum steam, it dripped and soaked the fabric and the steam lacked useful pressure, so it did not penetrate through the layers. Reducing it to level 2 stopped the dripping on cotton, and one pass could remove all the wrinkles, but the reverse side still had to be steamed. It was good at removing wrinkles from linen, weaker on creases, and multiple passes were needed. It also left linen wet.
H2O X5 5-in-1
The H20 X5 steamer ran for 16.05 minutes, the longest of any model tested. Unfortunately, its garment performance was among the weakest. The steam lacked noticeable pressure, the linen became wet, and only one side was effectively smoothed. A hot drop of water also landed on the tester’s hand. On cotton, the wide garment head was cumbersome, the fabric became wet, and multiple passes were required.
Hoover Steam Complete Pet Steam Mop
The Hoover steamer was unique in this test because it has a thermal cutout that shuts the unit off if it overheats. But its actual garment steaming was only adequate. One pass could gradually remove wrinkles from linen and cotton, but the steam had little pressure, failed to penetrate multiple layers, and left garments wet. Removing creases could require several passes.
Labigo 10-in-1 Steam Mop with Detachable Handheld Steamer
We had high hopes for the Labigo, but it broke our heart. At only 7 seconds, it boasted the fastest heat-up time, and it was also the lightest model we tested (3.53 pounds when filled). But it didn’t perform well on garments. Its steam had some pressure and could smooth wrinkles, including some on the reverse side of linen, but the material became wet. The cotton shirt was also wet after one pass. It had the shortest cord, and its tank-release mechanism required substantial effort.
How We Tested Steam Mop Attachments for Steaming Clothes
To see how well steam mop attachments work as clothes steamers, we tested each model on 100 percent cotton shirts and linen pillowcases that were machine-washed, dried, tightly twisted, and stored in a drawer over a weekend to create consistent wrinkles and creases. We then steamed each item and assessed how well the steamer removed wrinkles and creases, whether steam penetrated through multiple layers of fabric, and whether it left behind excess moisture or water droplets.
We also measured how quickly each model heated up, how long it could steam on a full tank, its steam output, tank capacity, weight, and surface temperatures. Finally, we considered everyday usability, including how easy each steamer was to fill, hold, maneuver, and operate.
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