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Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£160
Avg. price in US: ~$190
Steam pressure: ?
Heat-up time: 20 seconds
Power rating: 1,600 W
Water tank capacity: 500 ml
Weight: 2 kg

Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB review. Compare 61 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Steam Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Very good

7.6

Very good

7.0

Very good

7.8
Hard-floor cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Rotating / motorized pads
25.0%
10
Swivel / flexible floor head
20.0%
10
Heat-up time
15.0%
10
Weight
10.0%
6.4
Power rating
9.9
Upholstery cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
10
Upholstery / fabric tool
25.0%
10
Extension hose
20.0%
10
Heat-up time
15.0%
10
Weight
10.0%
9.4
Accessory count
10
Grout cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
10
Jet nozzle
25.0%
10
Detail brushes included
20.0%
10
Extension hose
15.0%
10
Heat-up time
10.0%
10
Weight
9.9
Car-interior cleaning
Score components:
25.0%
10
Extension hose
20.0%
10
Jet nozzle
15.0%
10
Detail brushes included
15.0%
10
Heat-up time
15.0%
10
Weight
10.0%
9.4
Accessory count

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#69 in Best Steam Cleaners for Floors
#74 in Best Steam Cleaners for Sofas and Upholstery
#74 in Best Steam Cleaners for Grout
#74 in Best Steam Cleaners for Tiles
#84 in Best Steam Cleaners

Verdict

The Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB is a 1600W corded 2-in-1 steam mop featuring a 500ml water tank capacity, an 8-metre power cable, a 120°C steam temperature output, and a fast 20-second heat-up time that delivers up to 20 minutes of runtime. Key characteristics and advantages include AutoSelect technology to automatically adjust steam for different floor types, an innovative pivoting Delta floor head for tight corners, chemical-free sanitisation that kills 99.9% of bacteria, a detachable handheld unit, and a comprehensive 15-piece accessory kit including the SteaMitt glove. Notable disadvantages are that the 2.9 kg unit is not self-standing, lacks a water level indicator, has no integrated tank illumination, and lacks an easy cable release mechanism.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB

Overall score

7.5

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Performance

6.6

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Steam pressure

What it is: Measures the steam pressure of the steam cleaner.

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Importance: HIGH

?

Steam temperature

What it is: Measures the steam temperature of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by steam temperature.

Importance: HIGH

Steam flow rate

What it is: Measures the steam flow rate of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by steam flow rate.

Importance: HIGH

Heat-up time

What it is: Measures the heat-up time of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by heat-up time.

Importance: MEDIUM

Continuous steam time

What it is: Measures the continuous steam time of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by continuous steam time.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Tank

7.1

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Cordless

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has cordless.

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Importance: LOW

Action radius

What it is: Measures the action radius of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by action radius.

Importance: MEDIUM

Stainless steel boiler

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has stainless steel boiler.

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Importance: LOW

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Power rating

What it is: Measures the power rating of the steam cleaner.

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Importance: LOW

Water tank capacity

What it is: Measures the water tank capacity of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by water tank capacity.

Importance: HIGH

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Versatility

9.2

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Suitable for allergy sufferers

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has suitable for allergy sufferers.

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Importance: MEDIUM

Product type

What it is: Describes the product type of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by product type.

Importance: LOW

2-in-1 steam mop and handheld cleaner

Convertible handheld design

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has convertible handheld design.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by convertible handheld design.

Importance: LOW

Steam vacuum function

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has steam vacuum function.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by steam vacuum function.

Importance: LOW

Floor nozzle type

What it is: Describes the floor nozzle type of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by floor nozzle type.

Importance: LOW

Triangular head

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Accessories

9.5

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Accessory count

What it is: Measures the accessory count of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by accessory count.

Importance: MEDIUM

Mop pads included

What it is: Measures the mop pads included of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by mop pads included.

Importance: LOW

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Carpet glider included

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has carpet glider included.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by carpet glider included.

Importance: LOW

Extension tubes / wands

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has extension tubes / wands.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by extension tubes / wands.

Importance: LOW

Extension hose

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has extension hose.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by extension hose.

Importance: LOW

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Design

7.1

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Wheels

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has wheels.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by wheels.

Importance: LOW

Volume

What it is: Measures the volume of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by volume.

Importance: LOW

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Weight

What it is: Measures the weight of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by weight.

Importance: MEDIUM

Width

What it is: Measures the width of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by width.

Importance: LOW

Height

What it is: Measures the height of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by height.

Importance: LOW

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Safety

6.9

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Child safety lock

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has child safety lock.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by child safety lock.

Importance: LOW

Safety valve / safety cap

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has safety valve / safety cap.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by safety valve / safety cap.

Importance: LOW

Auto shut-off

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has auto shut-off.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by auto shut-off.

Importance: LOW

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Trigger lock / continuous steam lock

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has trigger lock / continuous steam lock.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by trigger lock / continuous steam lock.

Importance: LOW

?

Descaling system

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has descaling system.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by descaling system.

Importance: LOW

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Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB vs the average steam cleaner

Why is Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB better than the average steam cleaner?

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Includes an extension hose
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has an extension hose, while the average steam cleaner does not.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has extension hose.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by extension hose.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has an extension hose, while the average steam cleaner does not.
3 m longer power cord
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (8 m vs 5 m).
What it is: Measures the power cord length of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by power cord length.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (8 m vs 5 m).8 m vs 5 m
100 seconds shorter heat-up time
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (20 seconds vs 120 seconds).
What it is: Measures the heat-up time of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by heat-up time.
Importance: MEDIUM
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (20 seconds vs 120 seconds).20 seconds vs 120 seconds
Convertible handheld design
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a convertible handheld design, while the average steam cleaner does not.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has convertible handheld design.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by convertible handheld design.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a convertible handheld design, while the average steam cleaner does not.
5 more accessories
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB includes more accessories than the average steam cleaner (15 vs 10).
What it is: Measures the accessory count of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by accessory count.
Importance: MEDIUM
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB includes more accessories than the average steam cleaner (15 vs 10).15 vs 10
2 kg lighter
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB weighs less than the average steam cleaner (2 kg vs 4 kg).
What it is: Measures the weight of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by weight.
Importance: MEDIUM
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB weighs less than the average steam cleaner (2 kg vs 4 kg).2 kg vs 4 kg
0.79 m longer action radius
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (8 m vs 7.21 m).
What it is: Measures the action radius of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by action radius.
Importance: MEDIUM
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (8 m vs 7.21 m).8 m vs 7.21 m
Includes a carpet glider
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a carpet glider, while the average steam cleaner does not.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has carpet glider included.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by carpet glider included.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a carpet glider, while the average steam cleaner does not.
100 seconds shorter heat-up time
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (20 seconds vs 120 seconds).
3 m longer power cord
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (8 m vs 5 m).
0.79 m longer action radius
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (8 m vs 7.21 m).
100 W higher power rating
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (1600 W vs 1500 W).
Convertible handheld design
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a convertible handheld design, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes an extension hose
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has an extension hose, while the average steam cleaner does not.
5 more accessories
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB includes more accessories than the average steam cleaner (15 vs 10).
Includes a carpet glider
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a carpet glider, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes a window squeegee
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes a scraper / grout tool
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a scraper or grout tool, while the average steam cleaner does not.
2 kg lighter
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB weighs less than the average steam cleaner (2 kg vs 4 kg).

Why is Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB worse than the average steam cleaner?

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16 g/min lower steam flow rate
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a lower steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (25 g/min vs 41 g/min).
No water-level indicator
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner does.
300 ml smaller water tank capacity
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (500 ml vs 800 ml).
0.9 mm narrower cleaning width
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a narrower cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (30.5 mm vs 31.4 mm).
Cannot be parked upright
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner does.
No wheels
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
850 mm taller
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB is taller than the average steam cleaner (1180 mm vs 330 mm).
6 mm wider
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB is wider than the average steam cleaner (300 mm vs 294 mm).
No safety valve / cap
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner does.
No child safety lock
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner does.
16 g/min lower steam flow rate
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a lower steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (25 g/min vs 41 g/min).
What it is: Measures the steam flow rate of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by steam flow rate.
Importance: HIGH
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a lower steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (25 g/min vs 41 g/min).25 g/min vs 41 g/min
Cannot be parked upright
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has self-standing / parking position.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by self-standing / parking position.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner does.
No water-level indicator
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has water level indicator.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by water level indicator.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner does.
No safety valve / cap
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has safety valve / safety cap.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by safety valve / safety cap.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner does.
No child safety lock
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has child safety lock.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by child safety lock.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner does.
No wheels
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has wheels.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by wheels.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
300 ml smaller water tank capacity
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (500 ml vs 800 ml).
What it is: Measures the water tank capacity of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by water tank capacity.
Importance: HIGH
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (500 ml vs 800 ml).500 ml vs 800 ml
850 mm taller
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB is taller than the average steam cleaner (1180 mm vs 330 mm).
What it is: Measures the height of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by height.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB is taller than the average steam cleaner (1180 mm vs 330 mm).1180 mm vs 330 mm

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB?

Heats up quickly, typically ready to use in less than 20 seconds.
Eco-friendly cleaning that eliminates 99.9% of germs without using harsh chemicals.
Highly versatile with a wide array of 15 functional attachments, including the delta floor head and SteaMitt glove.
AutoSelect technology efficiently self-regulates steam volume based on selected floor types.
Includes washable, reusable Easy Glide microfiber pads that handle up to 100 washes.
Lightweight, portable design makes it easy to maneuver and swap attachments.

What customers dislike about Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM-GB?

Can leave hazy streaks or wet patches on certain delicate or lacquered wood floors.
Requires using an extension cord due to a relatively short power cord length.
The water reservoir lacks a visible fill-level line, and its awkward opening can make refills prone to spills.
Requires regular swapping and washing of microfiber pads during heavy or extended cleaning sessions.
The base can feel slightly unstable or flip over during fast, backward pulling motions.

Expert reviews

quechoisir.org

10/03/2025

Summary of the review

Test Black+Decker BHSM1610DSM - Nettoyeur vapeur

The Black & Decker BHSM1610DSM is a highly versatile 2-in-1 steam mop with a detachable handheld cleaner and a SteaMitt glove for flexible surface cleaning. Powered by a 1600W motor, it features an Autoselect system that adjusts steam output for different floor types, alongside a floor brush that switches between rectangular and triangular heads. However, according to Que Choisir tests, the model shows poor cleaning performance on windows, and it lacks the intensive deep-cleaning capability of canister-style units.

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