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Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£130
Avg. price in US: ~$150
Steam pressure: ?
Heat-up time: 20 seconds
Power rating: 1,600 W
Water tank capacity: ?
Weight: 2 kg

Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-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.

8.2

Excellent

8.1

Excellent

8.4

Excellent

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
9.7
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%
6.8
Accessory count
8.2
Grout cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Jet nozzle
25.0%
10
Detail brushes included
20.0%
10
Extension hose
15.0%
10
Heat-up time
10.0%
10
Weight
8.5
Car-interior cleaning
Score components:
25.0%
10
Extension hose
20.0%
4.0
Jet nozzle
15.0%
10
Detail brushes included
15.0%
10
Heat-up time
15.0%
10
Weight
10.0%
6.8
Accessory count

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#5 in Best Handheld Steam Cleaners
#5 in Best Steam Mops
#5 in Best Steam Cleaners for Cars
#17 in Best Steam Cleaners for Mattresses
#22 in Best Steam Cleaners for Floors
#23 in Best Steam Cleaners
#23 in Best Steam Cleaners for Grout
#23 in Best Steam Cleaners for Sofas and Upholstery
#23 in Best Steam Cleaners for Tiles

Verdict

The Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB is a versatile 1600W 2-in-1 steam mop featuring a delta head, a 0.5-litre water tank, and a SteaMitt attachment alongside 11 accessories. It heats up in just 15 to 20 seconds to kill up to 99.9% of bacteria and germs using only tap water, making it a powerful tool for chemical-free cleaning. Key advantages include its rapid heat-up time, flexible handheld conversion, and specialized attachments that easily reach tight corners. However, its small water capacity requires frequent refills during long cleaning tasks, and the corded design limits user mobility.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB

Overall score

8.2

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Performance

8.5

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Steam pressure

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

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

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

7.9

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Cordless

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

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

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.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by stainless steel boiler.

Importance: LOW

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Power rating

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

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

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

8.5

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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

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

7.8

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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

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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

4.7

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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

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 BHSM166DSM-GB vs the average steam cleaner

Why is Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB better than the average steam cleaner?

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Includes an extension hose
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-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 BHSM166DSM-GB has an extension hose, while the average steam cleaner does not.
100 seconds shorter heat-up time
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-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 BHSM166DSM-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 BHSM166DSM-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 BHSM166DSM-GB has a convertible handheld design, while the average steam cleaner does not.
2 kg lighter
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-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 BHSM166DSM-GB weighs less than the average steam cleaner (2 kg vs 4 kg).2 kg vs 4 kg
200.5 mm shallower
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB is shallower than the average steam cleaner (120 mm vs 320.5 mm).
What it is: Measures the depth of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by depth.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB is shallower than the average steam cleaner (120 mm vs 320.5 mm).120 mm vs 320.5 mm
Includes a carpet glider
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-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 BHSM166DSM-GB has a carpet glider, while the average steam cleaner does not.
1 more mop pads
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 1).
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
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
Includes a window squeegee
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has window squeegee.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by window squeegee.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not.
100 seconds shorter heat-up time
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (20 seconds vs 120 seconds).
1 m longer power cord
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (6 m vs 5 m).
100 W higher power rating
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (1600 W vs 1500 W).
Convertible handheld design
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has a convertible handheld design, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes an extension hose
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has an extension hose, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes a carpet glider
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has a carpet glider, while the average steam cleaner does not.
1 more mop pads
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 1).
Includes a window squeegee
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes a scraper / grout tool
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has a scraper or grout tool, while the average steam cleaner does not.
1 more accessories
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB includes more accessories than the average steam cleaner (11 vs 10).
2 kg lighter
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB weighs less than the average steam cleaner (2 kg vs 4 kg).
200.5 mm shallower
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB is shallower than the average steam cleaner (120 mm vs 320.5 mm).

Why is Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB worse than the average steam cleaner?

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0.8 m shorter hose
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has a shorter hose than the average steam cleaner (1.2 m vs 2 m).
1.21 m shorter action radius
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (6 m vs 7.21 m).
1.4 mm narrower cleaning width
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has a narrower cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (30 mm vs 31.4 mm).
No jet nozzle
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB does not have a jet nozzle, while the average steam cleaner does.
Cannot be parked upright
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner does.
No wheels
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
No safety valve / cap
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner does.
No child safety lock
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner does.
Cannot be parked upright
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-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 BHSM166DSM-GB cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner does.
No safety valve / cap
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-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 BHSM166DSM-GB does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner does.
No child safety lock
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-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 BHSM166DSM-GB does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner does.
No wheels
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-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 BHSM166DSM-GB does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
0.8 m shorter hose
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has a shorter hose than the average steam cleaner (1.2 m vs 2 m).
What it is: Measures the hose length of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by hose length.
Importance: MEDIUM
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has a shorter hose than the average steam cleaner (1.2 m vs 2 m).1.2 m vs 2 m
1.21 m shorter action radius
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (6 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 BHSM166DSM-GB has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (6 m vs 7.21 m).6 m vs 7.21 m
No jet nozzle
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB does not have a jet nozzle, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has jet nozzle.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by jet nozzle.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB does not have a jet nozzle, while the average steam cleaner does.
1.4 mm narrower cleaning width
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has a narrower cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (30 mm vs 31.4 mm).
What it is: Measures the cleaning width of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by cleaning width.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB has a narrower cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (30 mm vs 31.4 mm).30 mm vs 31.4 mm

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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB?

Heats up quickly, typically ready to use in 15 to 30 seconds.
Versatile 2-in-1 design easily transitions between a stick floor mop and a detachable handheld steamer.
Includes a comprehensive variety of attachments, such as the SteaMitt glove and a specialized Delta head for cleaning tight corners.
AutoSelect technology efficiently manages steam output according to the selected floor type.
Lightweight, ergonomic, and easy to maneuver around the house.
Cleans effectively with just tap water, eliminating the need for expensive or harsh chemical detergents.

What customers dislike about Black+Decker BHSM166DSM-GB?

The 0.5-liter water reservoir is relatively small, yielding a limited continuous runtime of only 15 to 20 minutes per fill.
Can leave hazy streaks or a dull finish on certain delicate surfaces, such as lacquered or high-gloss wood floors.
Requires using a funnel to prevent messy spills due to an awkward water tank opening design.
Lacks a designated physical fill-line marker on the machine body or inside the water tank.
The power cord lacks a convenient built-in wrap or storage solution on the handle.
May require prolonged exposure or multiple passes to completely break down thick, heavily built-up grime on older tiles.

Expert reviews

muminthemadhouse.com

20/06/2023

Summary of the review

Black and Decker Steam Mop Review: Is It Worth the Investment?

The Black + Decker steam mop is highlighted as an effective, chemical-free tool for sanitizing hard floors, featuring a 15-second heat-up time, Autoselect digital floor settings, and a 5-second, 50% more powerful "steam burst" mode for stubborn grime. Its 180° swivel delta head allows for precise cleaning in tight corners, though the unit is limited to floor use and requires regular washing of its microfiber pads. While ideal for households with children and pets, the mop is not suitable for unsealed wood or delicate floor surfaces.

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