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Avg. price:~£200Heat-up time:180 secondsPower rating:2000 WWeight:5 kg

Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS 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.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Steam Cleaners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Steam Cleaners category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical Score

20%

5.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 52% of steam-cleaners
7.5

Technical Score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Versatility, Accessories, Design, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

28%

7.0

Performance

24%

6.3

Tank

21%

9.1

Versatility

10%

8.2

Accessories

9%

8.7

Design

8%

6.9

Safety

â–²Better than 62% of steam-cleaners
5.8

User score

User score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

Based on 23 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 99% of steam-cleaners
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Verdict

The Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS is a 2000W canister-style pressurised steam cleaner designed for deep, chemical-free sanitization across multiple surfaces. Its core characteristics include a powerful 4-bar steam pressure system, a 1.2-litre dual-tank layout that offers a 35-minute runtime, a quick 3-to-4 minute heat-up time, variable steam control, and a 180° pivoting floor head. Main pros highlight its ability to eliminate up to 99.9% of household germs using only tap water, a continuous refill design that eliminates heating interruptions, and an 8-piece attachment kit with onboard storage for highly versatile floor-to-ceiling cleaning. On the downside, the device is relatively heavy at 5.9 kg and relies on a corded design with a 6-metre power cable, which may limit maneuverability in larger open spaces without swapping power outlets.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS

Technical Score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Versatility, Accessories, Design, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components:

28%

7.0

Performance

24%

6.3

Tank

21%

9.1

Versatility

10%

8.2

Accessories

9%

8.7

Design

8%

6.9

Safety

7.5
Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS has a technical score of 7.5 points, which is higher than 61.5% of products in this category.
User score
User score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

Based on 23 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
5.8
Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS has a user score of 5.83 points, which is lower than 98.6% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
3.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Steam Cleaners category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Popularity:
Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS has a popularity score of 3.9 points, which is lower than 81.8% of products in this category.
3.9
Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS has a popularity score of 3.9 points, which is lower than 81.8% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Steam Cleaners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Steam Cleaners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.9
Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS has a value-for-money score of 7.9 points, which is lower than 51.8% of products in this category.
Steam pressure
4 bar
Steam pressure
4 bar
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <3 bar – >5 bar
This steam cleaner has a steam pressure of 4 bar, which is higher than that of 50% of steam cleaners and matches that of 28.4% of steam cleaners.
Steam temperature
99 °C
Steam temperature
99 °C
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
This steam cleaner has a steam temperature of 99 °C, which is lower than that of 93.9% of steam cleaners.
Steam flow rate
?
Heat-up time
180 seconds
Heat-up time
180 seconds
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
This steam cleaner has a heat-up time of 180 seconds, which is longer than that of 50.4% of steam cleaners and matches that of 9.1% of steam cleaners.
Continuous steam time
35 minutes
Continuous steam time
35 minutes
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <11.5 minutes – >50 minutes
This steam cleaner has a continuous steam time of 35 minutes, which is longer than that of 68.2% of steam cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
This steam cleaner is corded only, unlike 4.2% of steam cleaners.
Action radius
6 m
Action radius
6 m
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
This steam cleaner has an action radius of 6 m, which is shorter than that of 71.7% of steam cleaners and matches that of 6.7% of steam cleaners.
Stainless steel boiler
?
Power rating
2000 W
Power rating
2000 W
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <1.1k W – >2.1k W
This steam cleaner has a power rating of 2000 W, which is higher than that of 79% of steam cleaners and matches that of 8.4% of steam cleaners.
Water tank capacity
1,200 ml
Water tank capacity
1,200 ml
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
This steam cleaner has a water tank capacity of 1,200 ml, which is larger than that of 64.2% of steam cleaners and matches that of 1.7% of steam cleaners.
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Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
â–² Better than 8% of models
This steam cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers, as are 91.6% of steam cleaners.
Product type
canister steam cleaner
Convertible handheld design
no
Convertible handheld design
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a convertible handheld design, unlike 18.2% of steam cleaners.
Steam vacuum function
no
Steam vacuum function
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a steam vacuum function, unlike 12.6% of steam cleaners.
Floor nozzle type
Floor head
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Accessory count
8
Accessory count
8
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <4 – >17
This steam cleaner includes 8 accessories, which is fewer than the number included with 61.3% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 3.5% of steam cleaners.
Mop pads included
1
Mop pads included
1
â–¼ Worse than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This steam cleaner includes 1 mop pad, which is more than the number included with 12.6% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 52.5% of steam cleaners.
Carpet glider included
no
Carpet glider included
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a carpet glider, unlike 31.5% of steam cleaners.
Extension tubes / wands
yes
Extension tubes / wands
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This steam cleaner has extension tubes or wands, as do 55.9% of steam cleaners.
Extension hose
yes
Extension hose
yes
â–² Better than 81% of models
This steam cleaner has an extension hose, as do 18.9% of steam cleaners.
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Wheels
yes
Wheels
yes
â–² Better than 45% of models
This steam cleaner has wheels, as do 55.2% of steam cleaners.
Volume
?
Weight
5 kg
Weight
5 kg
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
This steam cleaner weighs 5 kg, which is heavier than 63.6% of steam cleaners and the same weight as 17.5% of steam cleaners.
Width
?
Height
690 mm
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Child safety lock
yes
Child safety lock
yes
â–² Better than 41% of models
This steam cleaner has a child safety lock, as do 59.4% of steam cleaners.
Safety valve / safety cap
yes
Safety valve / safety cap
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This steam cleaner has a safety valve or safety cap, as do 60.1% of steam cleaners.
Auto shut-off
no
Auto shut-off
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This steam cleaner does not have automatic shut-off, unlike 13.3% of steam cleaners.
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
no
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a trigger lock for continuous steam, unlike 26.6% of steam cleaners.
Descaling system
no
Descaling system
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a descaling system, unlike 25.9% of steam cleaners.
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Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS vs the average steam cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceTankVersatilityAccessoriesDesignSafety
  • Includes an extension hose
    Extension hose
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This steam cleaner has an extension hose, while the average steam cleaner does not have an extension hose.
  • Detachable water tank
    Detachable water tank
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This steam cleaner has a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does not have a detachable water tank.
  • 500 W higher power rating
    Power rating
    2000 W
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <1.1k W – >2.1k W
    This steam cleaner has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (2000 W vs 1500 W).
    2,000 W vs 1,500 W
  • 400 ml larger water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    1,200 ml
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1200 ml vs 800 ml).
    1,200 ml vs 800 ml
  • 7.5 cm wider cleaning width
    Cleaning width
    38 cm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <27 cm – >37.8 cm
    This steam cleaner has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (38 cm vs 30.5 cm).
    38 cm vs 30.5 cm
  • 15 minutes longer continuous steam time
    Continuous steam time
    35 minutes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <11.5 minutes – >50 minutes
    This steam cleaner has a longer continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (35 minutes vs 20 minutes).
    35 minutes vs 20 minutes
  • 2 years newer
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This steam cleaner was released more recently than the average steam cleaner.
    2,024 vs 2,018
  • 1 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    6 m
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <4 m – >7.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (6 m vs 5 m).
    6 m vs 5 m
  • 15 minutes longer continuous steam time
    Continuous steam time
    35 minutes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <11.5 minutes – >50 minutes
    This steam cleaner has a longer continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (35 minutes vs 20 minutes).
    35 minutes vs 20 minutes
  • Detachable water tank
    Detachable water tank
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This steam cleaner has a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does not have a detachable water tank.
  • 500 W higher power rating
    Power rating
    2000 W
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <1.1k W – >2.1k W
    This steam cleaner has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (2000 W vs 1500 W).
    2,000 W vs 1,500 W
  • 400 ml larger water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    1,200 ml
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1200 ml vs 800 ml).
    1,200 ml vs 800 ml
  • 1 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    6 m
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <4 m – >7.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (6 m vs 5 m).
    6 m vs 5 m
  • 200 ml larger boiler capacity
    Boiler capacity
    1,200 ml
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <200 ml – >1.8k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (1200 ml vs 1000 ml).
    1,200 ml vs 1,000 ml
  • 7.5 cm wider cleaning width
    Cleaning width
    38 cm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <27 cm – >37.8 cm
    This steam cleaner has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (38 cm vs 30.5 cm).
    38 cm vs 30.5 cm
  • Includes an extension hose
    Extension hose
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This steam cleaner has an extension hose, while the average steam cleaner does not have an extension hose.
  • Includes a window squeegee
    Window squeegee
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This steam cleaner has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not have a window squeegee.
  • 2 years newer
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This steam cleaner was released more recently than the average steam cleaner.
    2,024 vs 2,018
  • No continuous refill system
    Continuous refill system
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a continuous refill system, while the average steam cleaner has a continuous refill system.
  • 36 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    99 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (99 °C vs 135 °C).
    99 °C vs 135 °C
  • No water-level indicator
    Water level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner has a water-level indicator.
  • 27.9% heavier
    Weight
    5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% heavier: this steam cleaner is heavier than the average steam cleaner (5 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    5 kg vs 3.91 kg
  • 0.5 m shorter hose
    Hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a shorter hose than the average steam cleaner (1.5 m vs 2 m).
    1.5 m vs 2 m
  • 1 m shorter action radius
    Action radius
    6 m
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (6 m vs 7 m).
    6 m vs 7 m
  • 37.4% lower user score
    User score
    5.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    the average steam cleaner
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS has a lower user score than the average steam cleaner (5.83 vs 8.004).
    5.83 vs 8
  • 90.6% less popular
    Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS is less popular than the average steam cleaner (3.94 vs 7.5).
    3.94 vs 7.51
  • 37.4% lower user score
    User score
    5.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS
    the average steam cleaner
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS has a lower user score than the average steam cleaner (5.83 vs 8.004).
    5.83 vs 8
  • 90.6% less popular
    Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS is less popular than the average steam cleaner (3.94 vs 7.5).
    3.94 vs 7.51
  • 53.9% more expensive
    Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS is more expensive than the average steam cleaner (£200 vs £130).
    £200 vs £130
  • 1.1% worse value for money
    Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS offers worse value for money than the average steam cleaner (7.88 vs 8).
    7.88 vs 7.97
  • 36 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    99 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (99 °C vs 135 °C).
    99 °C vs 135 °C
  • 1 fewer steam levels
    Steam levels
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <2 – >5
    This steam cleaner offers fewer steam levels than the average steam cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 30 seconds longer heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    180 seconds
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (180 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    180 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • No continuous refill system
    Continuous refill system
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a continuous refill system, while the average steam cleaner has a continuous refill system.
  • No water-level indicator
    Water level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner has a water-level indicator.
  • 0.5 m shorter hose
    Hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a shorter hose than the average steam cleaner (1.5 m vs 2 m).
    1.5 m vs 2 m
  • 1 m shorter action radius
    Action radius
    6 m
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (6 m vs 7 m).
    6 m vs 7 m
  • 1 fewer accessories
    Accessory count
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <4 – >17
    This steam cleaner includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (8 vs 9).
    8 vs 9
  • 27.9% heavier
    Weight
    5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% heavier: this steam cleaner is heavier than the average steam cleaner (5 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    5 kg vs 3.91 kg

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Third-party reviews

Based on 23 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS?

  • Powerful 4-bar steam pressure deeply embedded dirt and grime
  • High 2000W heating element enables fast initial steam generation
  • Generous 1.2-liter removable water tank supports continuous cleaning refills
  • Highly versatile with 8 included accessories for various household surfaces
  • Lightweight and nimble 180-degree pivoting floorhead tackles tight spaces
  • Eliminates up to 99.9% of bacteria entirely chemical-free with tap water

What customers dislike about Black+Decker BHSMP2008-QS?

  • Plastic chassis elements feel somewhat cheap or thin in quality
  • Can leave hazy streaks or moisture residue on lacquered wood floors
  • Relatively long 3-minute initial heat-up time compared to simple stick mops
  • Intermittent 45-second reheat delays occur during intensive cleaning sessions
  • Bulky canister-style design feels heavy to haul during long tasks
  • Lacks a dedicated onboard storage wrap for the power cord

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