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Avg. price:~£60Heat-up time:30 secondsPower rating:1050 WWeight:1 kg

Shark S1000UK 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.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
✕
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 85% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical Score

20%

9.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 85% of steam-cleaners
5.8

Technical Score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
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–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

28%

5.4

Performance

24%

6.0

Tank

21%

6.3

Versatility

10%

3.7

Accessories

9%

8.0

Design

8%

4.7

Safety

â–¼Worse than 92% of steam-cleaners
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 10
✕
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
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 52,319 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.
★Better than 95% of steam-cleaners
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Verdict

The Shark S1000UK is a corded upright steam mop operating at 1050 watts, designed to clean and sanitise up to 99.9% of bacteria on sealed hard floors using water alone. Key specifications include a removable 375ml water tank, a 5.5-metre power cord, a rapid 30-second heat-up time, and a 25g/min steam flow rate that provides roughly 15 minutes of steaming time per tank. Main advantages include its ultra-lightweight design of 1.35kg to 1.98kg, swivel steering with a low-profile mop head for easy furniture navigation, and the inclusion of two reusable, machine-washable microfibre Dirt Grip pads. However, notable drawbacks include its lack of automatic steam settings, as it requires manual handle-pumping action to generate steam, and the compact tank capacity means frequent refills are required for larger floor plans.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Shark S1000UK

Technical Score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
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–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

28%

5.4

Performance

24%

6.0

Tank

21%

6.3

Versatility

10%

3.7

Accessories

9%

8.0

Design

8%

4.7

Safety

5.8
Shark S1000UK has a technical score of 5.8 points, which is lower than 92.3% of products in this category.
User score
User score
9.1/ 10
✕
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
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 52,319 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.
9.1
Shark S1000UK has a user score of 9.15 points, which is higher than 95.1% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Shark S1000UK has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92.3% of products in this category.
10
Shark S1000UK has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
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 80% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.5
Shark S1000UK has a value-for-money score of 7.5 points, which is lower than 74.1% of products in this category.
Steam pressure
N/A
Steam temperature
100 °C
Steam temperature
100 °C
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
This steam cleaner has a steam temperature of 100 °C, which is lower than that of 63.1% of steam cleaners and matches that of 30% of steam cleaners.
Steam flow rate
?
Heat-up time
30 seconds
Heat-up time
30 seconds
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
This steam cleaner has a heat-up time of 30 seconds, which is shorter than that of 58.7% of steam cleaners and matches that of 22.4% of steam cleaners.
Continuous steam time
15 minutes
Continuous steam time
15 minutes
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <11.5 minutes – >50 minutes
This steam cleaner has a continuous steam time of 15 minutes, which is shorter than that of 63.6% of steam cleaners and matches that of 18.2% 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
5.5 m
Action radius
5.5 m
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
This steam cleaner has an action radius of 5.5 m, which is shorter than that of 80% of steam cleaners and matches that of 4.2% of steam cleaners.
Stainless steel boiler
no
Stainless steel boiler
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a stainless steel boiler, unlike 22.5% of steam cleaners.
Power rating
1,050 W
Power rating
1,050 W
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <1.1k W – >2.1k W
This steam cleaner has a power rating of 1,050 W, which is lower than that of 93% of steam cleaners and matches that of 2.1% of steam cleaners.
Water tank capacity
375 ml
Water tank capacity
375 ml
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
This steam cleaner has a water tank capacity of 375 ml, which is smaller than that of 79.2% 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
steam mop
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
Rectangular floor head
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Accessory count
3
Accessory count
3
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <4 – >17
This steam cleaner includes 3 accessories, which is fewer than the number included with 90.9% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 4.9% of steam cleaners.
Mop pads included
2
Mop pads included
2
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This steam cleaner includes 2 mop pads, which is more than the number included with 65.7% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 25.9% 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
no
Extension tubes / wands
no
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
This steam cleaner does not have extension tubes or wands, unlike 56.6% of steam cleaners.
Extension hose
no
Extension hose
no
â–¼ Worse than 20% of models
This steam cleaner does not have an extension hose, unlike 19.6% of steam cleaners.
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Wheels
no
Wheels
no
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
This steam cleaner does not have wheels, unlike 55.9% of steam cleaners.
Volume
58.032 L
Volume
58.032 L
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <16.224 L – >84.378 L
This steam cleaner has an external volume of 58.032 L.
Weight
1 kg
Weight
1 kg
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
This steam cleaner weighs 1 kg, which is lighter than 90.9% of steam cleaners and the same weight as 9.1% of steam cleaners.
Width
310 mm
Height
1,170 mm
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Child safety lock
no
Child safety lock
no
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a child safety lock, unlike 60.1% of steam cleaners.
Safety valve / safety cap
no
Safety valve / safety cap
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a safety valve or safety cap, unlike 60.8% 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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Shark S1000UK vs the average steam cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceTankVersatilityAccessoriesDesignSafety
  • 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.
  • 74.4% lighter
    Weight
    1 kg
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% lighter: this steam cleaner is lighter than the average steam cleaner (1 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    1 kg vs 3.91 kg
  • 1 more mop pads
    Mop pads included
    2
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This steam cleaner includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 120 seconds shorter heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    30 seconds
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (30 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    30 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • 2.17x cheaper
    Shark S1000UK is cheaper than the average steam cleaner (£60 vs £130).
    £60 vs £130
  • 2 years newer
    Release date
    2021
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This steam cleaner was released more recently than the average steam cleaner.
    2,021 vs 2,018
  • 14.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Shark S1000UK
    the average steam cleaner
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Shark S1000UK has a higher user score than the average steam cleaner (9.15 vs 8.004).
    9.15 vs 8
  • 33.1% more popular
    Shark S1000UK is more popular than the average steam cleaner (10 vs 7.5).
    10 vs 7.51
  • 2.17x cheaper
    Shark S1000UK is cheaper than the average steam cleaner (£60 vs £130).
    £60 vs £130
  • 14.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Shark S1000UK
    the average steam cleaner
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Shark S1000UK has a higher user score than the average steam cleaner (9.15 vs 8.004).
    9.15 vs 8
  • 33.1% more popular
    Shark S1000UK is more popular than the average steam cleaner (10 vs 7.5).
    10 vs 7.51
  • 120 seconds shorter heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    30 seconds
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (30 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    30 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • 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.
  • 0.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    5.5 m
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <4 m – >7.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (5.5 m vs 5 m).
    5.5 m vs 5 m
  • 1 more mop pads
    Mop pads included
    2
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This steam cleaner includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 74.4% lighter
    Weight
    1 kg
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% lighter: this steam cleaner is lighter than the average steam cleaner (1 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    1 kg vs 3.91 kg
  • 2 years newer
    Release date
    2021
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This steam cleaner was released more recently than the average steam cleaner.
    2,021 vs 2,018
  • 35 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    100 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (100 °C vs 135 °C).
    100 °C vs 135 °C
  • Not suitable for upholstery and fabrics
    Suitable for upholstery / fabrics
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for upholstery and fabrics, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • No adjustable steam output
    Adjustable steam output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have adjustable steam output, while the average steam cleaner has adjustable steam output.
  • Not suitable for grout
    Suitable for grout
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for grout, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • No upholstery / fabric tool
    Upholstery / fabric tool
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner has an upholstery or fabric tool.
  • 425 ml smaller water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    375 ml
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
    This steam cleaner has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (375 ml vs 800 ml).
    375 ml vs 800 ml
  • Cannot steam garments
    Garment steaming capability
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This steam cleaner cannot steam garments, while the average steam cleaner can do this.
  • No safety valve / cap
    Safety valve / safety cap
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner has a safety valve or safety cap.
  • 6.2% worse value for money
    Shark S1000UK offers worse value for money than the average steam cleaner (7.51 vs 8).
    7.51 vs 7.97
  • 35 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    100 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (100 °C vs 135 °C).
    100 °C vs 135 °C
  • No adjustable steam output
    Adjustable steam output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have adjustable steam output, while the average steam cleaner has adjustable steam output.
  • No on-demand steam trigger
    On-demand steam trigger
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have an on-demand steam trigger, while the average steam cleaner has an on-demand steam trigger.
  • 5 minutes shorter continuous steam time
    Continuous steam time
    15 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <11.5 minutes – >50 minutes
    This steam cleaner has a shorter continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (15 minutes vs 20 minutes).
    15 minutes vs 20 minutes
  • 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
  • 425 ml smaller water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    375 ml
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
    This steam cleaner has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (375 ml vs 800 ml).
    375 ml vs 800 ml
  • 1.5 m shorter action radius
    Action radius
    5.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (5.5 m vs 7 m).
    5.5 m vs 7 m
  • 450 W lower power rating
    Power rating
    1,050 W
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.1k W – >2.1k W
    This steam cleaner has a lower power rating than the average steam cleaner (1050 W vs 1500 W).
    1,050 W vs 1,500 W
  • Not suitable for upholstery and fabrics
    Suitable for upholstery / fabrics
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for upholstery and fabrics, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • Not suitable for grout
    Suitable for grout
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for grout, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • Cannot steam garments
    Garment steaming capability
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This steam cleaner cannot steam garments, while the average steam cleaner can do this.
  • 5.61 cm narrower cleaning width
    Cleaning width
    24.89 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <27 cm – >37.8 cm
    This steam cleaner has a narrower cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (24.9 cm vs 30.5 cm).
    24.89 cm vs 30.5 cm
  • Not suitable for glass and windows
    Suitable for glass / windows
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for glass and windows, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • No upholstery / fabric tool
    Upholstery / fabric tool
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner has an upholstery or fabric tool.
  • 6 fewer accessories
    Accessory count
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <4 – >17
    This steam cleaner includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (3 vs 9).
    3 vs 9
  • No extension tubes / wands
    Extension tubes / wands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have extension tubes or wands, while the average steam cleaner has extension tubes or wands.
  • No detail brushes
    Detail brushes included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have detail brushes, while the average steam cleaner has detail brushes.
  • No jet nozzle
    Jet nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a jet nozzle, while the average steam cleaner has a jet nozzle.
  • No scraper / grout tool
    Scraper / grout tool
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a scraper or grout tool, while the average steam cleaner has a scraper or grout tool.
  • No wheels
    Wheels
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner has wheels.
  • No carry handle
    Carry handle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a carry handle, while the average steam cleaner has a carry handle.
  • No safety valve / cap
    Safety valve / safety cap
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner has a safety valve or safety cap.
  • No child safety lock
    Child safety lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner has a child safety lock.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 52,319 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Shark S1000UK?

  • Extremely lightweight and effortless to maneuver around furniture
  • Chemical-free cleaning using only water, making it safe for kids and pets
  • Heats up quickly, generating steam in about 30 seconds
  • Reusable microfiber 'Dirt Grip' pads are highly absorbent and machine-washable
  • Floors dry rapidly with virtually no streaks or excess moisture left behind
  • Removable water tank is easy to pop off, fill, and reattach

What customers dislike about Shark S1000UK?

  • Manual pump action requires physically pushing down on the handle to generate steam, which can feel tedious or tiring
  • The 5.5-meter power cord is relatively short, forcing users to switch plug sockets frequently when moving between rooms
  • Lacks a dedicated steam-boost or scrubber function, making it less effective on deeply set, stubborn, or dried-on stains
  • No adjustable steam control settings to customize the steam flow output
  • The low-profile head can occasionally feel awkward when trying to navigate into tight corner angles

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