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Shark S8201UK Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£150
Avg. price in US: ~$190
Steam pressure: ?
Heat-up time: 20 seconds
Power rating: 1,120 W
Water tank capacity: 350 ml
Weight: 3 kg

Shark S8201UK 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.

7.0

Very good

6.5

Good

9.2

Exceptional

9.0
Hard-floor cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
10
Rotating / motorized pads
25.0%
10
Swivel / flexible floor head
20.0%
10
Heat-up time
15.0%
8.7
Weight
10.0%
2.1
Power rating
5.7
Upholstery cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Upholstery / fabric tool
25.0%
4.0
Extension hose
20.0%
10
Heat-up time
15.0%
8.7
Weight
10.0%
2.3
Accessory count
5.4
Grout cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Jet nozzle
25.0%
4.0
Detail brushes included
20.0%
4.0
Extension hose
15.0%
10
Heat-up time
10.0%
8.7
Weight
5.4
Car-interior cleaning
Score components:
25.0%
4.0
Extension hose
20.0%
4.0
Jet nozzle
15.0%
4.0
Detail brushes included
15.0%
10
Heat-up time
15.0%
8.7
Weight
10.0%
2.3
Accessory count

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The Shark S8201UK Steam & Scrub is an 1120W automatic corded steam mop designed for sealed hard floors, featuring a 350ml water tank, 20-second rapid heat-up time, and a 5.2-metre power cord. Key characteristics include 3 automatic steam settings (Light, Normal, Deep), LED headlights to illuminate hidden dirt, and two dual-sided Dirt Grip pads that rotate 150 times per minute to simultaneously scrub and sanitize up to 99.9% of bacteria without chemicals. Its primary advantages are an effortless self-propelling glide, a targeted Steam Blaster mode that blasts tough stains with an extra burst of steam, and a relatively quiet 70 dB operation. However, notable drawbacks include its inability to reach directly into sharp corners due to the round shape of the spinning pads, the requirement for frequent refills during large cleaning sessions due to the smaller tank capacity, and a tendency to leave noticeable streaks or excess moisture on highly glossy porcelain tiles.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Shark S8201UK

Overall score

7.0

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Performance

6.7

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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

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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

6.2

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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

7.4

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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

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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

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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

Mop head

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Accessories

3.9

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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

7.1

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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

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

6.2

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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

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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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Shark S8201UK vs the average steam cleaner

Why is Shark S8201UK better than the average steam cleaner?

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Includes rotating / motorized pads
Shark S8201UK has rotating or motorized pads, while the average steam cleaner does not.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has rotating / motorized pads.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by rotating / motorized pads.
Importance: LOW
Shark S8201UK has rotating or motorized pads, while the average steam cleaner does not.
100 seconds shorter heat-up time
Shark S8201UK 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
Shark S8201UK has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (20 seconds vs 120 seconds).20 seconds vs 120 seconds
3 more mop pads
Shark S8201UK includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (4 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
Shark S8201UK includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (4 vs 1).4 vs 1
7 newer release date
Shark S8201UK was released more recently than the average steam cleaner.
What it is: Shows when the steam cleaner model was released.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by release date.
Importance: LOW
Shark S8201UK was released more recently than the average steam cleaner.2025 vs 2018
6.4 mm wider cleaning width
Shark S8201UK has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (37.8 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
Shark S8201UK has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (37.8 mm vs 31.4 mm).37.8 mm vs 31.4 mm
110.5 mm shallower
Shark S8201UK is shallower than the average steam cleaner (210 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
Shark S8201UK is shallower than the average steam cleaner (210 mm vs 320.5 mm).210 mm vs 320.5 mm
1 kg lighter
Shark S8201UK weighs less than the average steam cleaner (3 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
Shark S8201UK weighs less than the average steam cleaner (3 kg vs 4 kg).3 kg vs 4 kg
15.2% higher user score
Shark S8201UK has a higher user score than the average steam cleaner (9.22 vs 8).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
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Shark S8201UK has a higher user score than the average steam cleaner (9.22 vs 8).9.22 vs 8
100 seconds shorter heat-up time
Shark S8201UK has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (20 seconds vs 120 seconds).
0.18 m longer power cord
Shark S8201UK has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (5.2 m vs 5 m).
Includes rotating / motorized pads
Shark S8201UK has rotating or motorized pads, while the average steam cleaner does not.
6.4 mm wider cleaning width
Shark S8201UK has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (37.8 mm vs 31.4 mm).
3 more mop pads
Shark S8201UK includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (4 vs 1).
7 newer release date
Shark S8201UK was released more recently than the average steam cleaner.
110.5 mm shallower
Shark S8201UK is shallower than the average steam cleaner (210 mm vs 320.5 mm).
1 kg lighter
Shark S8201UK weighs less than the average steam cleaner (3 kg vs 4 kg).

Why is Shark S8201UK worse than the average steam cleaner?

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21 g/min lower steam flow rate
Shark S8201UK has a lower steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (20 g/min vs 41 g/min).
8.5 minutes shorter continuous steam time
Shark S8201UK has a shorter continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (11.5 minutes vs 20 minutes).
450 ml smaller water tank capacity
Shark S8201UK has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (350 ml vs 800 ml).
2.03 m shorter action radius
Shark S8201UK has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (5.2 m vs 7.21 m).
380 W lower power rating
Shark S8201UK has a lower power rating than the average steam cleaner (1120 W vs 1500 W).
Not suitable for grout
Shark S8201UK is not suitable for grout, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
Cannot steam garments
Shark S8201UK cannot steam garments, while the average steam cleaner can do this.
Not suitable for glass and windows
Shark S8201UK is not suitable for glass and windows, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
No upholstery / fabric tool
Shark S8201UK does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner does.
6 fewer accessories
Shark S8201UK includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (4 vs 10).
No jet nozzle
Shark S8201UK does not have a jet nozzle, while the average steam cleaner does.
No detail brushes
Shark S8201UK does not have detail brushes, while the average steam cleaner does.
No wheels
Shark S8201UK does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
No carry handle
Shark S8201UK does not have a carry handle, while the average steam cleaner does.
876.8 mm taller
Shark S8201UK is taller than the average steam cleaner (1206.8 mm vs 330 mm).
76 mm wider
Shark S8201UK is wider than the average steam cleaner (370 mm vs 294 mm).
No safety valve / cap
Shark S8201UK does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner does.
No child safety lock
Shark S8201UK does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner does.
No upholstery / fabric tool
Shark S8201UK does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has upholstery / fabric tool.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by upholstery / fabric tool.
Importance: LOW
Shark S8201UK does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner does.
450 ml smaller water tank capacity
Shark S8201UK has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (350 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
Shark S8201UK has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (350 ml vs 800 ml).350 ml vs 800 ml
Not suitable for grout
Shark S8201UK is not suitable for grout, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner is suitable for cleaning grout.
When it matters: This matters when you need focused steam for tiled surfaces and grout lines.
Importance: MEDIUM
Shark S8201UK is not suitable for grout, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
21 g/min lower steam flow rate
Shark S8201UK has a lower steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (20 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
Shark S8201UK has a lower steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (20 g/min vs 41 g/min).20 g/min vs 41 g/min
6 fewer accessories
Shark S8201UK includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (4 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
Shark S8201UK includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (4 vs 10).4 vs 10
Cannot steam garments
Shark S8201UK cannot steam garments, while the average steam cleaner can do this.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has garment steaming capability.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by garment steaming capability.
Importance: LOW
Shark S8201UK cannot steam garments, while the average steam cleaner can do this.
2.03 m shorter action radius
Shark S8201UK has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (5.2 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
Shark S8201UK has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (5.2 m vs 7.21 m).5.18 m vs 7.21 m
No safety valve / cap
Shark S8201UK 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
Shark S8201UK does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner does.

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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Shark S8201UK?

Automatic rotating PowerPads scrub effectively and lift stubborn dirt, grease, and grime with minimal effort
Lightweight and glides effortlessly across sealed hard floors
Steam Blaster mode provides an extra burst of steam for tough stains and spills
Chemical-free cleaning is safe for homes with children and pets
Highly convenient features, including machine-washable pads, built-in LED headlights, and a long 8-metre power cord
Heats up quickly and easy to set up

What customers dislike about Shark S8201UK?

Not suitable for carpets or unsealed flooring; limited to hard floors only
Premium price point compared to standard or non-motorised steam mops
Can be slightly awkward or bulky to manoeuvre in tight corners
May struggle to lift very deep-set or old stains on certain surfaces

Expert reviews

trustedreviews.com

06/03/2025

Summary of the review

Shark Steam & Scrub Automatic Steam Mop S8201UK Review

The Shark Steam & Scrub Automatic Steam Mop S8201UK is highly rated for its effective, detergent-free cleaning, utilizing dual-spinning microfibre pads and a powerful Steam Blaster mode for stubborn stains. While the unit glides effortlessly and is simple to operate, it cannot pick up solid debris, requiring prior vacuuming, and its design is better suited for smaller floor areas.

the-ambient.com

12/03/2025

Summary of the review

Shark Steam & Scrub Automatic Steam Mop review

The Ambient's review highlights the Shark Steam & Scrub Automatic Steam Mop (Model S8201UK) as a budget-friendly, effective alternative to pricey hybrid cleaners. Key advantages include its dual-spinning pads that eliminate manual scrubbing, chemical-free sanitization, and a Steam Blaster mode for stubborn grime. While praised for being lightweight and leaving floors streak-free, the mop does not vacuum solid debris and features a small, non-removable water tank, according to the analysis.

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