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Shark SteamSpot S2001UK Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£70
Steam pressure: ?
Heat-up time: 25 seconds
Power rating: 1,200 W
Water tank capacity: 500 ml
Weight: 2 kg

Shark SteamSpot S2001UK 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.

7.3

Very good

6.8

Good

9.2

Exceptional

7.5
Hard-floor cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Rotating / motorized pads
25.0%
10
Swivel / flexible floor head
20.0%
9.9
Heat-up time
15.0%
10
Weight
10.0%
2.8
Power rating
5.8
Upholstery cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Upholstery / fabric tool
25.0%
4.0
Extension hose
20.0%
9.9
Heat-up time
15.0%
10
Weight
10.0%
1.0
Accessory count
7.3
Grout cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
10
Jet nozzle
25.0%
4.0
Detail brushes included
20.0%
4.0
Extension hose
15.0%
9.9
Heat-up time
10.0%
10
Weight
6.7
Car-interior cleaning
Score components:
25.0%
4.0
Extension hose
20.0%
10
Jet nozzle
15.0%
4.0
Detail brushes included
15.0%
9.9
Heat-up time
15.0%
10
Weight
10.0%
1.0
Accessory count

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Verdict

The Shark SteamSpot S2001UK is a 1200-watt lightweight steam mop designed for chemical-free sanitisation of sealed hard floors, featuring a 0.5-litre removable water tank, a 5.5m power cord, and a rapid 25-second heat-up time. Its primary characteristics and pros include three distinct steam modes (Low, Medium, High) producing a 25g/min steam flow rate, a targeted front-facing Steam Blaster jet for stubborn stains, and two included machine-washable Dirt Grip microfiber pads that eliminate 99.9% of household bacteria using water alone. However, its notable cons include a higher price point compared to entry-level steam mops, a lack of active mechanical scrubbing action, and its primary limitation to floor surfaces rather than multi-surface handheld versatility.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Shark SteamSpot S2001UK

Overall score

7.3

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Performance

7.5

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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

6.5

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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

?

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

7.0

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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

steam mop

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

4.0

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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

8.5

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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

6.1

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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 SteamSpot S2001UK vs the average steam cleaner

Why is Shark SteamSpot S2001UK better than the average steam cleaner?

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95 seconds shorter heat-up time
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (25 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 SteamSpot S2001UK has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (25 seconds vs 120 seconds).25 seconds vs 120 seconds
7 newer release date
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK 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 SteamSpot S2001UK was released more recently than the average steam cleaner.2025 vs 2018
2 kg lighter
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK 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
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK weighs less than the average steam cleaner (2 kg vs 4 kg).2 kg vs 4 kg
154 mm narrower
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK is narrower than the average steam cleaner (140 mm vs 294 mm).
What it is: Measures the width of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by width.
Importance: LOW
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK is narrower than the average steam cleaner (140 mm vs 294 mm).140 mm vs 294 mm
1 more mop pads
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK 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
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
14.9% higher user score
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK has a higher user score than the average steam cleaner (9.19 vs 8).
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.
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK has a higher user score than the average steam cleaner (9.19 vs 8).9.19 vs 8
85.7% cheaper
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK is cheaper than the average steam cleaner (£70 vs £130).
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK is cheaper than the average steam cleaner (£70 vs £130).£70 vs £130
0.5 m longer power cord
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (5.5 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
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (5.5 m vs 5 m).5.5 m vs 5 m
95 seconds shorter heat-up time
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (25 seconds vs 120 seconds).
0.5 m longer power cord
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (5.5 m vs 5 m).
1 more mop pads
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 1).
7 newer release date
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK was released more recently than the average steam cleaner.
2 kg lighter
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK weighs less than the average steam cleaner (2 kg vs 4 kg).
154 mm narrower
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK is narrower than the average steam cleaner (140 mm vs 294 mm).
50.5 mm shallower
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK is shallower than the average steam cleaner (270 mm vs 320.5 mm).

Why is Shark SteamSpot S2001UK worse than the average steam cleaner?

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16 g/min lower steam flow rate
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK has a lower steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (25 g/min vs 41 g/min).
1.71 m shorter action radius
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (5.5 m vs 7.21 m).
300 ml smaller water tank capacity
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (500 ml vs 800 ml).
300 W lower power rating
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK has a lower power rating than the average steam cleaner (1200 W vs 1500 W).
Not suitable for upholstery and fabrics
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK is not suitable for upholstery and fabrics, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
Cannot steam garments
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK cannot steam garments, while the average steam cleaner can do this.
Not suitable for glass and windows
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK is not suitable for glass and windows, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
1.4 mm narrower cleaning width
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK has a narrower cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (30 mm vs 31.4 mm).
No upholstery / fabric tool
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner does.
8 fewer accessories
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 10).
No detail brushes
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK does not have detail brushes, while the average steam cleaner does.
No wheels
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
840 mm taller
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK is taller than the average steam cleaner (1170 mm vs 330 mm).
No safety valve / cap
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner does.
No upholstery / fabric tool
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK 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 SteamSpot S2001UK does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner does.
Not suitable for upholstery and fabrics
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK is not suitable for upholstery and fabrics, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has suitable for upholstery / fabrics.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by suitable for upholstery / fabrics.
Importance: MEDIUM
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK is not suitable for upholstery and fabrics, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
8 fewer accessories
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (2 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 SteamSpot S2001UK includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 10).2 vs 10
Cannot steam garments
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK 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 SteamSpot S2001UK cannot steam garments, while the average steam cleaner can do this.
16 g/min lower steam flow rate
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK 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
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK 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
No safety valve / cap
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK 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 SteamSpot S2001UK does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner does.
1.71 m shorter action radius
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (5.5 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 SteamSpot S2001UK has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (5.5 m vs 7.21 m).5.5 m vs 7.21 m
No wheels
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK 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
Shark SteamSpot S2001UK does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.

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What customers like about Shark SteamSpot S2001UK?

The Steam Blaster feature effectively blasts targeted steam to loosen tough, stuck-on grime and stains.
It heats up rapidly and is ready to use within 25 seconds of being plugged in.
The machine is lightweight, slim, and easy to maneuver around furniture and tight spaces.
It features a generous, removable XL water tank that is convenient to refill without carrying the entire unit.
The 3-stage adjustable steam settings (Low, Medium, High) make it adaptable to different sealed hard floor types.
It provides chemical-free sanitization that leaves zero residue, making it ideal for households with children or pets.
The included microfiber Dirt Grip pads are absorbent, machine-washable, and highly reusable.

What customers dislike about Shark SteamSpot S2001UK?

Several users noted that the power cord is shorter compared to older Shark steam mop models, limiting overall cleaning reach.
It cannot handle dry or solid waste, meaning floors must be thoroughly vacuumed or swept prior to steaming.
It can be more expensive than basic traditional steam mops, making it a high-cost investment for simple cleaning needs.
For extremely deep or heavily dried-on stains, users note that some manual pre-scrubbing or pre-cleaning may still be required.
Sanitizing large areas requires moving the mop very slowly over the floor, which can make a full-house deep clean time-consuming.

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