
Do You Need Distilled Water in a Steam Mop?
Find out if a steam mop needs distilled water, when tap water may cause mineral buildup, and how to choose water that fits your mop’s instructions.
Water, pads, tanks, cleaning and everyday fixes for steam mops and wet-dry machines.

Find out if a steam mop needs distilled water, when tap water may cause mineral buildup, and how to choose water that fits your mop’s instructions.

Learn how to clean a Bissell CrossWave after each use, choose the right formula, rinse its tanks and brush area, run the cleanout cycle, and dry parts.

Learn how to clean steam mop pads after each use, remove stains and odors, choose a wash cycle, and dry microfiber pads without damaging them.

Learn how to use a Bissell steam mop, from choosing a model and checking your floor to filling the tank, selecting steam, cleaning, and care.

Learn how to use a Shark steam mop: prepare sealed floors, fill the tank, choose a setting, clean in safe passes, and care for the mop pad.

A Shark steam mop not heating up may have a loose connection, low water, or a heating issue. Check these safe steps before contacting Shark support.