AirCraft PowerGlide Cordless Rechargeable Hard Floor Cleaner and Polisher With 4 Cleaning Buffing Pads, Perfect for Wood, Tile, Laminate and Hard Floors, White

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First things first: this is a super-expensive robot vacuum cleaner and mop. So, what’s it doing on this list? Quite simply, it’s the best automated mop that we have reviewed before. While most robot vacuum cleaners that can mop usually just drip water onto a microfibre cloth, the X1 Omni is different.

Here, I’ve selected the top four cleaners, with both plug-in and battery-powered models. I’ve chosen a selection of cleaners, too, including polishers, vacuums and roller systems, so that you can find the right type for your home. The water trigger is easy to use too, which meant we were able to deliver a controlled and wide spray of water to clean with. The design of the floor head is a little bulky but it's not too tall and the long handle flexes almost parallel to the floor, meaning it can reach under sofas and other low furniture with ease. It can be a little awkward to navigate around furniture or fragile decor though.Overall, the innovative design combines the cleanliness of using a mop with the convenience and technology of a steam cleaner. It's a useful gadget to have, especially for those who struggle with washing the floors on a weekly basis. How well does it work?

If it’s a properly affordable steam mop you’re after, the Beldray Detergent Steam Cleaner should be a fantastic choice. And, this cleaner is also certified for use on rugs and carpet that can be wet washed. You don’t get the full cleaning ability that a carpet cleaner gives you, but for regular maintenance, this model does a great job. As with the first product, the Glide 2 is part of the ONEPWR range of devices, which includes vacuum cleaners, spot cleaners and more. This model ships with a 4Ah battery, but you can use any ONEPWR battery from other products. If you’ve got other products, that’s handy, as you can boost runtime here by reusing your existing batteries. This machine has a variety of cleaning fluids available, although you can use it with most floor cleaners – and it’s safe to use on sealed wood floors, too. Once done, the rollers can be easily removed and put through the washing machine, prepping them for the next time you need the cleaner. We measured battery life at 21m 13s in our tests, which was enough to clean our 25m² kitchen and wiz around the rest of our downstairs. How many hard floors you have and how dirty they are will affect your cleaning range.

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For light, everyday cleaning, the pink pads will suffice, however for anything more than light soiling, the blue pads will help to produce a streak-free finish. It was also much faster than using a mop, with a single charge lasting for a decent length of time (30-40 minutes). Not to mention, the 0.3-litre tank gave us more than enough water to cover a wide space. For tough stains and the best performance, theKarcher FC 5 Hard Floor Cleaneris hard to beat. This plug-in model automatically dispenses cleaning detergent onto the two microfibre rollers beneath the machine. These spin at high speed, buffing out stains and almost pulling you along with the rolling action. All of these models are built to take care of hard floors, with dedicated cleaning heads and detergent formulated to clean up dirt and leave a streak-free finish.

Arriving in a relatively small box, the AirCraft Powerglide requires some assembly to get it ready to go. First, you need to clip the extension pole into the cleaning unit and then the handle clips into the top. Once assembled, the handle and pole can be clipped upright, which enables the Powerglide to stand up unaided. After use, hard floors dried in a matter of seconds, which means you don't have to hang around waiting. It cleaned all of our stains and dirt effortlessly, too. However, we did notice that it left some light streaks around the edges and that it struggled to clean right into the grouting on tiled floors. That being said, it still did a good job of cleaning right up to the edges, thanks to the flexibility of the pads.The Powerglide can clean up to 20sqm per minute, although speed will depend on how soiled your floor is: dirtier parts of a floor may require more attention. To test, I put the Powerglide through its paces in my kitchen, which routinely becomes dirty thanks to four cats coming in and going out. Fast and easy to use, the AirCraft PowerGlide is an impressive multipurpose floor cleaner that produces a great finish on a range of hard floors. There’s no cable to get tangled in and it’s easy to spray water, as the controls are located near the handle. A handy light on the floor head guides you, should you venture into dark crevices or under furniture, and the product can stand up on its own when you’re done - no need to lean it against any walls.