Kmart Homemaker Steam Mop STM-501
VerifiedMPN: STM-50172 reviews
Positive reviews
KMart Bring This Steam Mop Back!! – Have used this steam mop to clean two houses. Works a dream. Water tank is small but I can do whole house floors with 2-3 topups. Site of plug cord is annoying as it always gets under/in way of your feet. It is lightweight, easy to use, cleans and dries super fast with no streaking. It was so good I wanted my own. However, KMart has superseded… Read more
this one with an ANKO brand, which I absolutely loathed and returned within 24 hours. Its heavy, clunky, the triangular pad wouldnt stick properly and especially when getting into the corners like its meant to; it leaked, it left water streaks everywhere and couldnt be switched off on the handle switch I had to flick it off at the PowerPoint. Please bring this STM501 back!!!
Great for a year, then it stopped working – Worked great for a year and then it stopped. Lightweight. Yes small water tank but not an issue for me to take a few seconds to refill. Was a few minutes until the floor was dry and not slippery. Show details
Was THE BEST replaced by K-mart with a new model that is no good! – This was the best mop we ever had. Cleaned well, no streaks of water, floor dry is seconds. The only problem was that it lasted around a year and we had to buy a new one after this model broke down. Unfortunetley, K-mart no logner sells these and the new ANKO model is nowhere near the previous one. It does not clean well as the previous model did… Read more
and the floor is all wet so you wait a few minutes till it becomes dry. Very dissapointed with this new model. The only good thing about is the swivel head and larger watertank but otherwise I do not like it. Loved the old one. Please bring it back!
Negative reviews
Lasted a just over a year – Was good up to the point it failed with decent size tank and can be refilled whilst on. The cord however was far too short. I realise this mop was "only" $45 but I would still expect a steam mop that was used less than once a month on a small house to last longer than twelve months; it's a kettle on a stick with no moving parts for crying out… Read more
loud. Towards the end it spilt water everywhere and then just stopped producing steam. I suspect it was jammed but wasn't going to try and pull the whole thing apart.
Unfortunately I lost the receipt and the best K-Mart could offer was a $5 store credit, despite this model clearly being their in-house brand on the label and me showing a bank statement for the purchase. The staff member tried to wriggle out by saying the warranty was 12 months to which I asked whether they'd expect an electrical appliance like this to last longer than a year under the consumer law.
Have since replaced with a model from another store. Won't be buying electrical from K-Mart again.
STM-501 NOT NOW AVAILABLE REPLACED BY ANKO MODEL JC-230 – I purchased the K-Mart steam mop on the good reviews of the STM-501, however, was advised by staff that it has been superseded by the ANKO JC-230 now $49. Worked okay, however, the pad only picked up grime around the edges of the pad, nothing in the center! My old steam mop had toweling pads which collected dirt all over the base. Am going to… Read more
have to improvise somehow to make the center of the pad reach the floor - will purchase extra pads & some velcro. Will try two pads at a time to see if that will work; Only one pad is included with the mop purchase. pity, it would be better marketing if 2 or 3 were included at a slightly dearer price.
Disappointed – Not happy to be honest, it's not mentioned anywhere about wattage. my husband bought it not know it so he got it to try it, very weak specially for dried stuff on floor it won't remove them. It's water finishes very quickly considering you need to keep going on spots few times before it gets cleaned( if it does). Cord is a normal size but bad… Read more
thing about it is that it gets on the way if mopping if u want to use all length of it. I am not a big fan of rectangle mop cloth I prefer triangle but that's my opinion. Finally good point, it gets ready quickly. It doesn't leave the floor wet if ur floor is not very dirty and u want to use it slightly.
Recent reviews
Not a bad product – Find this works well. Only issue I find is it tips over easily, the pad isn’t attached and the power cord isn’t really long enough. Other than that, it does a good job. Show details
It is a OK mop shame it discontinued – My mop works ok, not the best, but does the job. Pad needs constant cleaning. My problem is while it is still working, I need more pads and Kmart dont sell them anymore. What is the solution for this ? Show details
Perfect – Steams super hot. Easy to use. Heats up in 20 seconds and light. It feels strong and sturdy . I cleaned my livingroom and kitchen and hallway with one fill. The floors took about 5 mins to dry. The cord however is really short. I also done a section of my rug and it gave it quite the refresher. Show details
Best one don't pay more – I purchased this after buying and returning two shark mops. Hands down the best and it's a quarter of the price. I've had mine for around 2 years. Never had a problem I have large white tiled floors and it works great. Never streaks always spotless. And replacements pads are available as well. Don't waste your money on big branded ones. Show details
Simply The Best Ever!! – Of all the steam mops I have had, this has to be the best. Nice and compact fits into the corners during use, puts out really good jets of steam, leaves the floor dry and no streaks. Pads are easily fitted onto the base with velcro, what more can I say only please Kmart don't change it or discontinue. Show details
does the job – I like it and it does what it's supposed to do. water tank is small but hey why complaint for something that cost $35. It's worth every cent. If it breaks in a year it was still worth it Show details
Loved it – I loved this steam mop when I purchased it and for the bargain price it worked fantastically. Unfortunately I had to return for a refund about 8 months after buying when it stopped steaming/heating up properly and spitted out water leaving my floors soaking wet. I didn’t opt for a replacement but chose a refund, but I will probably buy another one… Read more
as when it was working it worked great. I would recommend anyone to make sure they keep their receipt though.
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Best one I've tried – Loving this mop. Had known brand names before and found them heavy and hard work. Love the fact that this is small and light weight. Job takes less time. can do my whole house with 2 tanks full of water. Floors feel squeaky clean afterwards. Wont be spending loads of money on big brands again. Totally recommend this mop. Show details
Does a great job at a low price – I bought the KMart steam mop to trial a steam mop on our new tiled floors, and I couldn’t be more pleased. It’s light and easy to use, with the water level easy to see and fill, and the mop head is attached via Velcro for easy removal. The only downfall I’ve experienced is the cord length, which is easily fixed with an extension cord. I haven’t bothered to upgrade to a more expensive steam mop as this is doing a great job. Show details
Cheap option but works best!Loved it – This works wonders! For the cheap price compared to most steam mops,this is worth way more than the price. Had it for 6months now and no problems with the item yet. i steam mop the whole house every week and i love it! The steam is really nice and it cleans quickly. Cons- it's noisy. so you wouldnt want to steam mop if you have a baby sleeping. Show details
So far so good !! – I have a lot of tiled area and after reading positive online reviews I took myself off to K-Mart and honestly I can't fault it ..... I've only been using it for a few weeks but very happy with the cleaning and ease of use....I would not hesitate in reccomending this product. Show details
Not happy! Electrical sparks and dead steamer – After a handful of uses, the steamer started sparking and a strong burning electrical smell was emitted. I switched off and tried to turn on again but it was dead. Very scary experience, I would not recommend this product.You get what you pay for. I have now purchased a more expensive steamer mop from Good Guys (I hope this one doesn't blow up!). Show details
Best yet – I bought this steam mop as my other one had broken and I wanted some time to do some research before I purchased a “better quality brand“. I was immediately impressed by the cleaning standard of this machine. I will look no further as I just love it. Thank you K Mart. Show details
Best $45 I’ve spent this year! – LOVE it! I have had a few steam mops, the last being the Haan which cost over $200 (and which died twice within warranty) this one puts out much more steam than all of them. It’s very light, has a large head for great floor coverage, heats up in seconds,I can honestly say it’s the best one I have used. So far I have used it on porcelain tiles,… Read more
sandstone tiles (which are very hard to get clean),vinyl and on two rugs as well as carpet, all with perfect results. This mop is a real powerhouse and I couldn’t be happier, thanks Kmart!
September 6th 2018 Update: Best $45 ever spent!!!!!
Brilliant! I have had a few steam mops, the last being the Haan which was over $200 (and died twice during the warranty time) The Kmart beats them all, hands down! Large swivel head, micro fibre pads with easy Velcro on and off and you can get 3 new ones in a pack for $9!
I have seen the light – I read the reviews and bought it last night - used it this morning and want to sing its praises. This mop is a gamechanger for me. So many mops have come and go - this one is a keeper. I have unsealed, honed travertine limestone floors, so I really wanted to take care of them (just moved in last week), as I do know that harsh chemicals can… Read more
break down the tile but also I want to be able to clean efficiently (like harsh chamicals can). This is the answer for me - the super hot steam just helps break down any stains. I do one spray of stone cleaner directly on stubborn spots so I reckon that one bottle is going to last me 2-3 years, and the mop (and spray) helps me find out which stains were the "acidic" colour-fast stains (which aint gonna come out unless I use a stone poultice if I can be bothered) from the previous owners, and which are the easily removed ones.
I highly highly recommend this steam mop if anyone has travertine floors - perfect for the job when you have to be chemically careful.
People complain about the length of the cord - it was fine for my small place - in fact the cord can get in the way (too long lol), but there is a fastening hook on the handle to help keep the cord out of the way when using the mop. Easy to manoever, I refilled while it was on at least 5 times to do the entire lower floor but this was because I needed to make a deep clean - just make sure you take less than 10 seconds to do refill while on. Pad was filthy at the end so I will wash it and use the spare that came in the box for next time.
Fantastic steam mop – My old Kenwood steam mop stopped working and I was going to spend about $200 to replace it, then read the reviews about the Homemaker (now called Home & Co.) steam mop and thought I would go to Kmart and buy it for $45. This machine is fantastic for the price. If you just want something to steam clean the floors, this is a great steam mop at an… Read more
unbelievably cheap price. Heats up very quickly and cleaned my tiled floors brilliantly. You need to be careful and watch the water level. Put the mop pad straight onto the mop head with the Velcro. This is not a fancy mop, it is compact and very easy to use. Can't believe it only cost me $45. So happy I read the reviews and didn't go out and spend a fortune.
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Value for money and does the job – Very satisfied with good Ol Kmart steam mop - it does the job. doesn't leave pools of water around. dries quick. Glad I didnt spend hundreds on top brands as this does the job perfectly. Best $45 i spent this week. very light and heats up quick too. Good on ya Kmart! Show details
Not that's great – Not that great it just pushed dirt around. I was disappointed that the water ran out really quickly. The on button needs to be turned on and off twice for it to start heating. It maneuvered ok, I just found the pads weren't big enough. I ended up returning it. Show details
Great value for money – I had a more expensive steam mop that never seemed to work properly, so thought this one couldn't be any worse! It steams up quickly and is pretty powerful. It's easy to maneuver around tiles, corners and the toilet. I can pretty much get all my kitchen/living area done on one tank and the cord is pretty long. I've bought extra pads easily and cheaply at kmart, which is handy. Show details
Don't Attach The Bottom Plate, It's Not Needed! – After I realised that the velcro on the cleaning pad is strong enough to hold the cleaning pad on WITHOUT the need for the white, clip-on plate provided, I was MUCH happier with my steam cleaning results! The velcro is strong and holds the pad on well, so now I can get the really close contact with my tiled floors that I desired! I have also… Read more
found, holding the steam mop in one place on the ground-in dirt spots for a few seconds helps to remove the tougher stains.
Still assessing the effectiveness of this steam mop (first one I have ever owned), but so far, so good.
It worth it for the money you pay – We have tried 2 other steam cleaners and they were making all the tiles wet after cleaning, but this one is quite good and does the job much cheaper than some of these fancy mobs, The only thing that bothers is that it does not have a start and stop button on the handle and also the cord is bit short, at least for our house. Show details
Superb value for money – Purchased one of these recently after reading so many good comments about this product and was not disappointed. The steam mop is light and seems well designed and compact for storage too. For a fraction of the price of branded steam mops, if this lasts even for a year.. you have made good use of it. The chord is long enough to do one large… Read more
room, obviously not big enough for the whole house. Same with the water tank.
Steam starts coming out within 30 seconds or so, is very effective against stains and sticky Marks on my wooden floor. There is Also an extra pad and attachment for carpet cleaning.
Works on most floor surfaces.
Theres no facility to add floor cleaning liquid, however you can sprinkle some around the room before mopping it up with the steam mop.
So far so good – Easy to use I have no issue with it Leaves my floor dry and clean only wish I could use other liquid instead of only water something that makes my rooms smell good after wash also wish I could use it on tough marks like shoe makes and nail polish spills. Show details
Great bang for buck! – Cleaning is a breeze with this mop. Heats up quickly and floors are dried very quickly too. We use with a great sense of satisfaction on our polished wooden and tiled floors. Pads can be washed and re used but if you need new ones kmart sells replacements. Only 2 minor gripes (but the cost and effectiveness outweigh both) Cord is a bit annoying (I'm used to a cordless vacuum) Water reservoir is a bit small Show details
Does the job – Short cord, so need a extension cord. Does the job for a steam mop at half the cost. Compact and easy to use. Doesn't have a big tank, so have to refill often. Only issue is that you can only use it on tiles. Mop heads are cheap to replace. Show details
It is a must have – It works well. I did refill without waiting to be cold and sound right so don't worry about the water tank size. Reasonable cable length. It comes with spare pad and they can be washed easily. It looks to have cheap quality but it really works well. It leaves the floor a bit wet but it happens for most of the expensive one as well. For a well… Read more
known brand you have to pay maybe 10 times but they will not have more that 3 years warranty. So even if it stop working after one year warranty you can buy another one and another one :-)
Cheap item that exceeds most other steam mops – I've had mine for 6 months now. This review is after quite a bit of use, as our tiled area is about 100 square meters and gets steam cleaned every fortnight. It only gets 4 stars as I have been spoilt by one that is no longer available. This steam mop is easy to manoeuvre, quick heating, and much better value than those that are 2 and 3 times the price. I recommend this item for its easy set up and efficiency in cleaning. Show details
Best steam mop ever – I might just have to buy another one to have on hand in case they ever stop making them!! It does a wonderful job and dries very quickly. Easy to fill, reheats quickly after refilling, light, washable pad that goes in the washing machine. Highly recommended by Choice so that influenced my decision. The best steam mop I have ever used. Show details
Literally changed my life – I purchased the steam mop from Kmart as part of my birthday present last year. When I got home and decided to steam the tiles and carpets in my house thinking this was just another mop I was sorely mistaken! This steam mop has changed my life, I literally love it!! Gets off stubborn dirt, leaves the tiles super clean and white, carpets come up… Read more
fresh and look amazing!! It’s lightweight, easy to use and fill, and it does the job. I’ve even used it on the couch and just to clean really whatever I can with it..I wish the water tank was a little bigger so I could just steam all day no refilling but otherwise Kmart can do no wrong and this mop is proof!!! I hope it works forever
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