Shark Genius Steam Pocket Mop

This mop Shark Genius Steam Pocket Mop came as a gift that I asked for - and boy is it awesome!
The geniuses at Shark really came through on this one. The mop cleans and sanitizes with just water! You can't beat that. No harsh chemicals or cleaners needed to get your floors cleaned.
I share everything I learned about it from the moment it came out of the box. Including the fact that I thought you could just flip the mop head and use the other side - NO - see instructions at 1:54 for using the clean side of the Dirt Grip Pad.
For a 2-dog family, this mop is a big deal.
The model I have is S5003D. And no, I don't get paid for this, it really is the best helpful tool that's come along in a long time and I want everyone to know.
#ThanksSharkGenius #GottaLoveaShark #BestCleaningToolEver

[@estellestone5322]

The absolute BEST tutorial on this by far. I couldn't figure out how to put the mop head on and looked at so many tutorials until I found yours. Yours was the ONLY one that showed how to put the head on the mop. Thank you! This was so concise and easy to watch. Wonderful!

[@2cents859]

Same here best video for this mop

[@wayx9128]

I have pretty much used KZbin since it’s conception and this is one of the best instructional videos I have found. Thank you.

[@lifehacksbylw]

Thank you, that's very kind! :)

[@utubestalker.dotcom]

Instructions say do not add essential oils to water tank. If you want the floor to smell good you can add essential oils to a small cloth and put it inside between the mop head pad, so that the steam can reach the exterior essential oil and the floor without damaging the internals of the steamer mop itself. Cheers 😽

[@vickieden5022]

****You should've added to use distilled water only*** tap water can damage the steamer

[@Judy45432]

I used my Shark mop for the first time today. I used this video for the setup and step-by-step instructions. This was an excellent how-to video, and it is an excellent and easy to use mop. Thank you.

[@RADCOMJ1]

I'm a bloke and obviously I didn't read the instruction manual and Ive had an earlier version of this cleaner for several years. lol..Thank you so much for showing me the quick and easy way of changing the pads and flipping it properly🤗 Shark should send you some free cleaning pads or a lovely bottle of wine for this excellent tutorial

[@lifehacksbylw]

Glad it helped!

[@MeMe-mn1xx]

Thank you! Super helpful, to the point and told me everything I needed to know without extra fluff! Bravo!!

[@xeniacalvo7787]

I used my Shark steamer for the first time today. I had someone using it but I never saw them actually getting it ready. I watched your video and it made it so much easier than reading the manual. Thank you for sharing.

[@Diva9000x]

I thought there was a swivel-action that allowed you to flip to the clean side of the pad. Thank you for showing how to do that in your video. I've had other steam mops and this one works very well. NOTE TO NEW STEAM MOP USERS: Use distilled water and don't put any essential oils, bleach, Lysol, etc. in the tank. It will clog the steam holes over time (been there, done that). I lightly spray my floors with a natural scent mixture before I use the mop. That works well for me.

[@SpinsterNix444]

I just bought this used from Mercari and came straight here to look for a review. You did a great job and now I feel confident to just start using it as soon as it arrives! So thank you 😊

[@lifehacksbylw]

I hope you like it, too!

[@ninabennett909]

Wow! I just bought this mop this week and it really works! It's better than a mop! It's less work:) thanks.

[@kalievesely3200]

I feel like throwing out my mop!

[@CurtisDJunior]

@@kalievesely3200 I like the fact with 3 passes up and down it's clean and disinfectEd I was about to buy a wet mop glad I didn't have tile floors basically

[@cherylhassett4549]

This video was awesome!!!! Used my mop for the first time and to watch how easy it is with someone using it was great!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@lifehacksbylw]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@michaelgalea5146]

This was excellent. Thank you.

[@lifehacksbylw]

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine!

[@logan962]

Excellent excellent review and how to, you were precise and showed how well to use this product, your the best I've seen so far when it comes to product reviews 😁 keep up the good work and thank you

[@chanalan18]

I Have been using this mop and learned so much more from watching this!

[@ruseventyfour2948]

Just a thought but maybe the instruction manual should be next on your list

[@NaomiC336]

Thank you. I inherited my mop grim my daughter and couldn’t figure out mop head release. I finally found you. On to cleaning!!

[@assumptionisthemotherofall2402]

Thanks my mom couldn’t figure out the pads so I sent her your video saved me a trip 💙👍🏿

[@jmmurphy3143]

From a single dad with two cats, a dog, squirrel and teenage daughter I can’t thank you enough. I was a little co fused on the way the mop head was to be laying on the floor

[@chikilin4831]

How’s it going with the pet hair ? Does it pick it up ?

[@ruseventyfour2948]

Squirrel but no racoon? U need more pets

[@heatherhd98]

Omg, the Quick release sold me. I don’t need anything else.

[@christschool]

This type of excellent video is why I come to KZbin. Thank you!

[@luvlyv33zfaith75]

Thank you so much for this video. I was ready to send my mop back. Now I understand it much better.

[@lifehacksbylw]

Happy to help!

[@user-tk5xn7qd8t]

Thank you ever so much!! Saved me as i just now received my new steam mop.

[@lifehacksbylw]

Glad it helped!

[@civilizeddiva]

Since the pandemic, I have been cleaning my unit more frequently. I find myself referring back to this video before steam mopping. Not certain why I always put mopping off. The unit is easy to use and does a great job. Also, I lift the unit and vertically clean the base-boards and lower cabinets. Not sure what type of paint the owner used in the kitchen, but the cabinets get sticky and are hard to clean. The steam does a decent job : ) We always look over my work and think: "Wow! the kitchen floor looks great!"

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

I'm moving to a new house and I want to get a steam mop because the landlord did not have the floors cleaned before I moved in. Thanks for the review!

[@ms.craftycapricorn9475]

Same! And so many people go in and out to look at the place... I’m steaming those floors soon as I get in lol

[@datboylance]

Great video!!!! Going to buy mine through Amazon now.

[@lifehacksbylw]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@debcoffman985]

I'm so glad to watch your video I understood all of it ty for giving us easy directions

[@6058jeremysmith]

Excellent review and instructions….

[@qtpham9715]

This video was awesome! Very thorough on explaining how to use this steam mop. Thanks for posting!

[@jeanettehess3610]

Great review and instructions!

[@lifehacksbylw]

I'm glad it helped!

[@arielstivers6363]

This was a great video I didn't realize there was that steam feature thank you!

[@lifehacksbylw]

Glad it helped!

[@soramame7528]

Nice video. Thank you. It’s helpful.

[@lawlini1979]

Great video. Well done 👍

[@bowersdenicia29]

A few days ago I purchased this brand new from my local Thrift store and need some help with setup. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@kalievesely3200]

No way!!

[@kalievesely3200]

Lucky

[@k2recordist]

Excellent demo…

[@donnawanna9833]

Thank you

[@annademo]

I strongly recommend using only distilled water in the device.

[@petrasvainilavicius8455]

Thanks for the such detailed review🤩👍

[@lifehacksbylw]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheChap1012]

WOW, thank you so much to take the time to make this invaluable video. Very nicely explained. Big KUDOS. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@hannahleehoffman3779]

Great video!

[@adrianmalonejr.2692]

Good video !

[@geku953]

Very well explained. Thank you 😊

[@CurtisDJunior]

Good review

[@43ANGELAB]

finally someone did a video and i can wash the pads , THANKS

[@paulasalyer157]

Is it ok to use tap water ? How would you clean lime or resent built up ? Or hard water built up ?

[@fredfarjadpour6261]

Hi can we clean carpet as well with this machine?

[@lifehacksbylw]

I don't think you would get the results you are looking for with this product. Also, it does not recommend using on carpets.

[@handmadelady]

I only got one pad in the mop box I didn't realize it untill awhile after I purchased it

[@lifehacksbylw]

Try giving their customer service center a call and let them know. They are usually very accommodating!

[@MartinParnham]

Getting the pad on the mop head is more difficult than you make it look! I've found it to be a bit of a faff but it probably gets easier the more you wash and use pads as the pockets will probably slacken a little. The jug doesn't fill up the water tank to the fill line, so you need about one-and-a-bit jug's worth of water. You're better off just using a bigger jug. I don't understand why Shark would supply a jug that doesn't hold enough water fill the tank up. Minor moan but I don't get it!

[@MakeWay4CJ]

Ok I see that the marketing is stating that the floor is cleaned using only water...but how? I understand that heat may take care of some of the bacteria but if steam and water werethe only thing that we needed to deep clean anything then there would never have been a need for disinfectant - we would have just steamed everything! So how do we actually know that this steam mop gets rid of bacteria that can come from say.....dog or cat accidents?

[@lifehacksbylw]

Here's a pretty good explanation on whether steaming will work with your efforts: chiefsteamer.com/kb/can-steam-kill-viruses/

[@lisamarie9823]

is Porcelain floors the same at Stone? Hope so cause I bought this for my floors

[@lifehacksbylw]

Here's a link that may help. You may want to contact a local flooring supply company, just to be sure this is best for your floors. "Natural Stone Tile vs. Porcelain Tile - The Pros and Cons of Each" www.kbconstructionnj.com/natural-stone-tile-vs-porcelain/

[@CarlaSiccardi-tt3ij]

Why would the steam mop only have one scrubbing mat

[@lifehacksbylw]

God question. I will leave the answer here for someone who knows... anybody?

[@Holly-days]

Great instructional video! I bought this unit used from Amazon and it worked great about 4 or 5 times. Today, it heated up all right, but did not spray any steam onto the pad. Nothing different between last use and today and I can’t see anything wrong with it. Dismantled it and put the constituent parts back together. Using soft and “RO” (reverse osmosis filter) water and it looks like some water dribbled out, but no steam even though the internal element heated up. Any suggestions? Found it on sale again at Amazon and bought a new one with a decent return timeframe. But, if I can get the first one to work, I will have extra for our winter condo.

[@lifehacksbylw]

Good question! I have not yet had this problem and wonder if anyone else has easy idea. I did find what seems like a simple solution using a paperclip on this blog: www.hunker.com/13421671/how-to-fix-a-shark-steam-mop-that-wont-release-steam

[@maloriecelles7749]

Where did you get that hanging system? I have been wondering how to hang my mop. Thanks!

[@lifehacksbylw]

I finally found where I bought it - Home Depot! Try this link to see it on HDs website. Very inexpensive! www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-16-in-Wall-Mounted-White-Storage-Tool-Organizer-18026/202305469

[@JE-eb2tn]

Is a steam mop more effective than a wet mop with chemicals?

[@lifehacksbylw]

I haven't done research, but what I like is the natural approach to cleaning in this mop versus chemical products and residue.

[@wwfsmd4123]

Yes, by far. But don't take my word for it, buy one from a store that has a liberal return policy. If you're not thrilled with its performance, you can return it. I've used Shark mops with and without steam power blaster, both work great.

[@kimberlycleveland181]

Great video. Trying to register but can't find the serial number?

[@kathleenhall3682]

My floors come out streaky

[@lifehacksbylw]

Do you know if it was previously treated with a product like Mop & Glo? Some products level a residue on the surface to give a floor "shine." So that's my best guess. 👌

[@Jay-iq6yh]

Hi Would you say that I need to buy extra replacement mop heads when I purchase this cleaner? Thank you

[@lifehacksbylw]

I highly recommend getting extra ones! You can wash them, but you will be surprised how much dirt they pick up. By having extra, you will be able to rotate them.

[@KellyK387]

Not getting any steam from mine

[@lifehacksbylw]

We haven't had any problems with ours. Is there anyone out there who has had success with fixing this problem?

[@uoohoo99]

Mine is 2-3 years old and have never opened till now. Mine doesn't have a steam level to choose from.

[@lifehacksbylw]

Sorry to hear. I hope the steam works. It's amazing!

[@patriziacaldani4724]

Posso usare la scopa sul pavimento in cotto?

[@lifehacksbylw]

I have not tried this. If it works for you, please let us know. Thank you!

[@monicayanez5358]

Hi I wanted to know when I’m using the mop and the side of the mop gets dirty I have to release the mob turn it to the clean side? Is that how your suppose to do it

[@lifehacksbylw]

At the 3:32 mark, I show how you release the mop pad and turn the mop to reload the pad and work with the clean side. Does that make sense? Let me know, if not.

[@taraminyard6274]

Can I use on laminate wood floors? Low setting?

[@rogue7272]

Yes it says low for laminate

[@sisterkeisha]

Where do u get extra pads? Cause I would need more pads

[@lifehacksbylw]

Did you try: Steam Mop Pads Replacement for Shark S3973D S6002 S5003D S6001 S6003 S5001 S5002, 3-Pack - Walmart.com - Walmart.com www.walmart.com/ip/Steam-Mop-Pads-Replacement-for-Shark-S3973D-S6002-S5003D-S6001-S6003-S5001-S5002-3-Pack/588951951?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=5061&&adid=22222222228107454486&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=233481425192&wl4=aud-1319366384141:pla-383261468856&wl5=9033474&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113537670&wl11=online&wl12=588951951&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjwq7aGBhADEiwA6uGZpxUFyWKWY03BYOzLxD7PhWBIZyq0q-zZyQOIVD6MUXMPGD7722PeShoCIBYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@utubestalker.dotcom]

You can multiple mop microfiber cloths from Amazon

[@mimi-yl1tz]

Mine leaks water everywhere. What am I doing wrong? 😭

[@lifehacksbylw]

You may need to return it. It shouldn't leak. I've had mine for a long time and no leaks.

[@bruceballard9664]

You do not have to remove the pad to engage the other side- you just flip it over

[@chrd2908]

With this version, flipping it over is just to enable the steam blast function. You have to go back to the original side for steam to release. That's why she removed the pad to use the other side.

[@LeyserDJGuate]

The head is not steady moves to much too weak to press

[@trammyluu]

I just use like 2x and now my steam mop doesn't steam any more

[@lifehacksbylw]

Since the steam release area is very small, try cleaning according to the outline here: www.hunker.com/13421671/how-to-fix-a-shark-steam-mop-that-wont-release-steam It may be hard water?

[@rmac4321]

Give customer center a call. They just mailed me a new one and I didn't even have the original receipt.

[@BARUCH6223]

She must didn’t read the WARNING INSTRUCTIONS UNDER DO NOT, number 11. In the owner’s Guide. “Do not plug in with wet hands and DO NOT USE BARE FEET!!!” People please have shoes on when you use any Apliance period, to avoid electrical shock.

[@Naoxsui]

🧐🧐🧐

[@CurtisDJunior]

@@Naoxsui lol

[@cmnr8487]

having shoes on will not avoid an electrical shock. Having shoes can help protect your feet from running over them, or burning them on hot steam etc but it wont' do anything for shocks.

[@redflamered]

Thank you