Black & Decker’s Smart Choice for Cleaning – the SmartSelect Steam Mop {Review}

So, Memorial Day weekend has come and gone. For us, the holiday weekend meant a lot. Living by the shore, this particular holiday is the unofficial start of summer. Tie that in with multiple family birthdays and coinciding parties and you get a recipe for plenty of cleaning to be done – before and after. Now, living with boys means, well, nothing but messes. From the kids’ toys strewn across the floor and dirty cleat tracks on the carpet to Daddy’s grease stained work clothes and simply having three cats in a house with hardwood floors, there is always something to be cleaned. While laundry and dishes are the simpler things in life, the floors are another story. In our house, “mopping” the bathroom floor really means “the kids just got a bath, splashed water all over the floor, and I dried it with a towel.” Kidding, kidding! Though, we do have those days. The whole mop and bucket thing and scrubbing grout lines just doesn’t strike my fancy. I do, however, try my best to keep things neat, tidy, and clean. Luckily, I had the opportunity to take a new approach and try out a great product in the process.

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Black & Decker – yes, the tool folk – allowed me to give a go at one of their newest products. I have always been a fan of Black & Decker and have come to know them, and their products alike, as a wonderful solution to just about every project. I was surprised to learn that they had taken the jump into household cleaning products but excited to see how their new venture would play out.

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After trying a handful of steam mops that’ve bit the dust, pun intended, learning of Black & Decker’s SmartSelect Steam Mop had me eager to try something new. One of the main issues that I often had with other brands and models was the simple fact that they didn’t have customized settings for different flooring types. I actually had one that nearly melted a laminate entryway. The Black & Decker SmartSelect Steam Mop solves that problem. With digital technology that allows you to release the correct amount of steam needed to thoroughly and safely clean numerous flooring types, including sealed hardwood, you no longer have to worry about any potential damage during cleaning.

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With the simple touch of a button, users can go from floor to floor without worry. Whether you’re switching from wood to tile or from a large space to tight corners, the Black & Decker SmartSelect Steam Mop is sure to have you, and your floors, adequately covered. Not only can it easily transition between flooring types but, with a quick step on the lever, the SmartSelect Steam Mop features a smaller, triangular steam pad to help you get into tight spaces. Locking in all of the nasty dirt and grime, the microfiber pad glides across all floors with ease.

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My favorite feature is the steam itself. In addition to having the capability to evenly and safely disburse the accurate amount of steam for every floor, the simple fact that it is just steam sells it for me. The Black & Decker SmartSelect Steam Mop kills 99.9% of germs using only water! That in itself makes it, truly, perfect for us parents (of children and/or pets!). With no need for any chemicals, simply fill the tank with water, wait for the readiness indicator light to change color, and you’re all set. One filling will last for over twenty-two minute of cleaning time!

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The SmartSelect Steam Mop also has a wonderful feature that shuts the steam function off when parked completely upright. Of course, since cleanup is the name of the game here, I bet you are all wondering how easy that is. Your typical mop and bucket would leave you with about five gallons of dirty water and a nasty mop head to clean out after you’ve finally finished cleaning the house. Black & Decker took care of that for you, too. With the SmartSelect Steam Mop, cleaning the newly dirtied mop pad is a breeze as well. With a simple step on the easy-to-release tab, you can remove the machine washable pad and toss it in the laundry without getting the slightest bit dirty!

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And as if it couldn’t get any better, I believe we may have a little something for one of you. How would you like to have your very own SmartSelect Steam Mop? Black & Decker is graciously giving one lucky Eighty MPH Mom reader the very same chance to keep your home sparkling clean while doing so safely. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Twitter, and enter below for your chance to win a brand new Black & Decker SmartSelect Steam Mop! Good luck!

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THE GIVEAWAY:

One (1) winner will receive a Black & Decker SmartSelect Steam Mop.

Giveaway open to US residents only. Ends 6/14/13. ARV $120.

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*Randi received the above product(s), free of charge, to facilitate this review. All opinions are those of reviewer only.

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354 Responses

  1. I like the Black and Decker SINGLE SERVE COFFEE MAKER! They are so nice at only getting one cup of coffee!

  2. I would love to try this ScumBuster Xtreme with 3 in 1 Extension Handle model numberS700E I have never seen one in the past..

  3. I also like the Hand Held Steamer. It would be great for cleaning appliances, countertops, sinks, showers, etc.

  4. would love to try the 2-in-1 Steam Mop
    #BDH1850SM love the features that say 25′ cord, no hands pad removal, steam bursts for tough stains!
    *if you know who I could speak with to review one of these steamers, plmk! Thanks so much!

  5. I’d like to try the 47’’ Oscillating Tower Fan with Remote. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

  6. I would love to try the 2-in-1 Steam Mop or have the 300 AMP Jump Starter for emergencies.

  7. I really like the idea of a steam mop that works. Mine is broken. But a small fridge for the office is nice too.

  8. I’d love the countertop toaster oven- the one when we first got married is looking a little rough!

  9. We are getting ready to put up a privacy fence so I would love the 12V Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer

  10. I really would like to try the 36V Lithium High Performance String Trimmer with Power Command

  11. My mom had a steamer mop made by an inferior company but man oh man did it do an awesome job on the floors of my bird room! I would love to see how Black and Decker can handle that room!

  12. with identity theft you can’t be too careful.
    15 Sheet Crosscut Shredder

    MODEL # CC1500
    Is what I would choose

  13. I really need a new weedeater and I would love to have the Black and Decker electric one.

  14. I want the Powerpro 2-in-1 Food Processor and Blender but I thing my husband would prefer the MATRIX 20V MAX* Lithium Drill/Driver & Flashlight Kit MODEL # BDCDMT120FL

  15. Our grass trimmer is broken, so we’d love the 36V Lithium High Performance String Trimmer with Power Command MODEL # LST136

    OR any heavy duty model

  16. Black and Decker makes so many useful and down-right ingenious things. 🙂 I would love the 20v Matrix drill so i could stock up on attatchments for it. It would be so conventient to have one tool that can do it all for around the house repairs.

  17. I would just love anything that can keep my floors clean with my four little angels running around !

  18. Hmmm….so many great products….I will choose the MATRIX 20V MAX* Lithium Drill Driver because I want to do more DIY projects.

  19. I would love to try the 1700 PSI Premium Electric Pressure Washer. This would absolutely make things so much easier to clean outside of our home!

  20. I also like the 36V Lithium High Performance String Trimmer with Power CommandMODEL # LST136…soooo cool!

  21. I’d love to try the 1.5 Pound Bread Machine and 10 Inch Quesadilla Grill from Black & Decker.

  22. I love B&D products. Could really use this steam mop as I have lots of tile floors. Would really be a big help and a time saver.

  23. I’ve never even heard of an electric screwdriver before! I can only imagine how much time that would save!
    Versapak® 3.6V Rechargeable Screwdriver

  24. I would also love to try the ScumBuster Xtreme with 3 in 1 Extension Handle from Black & Decker.

  25. What we could really use is a cordless hedge trimmer. The corded one we have is kinda limiting where we can put hedges.

  26. In word association, Black and Decker to me equals great power drills. I’d likt to try their 20V MAX Lithium Drill/Driver. It is so well reviewed, 5 stars with 37 reviews; can’t go wrong there. I can only imagine how well made their steam mop must be.

  27. The trimmer/edger. We just bought our first single family home, and need so much stuff to make the lawn look nice!

  28. Black & Decker SmartSelect Steam Mop is what I want to try with 2 teenage boys, husband, two large dogs and a cat in the house. It is hard to keep floors clean.

  29. I would really love the 5.0 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer – we have needed one for some time. I just never get around to it!

  30. Aside from the PRIZE which we REALLY NEED – we are also in need of yard tools (our trees, shrubs and bushes are in dire need of trimming!) so we would love to have the:

    20V Alligator Lithium Powered Lopper – MODEL # LLP120B

    and their Chainsaw would be terrific too.

  31. The Countertop Toaster Oven would be great for my kitchen. We eat bagels a lot and the toaster just doesn’t cut it!!

  32. Still trying to find the one tool for my floors. Each have their flaws but maybe this one will do the trick! Hopefully I’ll find out after winning it! 🙂

  33. I would love to purchase the Powerpro 2-in-1 Food Processor and Blender I own a very simple blender right now and would love to have this one!

  34. i would love the FLEX™ – Cordless Mini Canister Vac. It would make vacuuming my car so easy!!!!

  35. I like to try the cordless drill for $50. I would like to try that and see if it is good, even though it’s so cheap.

  36. I would love the POWERPRO 2-IN-1 FOOD PROCESSOR AND BLENDER. This would save me space and time!

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