Tell me about your steam mop

[MarineWife]

I've decided I want to one. My dad said he'd get it for me for my birthday (when did I become the person who wants household appliances as presents? ). I think I've got it narrowed down to either the Bissell Steam Mop or the Reliable Steam Boy. I definitely do NOT want the Shark steam mop. I've had a couple of other Shark products that are awful and will never buy that brand again.

I have a couple of questions keeping me from deciding for sure. I've read the cord on the Bissell is short but can't find anywhere that tells me exactly how long it is. The Steamboy's cord is 16 feet long. I also can't find anything on the actual capacity of the Bissell water tank, only that it runs for about 15 minutes. The Steamboy says it runs for 30 minutes and it's water tank capacity is 3.3 cups.

Can anyone tell me the actual length of the cord and capacity of the water tank on the Bissell? Also, what's better and why, a triangular mop head that only swivels 180 degrees or a rectangular mop head that swivels 360 degrees? TIA

[es1967]

Just saw your thread. I just bought the steam mop by shark and it worked great for me. It was extremely light and easy to use. I have a small place all tiled and I feel it worked easier and better than washing with my mop and cloths. The only thing I miss is my tea tree oil smell after cleaning. I was going to return it if it didn't work but it made this job so easy I'm definitely keeping it. I could do it one handed thats how light it was.

[bamsmom]

MarineWife, so what did you end up getting? and did you like it? i want to get a steam mop for my hardwood floors and i can't decide what to get! thanks!!