Shark takes on Dyson with steam mop that's £260 cheaper than Wash G1

This steam mop will cut through grease and dirt

Keeping hard floors clean can be a challenge when there's lots of people - especially children and pets - traipsing across them on a regular basis. But cleaning is made easier with a steam mop, which helps quickly lift stubborn dirt for detergent-free cleaning.

This Shark steam mop isn't the most advanced mop available, but with a £20 discount, it's only £39.99 from Shark, making it an easy choice for shoppers.

Compare that to the discounted Dyson Wash G1 - the crème-de-la-crème of hard floor cleaning - and the Shark model is £260 cheaper than that discounted Dyson.

Steam mops are faster than conventional mopping, needing less water and drying much faster, which is why I bought this Shark Steam Mop myself. I have recently tiled the