Difference between Shark S7201 and S7001 Scrubbing and Sanitizing Hard Floor Steam Mop:
The S7201 has Steam Blaster to apply extra steam to help remove stubborn stains whereas the S7001 does not have the Steam Blaster.
The S7201 has fingertip control to easily change cleaning modes and trigger steam blast whereas the control on the S7001 is located at the middle part of steamer body.
Water Capacity
The S7201 water capacity is 320 ml (10.8 oz.) versus 410 ml (13.9 oz.) on the S7001.
According to Shark, the S7201 cleans up to 3x better stuck on stain removal versus the traditional steam Mop S1000 whereas the S7001 cleans up to 2x better stuck on stain removal.
The difference between Shark S7000, S7000AMZ and S7001 hard floor steam mops are as follows:
- Steam Modes
The Shark S7000 and S7000AMZ have 2 steam modes: LIGHT and NORMAL, whereas the S7001 has 3 modes: LIGHT, NORMAL and DEEP.
In these modes, the amount of steam will be produced and the rotating speed of the pads are different.
Commonly,
LIGHT mode is for cleaning delicate surfaces and quick cleanups, the steam produced is the least, and the pads spin in the slowest speed;
NORMAL mode is for everyday use, more steam will be produced than in LIGHT mode, and the pads spin faster;
DEEP mode is for cleaning heavy traffic areas, removing stuck-on messes and stains and sanitizing. In this mode, the max amount of steam will be produced and the pads spin the fastest. - Headlights
The S7001 has led headlights to help reveal hidden debris, illuminate low light spots and help you do a more thorough cleaning.
Whereas the S7000 and S7000AMZ do not feature the headlights. - Amount of Pads included
The S7000 comes with 2 Dirt Grip Soft Scrub Washable Pads,
the S7000AMZ comes with 6 Dirt Grip Soft Scrub Washable Pads,
whereas the S7001 comes with 4 Dirt Grip Soft Scrub Washable Pads. - Water Tank Capacity
The S7000 and S7000AMZ have a 410 ml / 13.9 oz. water tank whereas the S7001 has a 320 ml / 10.8 oz. tank. - Color
The S7000 is Green,
the S7000AMZ is Pure Water Blue,
whereas the S7001 is Gold.
| Steam Mop | Shark S7000 Steam Mop | Shark S7000AMZ Steam Mop | Shark S7001 Steam Mop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | S7000 | S7000AMZ | S7001 |
| Surfaces to use on | Sealed Hard Floors | Sealed Hard Floors | Sealed Hard Floors |
| Power Source | Corded | Corded | Corded |
| Cord Length | 22-foot | 22-foot | 22-foot |
| Wattage | 1120W | 1120W | 1120W |
| Steam Modes | 2 modes: Light,Normal | 2 modes: Light,Normal | 3 modes: Light,Normal,Deep |
| Tank Capacity | 410 ml / 13.9 oz. | 410 ml / 13.9 oz. | 320 ml / 10.8 oz. |
| Headlights | No | No | Yes |
| Pads Included | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Filling Flask | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Swivel Steering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Upright Lock | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Color | Green | Pure Water Blue | Gold |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs | 7.7 lbs | 7.8 lbs |
| Dimensions (inch) | 13.70 x 6.75 x 46.50 | 13.70 x 6.75 x 46.50 | 13.70 x 6.75 x 46.50 |
| Warranty | one year limited warranty | one year limited warranty | one year limited warranty |
Some Questions and Answers:
- What types of floors can these steam mops clean?
These steam mops are designed for use on all sealed hard floor surfaces, such as sealed hardwood, laminate, vinyl, marble, tile, stone.
And they cannot be used to clean carpet or area rugs. - Do you need to use any cleaning solutions?
No. It is recommended to use distilled water only.
No chemicals needed. No vinegar, bona, essential oils, etc. - Can you turn off the steam and use only the scrubbing feature?
No, they steam and scrub floors at the same time.
You cannot turn off the steam nor the rotating pads. - Does you have to pump the handle to generate steam?
No, you do not have to do that.