The Kenwood Steam Mop 5000 has been designed to obtain not only a perfectly clean floor, but also effective sterilization. The degreasing and cleaning power of steam eliminates bacteria, microbes, mites without the use of chemicals. Analysis has shown that a jet of concentrated steam from the Steam Mop 5000 is able to destroy over 90% of mites in dust, largely responsible for respiratory allergies. Plus without the need for detergents or soap it is absolutely ecological. (Jennifer, 2010, 77) One of the major complaints about steam mops is that ...