Shark Lift Away 5 in 1 → Model S3901 Review

The Shark 5 in 1 is a floor steamer and handheld steamer all in 1 steamer

The Shark Lift Away 5 in 1 features fast drying of your floor.  In addition there are three heat settings.  The settings are for dusting, mopping or scrubbing the floors

You are able to change the temperature settings, to enable you to achieve cleaning results.   Depending on whether you require just a quick clean or a more lengthy clean, requiring scrubbing.  The  handheld steamer can be detached by just pressing a button.   Using the handheld you can continue to use the steam cleaner on the remaining surfaces in the home.  Surfaces you can clean include the cooker, bathrooms and showers.  The steamer comes with cleaning attachments that can be used throughout the home

Features of the Shark Lift Away 5 in 1

• The Shark S3901 is a  handheld steamer and steam mop all in one
• It has a quality mop head which does not fall off .  Both sides of the mop can be used to extend the time you can use it
• 9 attachments to help you clean all your surfaces
• 3 steam settings which can be varied  – dust,mop or scrub
• Mop – everyday cleaning for wood, tile and stone
• Scrub – for tough cleaning with tiles, stone, vinyl and carpet
• Dust – light cleaning for laminate, bamboo, wood
• Sanitising powers kills 99.% of all bacteria and germs
• The Steam pockets are double sided.  Which means that it gives you twice as much cleaning area
• 180 degrees swivel mop head
• 30 second heat-up time
• Maximum temperature 125C
• Weight 2.7 kg
• Wattage 1550W
• Capacity 0.3L
• Length of cord 7 metre (23ft)
• Height 120cm
• Quick drying
• Robust, sturdy and easily maneuvered
• Carrying bag for the tools
• Intelligent Steam Control settings
• Storage bag included
• Model Number – S3901

 Shark Lift Away 5 in 1 – Pros

• The  Shark Lift away 5 in 1 has Intelligent Steam Control.  This  means that you can select the steam setting you need.  As a result you do not have to hold down a button.  When you are using the steamer
• The steamer does not spit water.  It does not flood the floors and they are very quick to dry afterwards
• Very sturdy and strong
• Lightweight and easy to use

Shark Lift Away 5 in 1 – Cons

• Some customers complained that the Shark S3901 handheld steamer was heavy to handle
• Only one set of microfibre pockets is provided
• It is not designed to stand upright when not use
• The floor steamer is ok at mopping the floors.  But the handheld only produces water or only small bursts of steam
• The handheld steamer is very heavy and difficult to use
• Even on the highest setting it does not seem to have enough power
• Not good at getting into tight corners
• Can run out of water quickly when used on the highest “scrub” setting. Which means you have to stop and refill all the time

Performance of the Shark Lift Away 5 in 1

• The  shark handheld steamer is good for cleaning both bathroom surfaces and kitchen surfaces
• I found it difficult to clean hard to remove stains from carpets.  I had  to scrub to fully remove them
• Does not clean grout or ovens very well.  This is a common problem with a lot of steam cleaners
• Because of the special steam pocket technology.  This means that the steam is generated evenly throughout head.  This leads to more effective cleaning
• To clean just run the steam over the surface and dry with a Microfibre cloth
• Used with the carpet guider it will refresh the carpet pile
• The mop head when dirty can be washed in the washing machine
• Able to flip the cleaning pad.  Which can give you double the time you can use it
• Able to get a streak free shine when using this my kitchen tiles

What’s in the Box?

1 – Shark Lift Away 5 in 1  including  handheld steamer

1 – flat scrubber head

1 – carpet glider

1 x condenser nozzle

1 – detail scrubbing brush

1 – window squeegee tool

1 – tool bag

2 – standard microfibre pockets which are machine washable

1 – Standard cleaning head

1 – water filling jug

1 – Concentrator steam nozzle

1 – crevice tool

1 – Extension hose

1 – Head for scrubbing

1 – All-purpose bonnet

1 – Cleaning Nozzle tool

1 – Cleaning carpets – glider

7 metre cable

Operating Instructions for Shark Lift Away 5 in 1

• Fill the steamer with water
• Plug in the Shark S3901
• Select the steam mode and you are ready to start
• Can be used as an upright steamer to clean floors. At the touch of a button can be converted into a hand steamer.  Which can be used to clean all you all your other surfaces
• The centre section of the steam cleaner can be removed.  Then used as a handheld steamer. This design helps to save space in the house as well
• Comes with various tools.  A hard surface nozzle which an be used for spot cleaning.  A flat surface scrubber head for larger areas

by Richard Floyd