Actually, I've been burned too often when buying merchandise based on
Consumer Reports' recommendations. I trust Amazon's reviews more, although I double-check those reviewers to ensure they're not just paid reviewers.
Oreck Steam-it Steam scored a 3.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, with 108 reviews:
5 star: 42
4 star: 26
3 star: 9
2 star: 13
1 star: 18
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Oreck Steam-It® Steam Wand
Shark S3501N Deluxe Steam Pocket Mop scored a 3.4 out of 5 stars, with 998 reviews:
5 star: 428
4 star: 151
3 star: 81
2 star: 105
1 star: 233
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Shark S3501N Deluxe Steam Pocket Mop
Bissell Steam Mop Deluxe scored a 3.2 out of 5 stars, with 189 reviews:
5 star: 56
4 star: 42
3 star: 17
2 star: 32
1 star: 4
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: BISSELL Steam Mop Deluxe Hard Floor Cleaner, 31N1
You can check the reviews for any other steam mops on the Amazon site.