The present invention relates to a steam cleaner that is light-weight and is prepared for operation quickly and easily and comprises handle assembly, a pivoting connector, a reservoir, a reservoir socket, a steam head and an electric wire. The handle assembly comprises a grip and a lever. The pole connector is attached to the steam head. The reservoir is mounted detachably in the reservoir socket and is easily removed to fill the reservoir with tap water. Squeezing the handle assembly releases water from the reservoir into the steam head where steam is generated to clean a floor.