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==AH, HOW SWEET. A STEAM CLEANER SHAPED LIKE A PENGUIN!== '''(Subtitled: A Triumph of Design over Usefulness)''' I’m relying on my memory here, as this steam cleaner isn’t the kind of thing that... more

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  • 30 of 30 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 BNibbles

    Member since 08/10/2000

    Reviews written: 564

    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Neat

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Ineffective. Zero staying power. Failed on second use, outside of warranty period, annoyingly.

    AH, HOW SWEET. A STEAM CLEANER SHAPED LIKE A PENGUIN! (Subtitled: A Triumph of Design over Usefulness) I’m relying on my memory here, as this steam cleaner isn’t the kind of thing that comes to mind for everyday use. For example, we tend to wait until the shower cubicle resembles an enormous Petri dish before attacking the mould. It’s a pity that penicillin’s already been invented otherwise we could have cornered the market merely from the scrapings of our ‘furry douche’! The idea of an appliance or other household product that’s shaped like an amusing creature is not new. There’s the ... more
  • 10 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    beepthepenguin

    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Cute looks make cleaning fun

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not that powerful, small water tank. Not very robust.

    To start with I have to admit I only bought this product because it was shaped like a penguin. Sad but true. I collect penguins so a penguin steam cleaner was a must have. I bought it from a shopping channel as a Today's Special Value so I was confident that it would be ok becuase of their money back guarantee. On reciept I was please that it did actually look like a penguin, and even more so when I first used it. I does actually work quite well as a steam cleaner although it does take some getting used to. You have to 'pump' a switch on the penguins head to build up steam pressure and it ... more
  • 11 of 11 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    TOMBOLA

    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Good for small jobs, looks cute !

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Fiddly water seal and unstable feet , lacks power for tough jobs

    Like the first reviewer I must admit the cute packaging did influence me in buying this ! Its at the cheaper end of the market, and I was going through an "earth mother" stage and not wanting to use chemicals in the house, this sounded ideal. I probably use my penguin once a week, and afraid to say still regularly have to buy my cif and astonish ! GOOD STUFF... Its great for small jobs ( I have two children under 3 and its ideal at getting yoghurt and plasticine out of my cream coloured carpet, also invaluable for cleaning kiddies toys (the grotty sticky grey stuff that seems to coat the edges ... more
  • 34 of 46 Ciao users found the following review helpful
    1 Star Quick review of Home-Tek Penguin S by Level 1 Caswell 10/02/2009
    The Pengion Steam Cleaner is RUBBISH.My own experience is identical to those expressed by numerous purchasers on www.comparestoreprices.co.uk The cleaner works OK briefly then stops functioning permanently. It is sealed and cannot be serviced. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
  • 1 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    lacedcandy

    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages NONE

    Disadvantages Disadvantages it does not do what it is designed to do, is poorly made and useless

    I used this item twice, the steam pressure is very poor so it makes it practically useless, when I tried to use it a third time it had stopped working altogether. Avoid this product at all costs, Home-tek should be ashamed of themselves for releasing such a piece of junk. It does not do any of the things that were promised, steam is only useful as a cleaner if it has a certain amount of pressure, all this does is make a lot of noise and produce very little steam and just hot drips of water. It would be easier just to clean items with hot soapy water and a sponge for all the use this thing is ... more

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Product Details

Manufacturer Home-Tek
Box Hard Box
Speed Control without Speed Control
Vacuum Cleaner Type Steam Cleaner
Steam Cleaner Type Handheld

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