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The steam cleaner we chose was a JML hand held model, which retails at £59.99 but at present Focus have a promotion whereby we received ten pounds off the R.R.P.
The steam cleaner looks very similar to a hand held vacuum cleaner, in that it is a long chunky shape, and I must admit I ... Read review
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Handheld - Water Capacity:-1 - Max Boiler Wattage:1500 - Steam Pressure in Bars:-1 - without Vacuum Function - without Steam Iron Function - without Variable Steam Regulation
A review by Lizard_Lover on JML Handheld Steam Cleaner June 1st, 2004
Author's product rating:
Performance
Ease of use
Durability
Cleaning & Maintenance
Value for money
Advantages:
Brilliant cleaning capabilities
Disadvantages:
Heavy to hold
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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For years I had always said that one day I would buy a steam cleaner. Living in a house with five animals plus two messy children takes its toll on the carpets, and despite instilling into the children that they must take their shoes off before coming inside, there is the occasional bout of forgetfulness.
A few weeks ago I set off shopping with the intention to buy a steam cleaner at long last. We went to Focus and after vague instructions from an assistant on where to locate the cleaners, we found them at the end of an aisle.
The steam cleaner we chose was a JML hand held model, which retails at £59.99 but at present Focus have a promotion whereby we received ten pounds off the R.R.P.
The steam cleaner looks very similar to a hand held vacuum cleaner, in that it is a long chunky shape, and I must admit I was intending to use this for surfaces and walls rather than carpets when I purchased it, as due to its size I did not think it would be possible to clean carpets, apart from those in the car.
The cleaner is an off white colour and has a moulded handle on the top, on which there are two buttons. The first button is a simple flickable on/off switch and is covered by a piece of plastic, so as not to cause any danger if water escapes from the device. The second is a circular button that can be pressed to emit steam from the cleaner when in use.
Tools are included with the cleaner, which are interchangeable dependant upon the surface to be cleaned. A dark green rubber nozzle, two small circular brushes and a larger triangular brush are enclosed in the box, and can be fitted to the cleaner simply by sliding into the hole at its end, and twisting until the tool snaps into place. It is important to select the tool suitable for the job in question before the machine is turned on, as otherwise the steam escapes from the nozzle, and can cause burning.
At the back end of the cleaner is a large dark green plastic receptacle, in which the water is placed to create the steam from the cleaner. This can be removed from the cleaner by simply unscrewing, and removing the filtering instrument and lid from the top.
I was slightly mystified when I realised that plain tap water was to be used for the cleaner, as I expected to have to buy some sort of cleaning fluid for it. There is a measuring line on the water chamber and of course it must not be overfilled. Cold water must be used, and once full, the filter mechanism is simply slotted back into the receptacle and the whole thing screwed back onto the cleaner.
Once the water receptacle is filled, the device can be plugged in and switched on. An orange LED light will now be lit on the top of the machine, and within seconds the water is hot enough to use. The hot steam is passed through the hole and through the tool at the end of the machine in order to clean. The day that I bought the machine I went mad. I cleaned all the tiled walls in our bathrooms, as well as the cooker, fridge and the worktop surfaces and doors. I was amazed at the difference to all of the surfaces after I had used the cleaner. The tiles in the bathrooms positively gleamed, and all the little hard to get to places at the rear of the toilet and behind the sink, were free of dusty bits and muck. The cleaner is superbly powerful and using the nozzle tool, blasts any ingrained dirt, mould or other debris from grouting spaces between tiles. The nozzle is also useful for cleaning the tops of skirting boards, and although the machine is quite heavy and did make my arms and fingers ache after a while, due to the continual pressing of the steam button, I was so impressed with the results, it seemed of little importance.
The steam cleaner is ideal for use on cookers and other appliances that have small crevices and ridges that are really difficult to access. Either using the nozzle or the small brushes, you will find that any appliance will positive sparkle and look like new. I have used the cleaner on our Cannon Gas Cooker which has some irritating little gaps on the control panel, and the results were brilliant. The jet of steamed water simply blasts any dirt or ingrained grease away, leaving a shiny clean finish, and my cooker looks as though it is new instead of over seven years old.
The biggest surprise of all was when I decided to use the machine on our front room carpet. We have a very large room, about 25 feet long, and I cleaned the entire carpet with the triangular brush in less than an hour. I have used large steam cleaners in the past and they have taken just as long, so I was really impressed with the versatility of a hand held device. The pile of the carpet has been rejuvenated and any drink spills or ingrained mud from shoes have been eliminated from the carpet. Although the carpet was damp after use, it was very quick to dry out and was completely finished within a couple of hours of cleaning.
The instruction leaflet with the machine is very easy to follow, and my thirteen year old son has cleaned his room by referring to the directions.
There are a couple of rules that need to be observed when using the machine. When changing the tool, it is important that the machine is turned off, as steam can still be emitted from the hole, even though the steam button is not being pressed. Also, when removing the tools, care must be taken to ensure that they are cool enough to do so, as they do remain hot for a while after use.
There is a sachet of citric acid enclosed with the cleaner, and this can be used should the steam jets on the machine become blocked. Despite using the cleaner for the past four weeks on a regular basis, I have had no trouble so far, and I would say that it was well worth the forty pounds we paid.
The one negative aspect of the machine is its weight, and although it is hand held, it does become heavy after a while, and does tend to make the arms ache. I would be happier if the steam button did not have to be continually pressed to emit the steam, but this is a small price to pay for a machine which has totally transformed the way I look at housework. The grotty jobs that I abhor doing are now almost a pleasure, and even the children comment on how clean various surfaces and hard to reach places are in our house since I’ve been using this.
JML do have a website at www.jmldirect.com but unfortunately the steam cleaner is not listed, although there are some larger models. There is however a list of stockists on the web site, and I would imagine that it is fairly easy to get hold of as I have seen it for sale in several DIY stores since my purchase.
Advantages: Low cost, heats up quick, no chemicals involved - sanitises Disadvantages: The safety button - makes it so difficult to use, not that powerful
...My main problem with the JML steam cleaner is the safety button - you have to press both buttons in to operate the steam which is very difficult to do with one hand so you tend to end up spraying for a bit and then wiping over with a cloth to remove dirt which slows you down and means you end up picking up and putting down the appliance a lot which is not too good for your back.
I also find that after about 30 minutes I start to get a blister on ... ...instructions that come with the JML Steam Cleaner are poor; there is hardly any info at all. Just a couple of pages that let you know what attachment is for what and even that isn't too clear. It is only on the back page of the small booklet that you realise you cannot hold the operating buttons down for more than 10 seconds without having to release and wait for the pressure to come back.
For safety I would say the product is satisfactory - as ...
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Advantages: Cleans better than you couls imagine Disadvantages: Bit heavy
...I bought a hand held JML Steam Cleaner.
THE STEAMER
I chose the hand held JML which cost me just under £50. With this particular Steamer you get a range of interchangeable tools these are, a rubber nozzle, 2 small round brushes and a big triangular shaped brush, I believe that you can buy other attachments separately. You also get a cleaning sachet; this is used to clean the nozzle if it gets blocked.
This Steam Cleaner looks much the same as ... ...big kettle. It has a handle on the top; on the handle there is the on/off switch and a button to release the steam from the steam cleaner when you are using it. HOW TO USE
Cold water is put into the back of the steamer; there is a line that shows you the maximum water level. Next choose which attachment you wish to use. (you must do this before using the steamer as you will most probably end up burning yourself if you try to change it whilst steaming) ...
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Advantages: COMPACT AND EASY TO USE Disadvantages: NONE
...RECENTLY PURCHASED ONE OF THESE JML STEAM CLEANERS FOR THE VERY REASONABLE PRICE OF £29.99
I ORDERED MINE FROM THE INTERNET, BUT NOW THEY ARE AVAILABLE IN SHOPS (I HAVE SEEN THEM IN ROBERT DYAS, WOOLWORTHS AND HOMEBASE SO FAR) IT IS ABOUT 18 INCHES TALL, AND IS A BRIGHTISH BLUE COLOUR. IT HAS A SCREWABLE TOP WHERE YOU PUT THE WATER IN, AND IT COMES WITH A FUNNEL AND MEASURING JUG. YOU PUT IN TWO JUGS OF WATER, SWITCH IT ON AND WAIT FOR APPROX 5 ... ...AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN IT IS READY TO USE. YOU GET SEVERAL ATTACHMENTS WITH THE CLEANER:
A SMALL BRUSH WHICH IS SUITABLE FOR SCRUBBING AND CLEANING GROUTING, HUB CAPS ETC. THIS IS ALSO GOOD FOR OVEN INTERIORS - SIMPLY BLAST THE STEAM IN TO THE OVEN, AND WIPE AWAY THE DIRT AND GRIME WITH A CLEAN CLOTH OR KITCHEN ROLL
A POINTED ATTACHMENT WHICH IS REALLY GOOD FOR GETTING INTO SMALL AREAS SUCH AS THE AREAS AROUND SINK PLUGS AND UNDER THE TOILET ...
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Advantages: Easy to carry around with shoulder strap, small and compact Disadvantages: needs to be re-filled with water quite often
I love this steam cleaner, I use it everywhere - and its makes cleaning quite enjoyable and I feel quite happy and satisfied after! For those horrible jobs that crop up from time to time, this steam cleaner takes all the hard work out and does it quickly and with little mess. I spray a kitchen cleaner in my oven and then steam clean it - it gets in all the horrible places where your hand can't fit. There is no grease left at all, smells and looks ... ...in with the water (this is down to my risk) and steam my carpet in the dining room where my mucky dog lives! (with windows open for ventilation.Its fabulous for this. Every now and again I go mad and steam clean my mattress for a healthy bed. I freshen up settee and chairs and curtains. The steam kills dust mites and germs and it just brilliant, for baby items such as high chairs, booster seats that sit at the table etc. There are different atatchments ...
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Handheld - Max Boiler Wattage:1200 - Steam Pressure in Bars:3 - without Vacuum Function - without Steam Iron Function - without Variable Steam Regulation
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