A mean steam clean

Advantages: Effective and environmentally friendly
Disadvantages: Expensive

...I bought my Polti steam cleaner around two years ago, then priced at £299, including the iron attachment and can honestly say it was worth every penny. It looks rather like a large red cylinder vacuum cleaner, with a long electric lead and vacuum cleaner like attachments. On first unpacking everything, it may seem a little daunting at first. There is, however, an excellent instruction book and very useful video to help. These explain just how the Polti uses the power of steam, without any chemicals or cleansers, to remove dirt from almost anywhere in your home. There are several benefits here- Steam is more environmentally friendly than chemical cleansers and their packaging. Bacteria is effectively destroyed by the high temperature used. Long-term cost effectiveness can be achieved because of the true multi purpose nature...

LindaL 11.02.2003 · Read review
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Review of Polti Vaporetto 2400 Steam Cleaner

Something to get steamed up about

Advantages: No need for chemicals or detergents
Disadvantages: Flimsy construction

...My first introduction to the Polti Vaparetto was at Downtown Superstore, Grantham. Lincs. I was having a browse around and came across a demonstration of this steam cleaner. This machine cleaned everything imaginable and it was all done by steam with no addition of detergents and chemicals , thus sterilising as you go. When the lady demonstrator got to the ironing part she was suddenly enveloped in clouds of billowing steam and when it came to ironing shirts, she just hung them on a hanger and pointed the iron at them and, viola, creases dropped out as if by magic. I am a demonstrator's dream as I only have to look and I see, I lust, I crave and if cash permits, I buy. As this machine cost £349.99, I didn't have enough loose change in my pocket (OK, truth be told, I didn't even have it in my bank account) buying it...

patriciat 29.08.2003 · Read review
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Review of Polti Vaporetto 2400 Steam Cleaner

Domotec DSC00013 steam cleaner

Advantages: power, water tank capaacity, variable steam, on/off trigger
Disadvantages: none yet

...After reviewing a large number of steam cleaners I finally opted for the Domotec Super Elite DSC00013. As I spent so much time reviewing steam cleaning equipment I have summarised the specifications on http://www.ucanclean.co.uk where you can compare models and add reviews. So far this steam cleaner has been absolutely brilliant, its so powerful. The Domotec DSC00013 has a good specification and is provided with a versatile range of tools including 2 extension tubes which permit reaching ceilings etc and essential in using the carpet/floor tool, a round brush agitator (used this on oven), a window squeegee tool and a concentrator tool (useful for small areas, grouting etc) plus some towelling cloths for upholstery and carpets. To give a flavour of its flexibility and use for jobs around the home, I've detailed the cleaning...

cleaner2010 04.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of Domotec DSC00013 Super Elite Steam Cleaner

A great cleaner

Advantages: cleans without chemoicals
Disadvantages: none

...I bought a wonderful cleaner. A vaporetto steam cleaner. This little machine is a marvel it cleans anything. I boughjt it originally to clean my carpets. It cleans them without leaving any ,marks or getting them wet. It cleans, sterilises and deodorises anything. IHighly reccomend it if you have animals, children, a kitchen or a bathroom. It is the easiest way to defrost your freezer, clean a greasy cooker, diinfect the toilet,or worktops, unblock sinks, and clean anywere without nasty chemicals.I have used it to clean the carpets after spilling coffee, no stains left. It cleans windows, tiles baths.In fact I haven't found anything that it will not clean. It works by generating a stream of high pressure steam, the safe thing is that only the 1" from the end of the tool gets hot, as soon as you are away from the end no heat or danger....

dvk01 11.07.2000 · Read review
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Review of Polti Vaporetto 2400 Steam Cleaner

* P P P Pick up a Penguin Steam Steamer . .

Advantages: Quick, efficient.
Disadvantages: None as yet.

...I am not one to be lured by gadgets & gizmos, and I did not actually fall for buying one og these, however, the outlaws (in-laws) did. I of course had to collect it, deliver, read instructions, demonstrate the use, and have the first go, presumably in case it blew up! The design is obviously made to resemble a penguin, with the steam coming out of the beak. This looks kind of cute, but slightly childish, although forgetting the looks, it actually does the business. The machine is basically a kettle, which is electronically controlled. It can last for twelve minutes (insert sexual inuendo here) and gets up a head of steam in just thirty seconds. It is particularly suitable for use where fabric would be damaged by chemicals, or on items that do not like to be too wet. Basically, you can used it on anything that can stand the steam...

smudgeybabes 18.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of Home-Tek Penguin Steam Cleaner

Compact Steam Cleaning

Advantages: lightweight and compact
Disadvantages: Little storage for tools

...Hi have had my steam cleaner a week now and used it on a variety of surfaces. This steam cleaner is very compact the size of a very small cylinder vacuum cleaner and very light, I could lift it one handed no problem. We bought ours from Argos for £59.95. It came well packed but was hard to locate all of 15 accessory pieces as some were stuck to others. In the end I managed to locate everything. It has a 1.6L water tank that you fill with a jug and a small funnel. The water tank has a "child proof" cap that prevents you unscrewing when the tank is hot preventing burns but does make it a little tricky to open. Once you have filled the tank with water you plug the machine in and wait. Mine took about 10 minutes to get up to temperature, although you can shorten this by putting hot water in the tank to start with. Then you...

saffron318 11.04.2006 (11.12.2006) · Read review
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Review of Vax V-081 Steam Cleaner

aquamark handheld steam cleaner

Advantages: low price,easy to store
Disadvantages: not powerful enough

...I purchased an aquamark handheld steam cleaner because I primarily wanted to clean my filthy stainless steel cookertop and my oven,I also thought that it would be useful to help me tackle a lot of other household chores. I opted for the handheld version because they are a lot cheaper that the larger models and I dont have an awful lot of storage space. The product comes with a number of different attachments for different types of job. There is a large hollow brush for upholstery, two smaller brushes labelled a and b to use for stubborn stains on for example work surfaces and bathroom surfaces..the labelling allows you to have a separate brush for these two rooms and is more hygienic. A small "sockette" made from elasticated towelling is provided and this slips over a triangular shaped head and is desingned for use on delicate areas ie...

scribbelle 17.07.2002 · Read review
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Review of Aquamark Handheld Steam Cleaner

Steam cleans well

Advantages: Works well and you get lots of accessories
Disadvantages: Could do with a bigger fabric tool

...Mulit Function steam cleaner Small and compact Weight 0.7kg Tank capacity Large Height 2.6 cm Width 32 cm Depth 22 cm Colour Yellow and Black. Accessories 2 extension poles Fabric cleaner tool Window cleaner tool Floor cleaner brush Nozzle protector cap Measuring jug Funnel Fabric cloth for the tool Belt attachment to carry on your shoulder Grey bag to keep it all together Ideal for cleaning hobs, work surfaces, sinks, tiles, windows and glass, clothing and upholstery. Cleans and sanitises with the pure power of steam Uses tap water, no detergents needed Pressurised steam removes tough grease and grime Kills germs, dustmites and neutralises allergens Disinfects those hard to reach areas Steams away wrinkles instantly Ideal for refreshing upholstery. Safety issues The steamer is pressurised, heated...

scooby32 21.09.2006 (23.09.2006) · Read review
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Review of Electrolux Z370A Steam Cleaner

Karcher a load of this

Advantages: powerful steam jet, heats up quickly, lots of attachments, easy to use
Disadvantages: no safety switch

...Hoovering carpets may remove dust and hair from the pile but after years of abuse I have finally found a way of getting mine to look as good as new without having to get on my hands and knees with a bucket of soapy water. I bought a steam cleaner, to be precise, I paid £129.99 for the Karcher SC1122 Steam Cleaner from Betterware after their catalogue popped through my door at the beginning of summer. A little bit of a doubting Thomas I was uneasy with the claims that the steam cleaner ideal for all of my home cleaning requirements but went with it as my hall and stairs carpets had turned from a pale beige into a deep brown that was frankly embarassing and unsightly. The cleaner is very light and hold up to 1.2 litres of water ready to be converted into steam. When filled to the top it takes 9 minutes to heat up to the optimum...

belgian.waffle 09.09.2007 · Read review
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Review of Karcher SC1122 Steam Cleaner

Hot and Steamy Yet Very Clean

Advantages: Many
Disadvantages: Only the price

...Steam cleaners have been popular on the Continent for some years, they are now becoming more available in the UK, and Polti is a leading brand. Polti is an Italian manufacturer, the headquarters are near Como in Northern Italy. I have had my steam cleaner for a couple of years and would not like to be without it, as it has become very useful to me, all over the house. At first sight it looks very similar to a cylinder vac, but it actually does a very different job. It weighs a little less than my vacuumn cleaner, pulls along easily on it's wheels, and has very simple controls. It uses tap water and produces dry steam at a temperature of 120 degrees centigrade. This will kill germs, bacteria, dust mites, fleas and liquify grease, it also deodorises as it cleans. It is very simple to use, just fill the tank with tap water using...

DaisyDuck 22.10.2001 · Read review
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Review of Polti Vaporetto 2400 Steam Cleaner