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

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

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

Thane direct steam mop - doesn't do what it says !

Advantages: Heats to steam quickly - probably heat of kills germs as steam is hot
Disadvantages: Leaves floors very, wet. End up double cleaning everything - covers poor - waste of space!

...Not impressed with the H20 steam mop product, which falls far short of the detailed TV advert performance. On hard floors it leaves them sopping wet, not so much of a problem on a matt finish amtico type floor but with laminate, there's no way you could leave it . Ended up with twice the work, having to use my superwonder mop to wipe all excess water to leave floor with decent finish when dry. Even on clean carpet which is just being freshened to kill any germs that might be in the carpet, it seems to roll any dirt in almost fluff balls which then have to be vacuumed again when it dries. It seems to double the work involved whatever the surface. The covers provided are also pretty poor in fit and quality with a tendency to come off - difficult to put back on with heat. Also they seem to fall to bits somewhat (particulary...

neptel 04.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of H2o Steam MOP

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

* 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

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

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

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

All steamed up!

Advantages: Quick, easy and effective. Environmetally friendly.
Disadvantages: Contents are very hot immediately after sterilization.

...Whenever I am able to spend the day helping my daughter look after my new grandson, my first job is always that of collecting the used feeding bottles and dummies for steriliziation in readiness for the day to come. An easy, quick and effective task thanks to the Avent Express Electric Steam Steriliser that Philippa was fortunate to receive as a gift on the birth of Will. The Avent Express Electric Steam Steriliser is a compact unit ergonomically deigned for optimum results from little user effort. The tall rounded unit sits on a work surface taking up little more room than a kettle. The white and blue plastic of the exterior is easy to wipe clean and looks bright and aesthetically pleasing to look at. The blue inner rack is designed to hold and sterilise up to six 260ml / 9oz bottles. It consists of a central column with two...

MAFARRIMOND 27.04.2008 · Read review
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