Steam Cleaners

I haven't got one but I really want one mostly because I hate cleaning and I've heard that they make cleaning much easier! I'll be watching this thread with interest so hurry up and use it FC and tell us if the one you've bought is any good!

 

Look out Greenhouse - here comes the BOSS...

 

It's good for killing weeds growing through pavers too FC ....They take a bit of blasting but it works...even though you are advised not to use them outside or with extension leads....they don't kill red spider mite though.....

 

Will it sterilise my Potting Compost?

I keep seeing them on Teleshopping when flicking channels - of course everything on those looks like I have to have it ... will be interested to hear your report after you've used it for several different jobs pls

 

My first steam cleaner was one of those. Did what it said it would.

Drawbacks: Large, not easy to store away; ergo, cumbersome to keep to hand and use on a regular basis. Needed to be put on a tray to protect the floor underneath while working with it.

Claims it can be used to steam clean carpets too, FC. Although, from my experience, they may tackle the odd stain, but, for proper carpet cleaning ... I use a carpet cleaner

I would argue that it would very much depend on the brand.

I have a cylinder tank version (on wheels). I've given that over to Mr "M"
I have a combined "mop/handheld". My 'special' friend right now!

I prefer the combi for a number of reasons:

• easy to store, thus easy to get to and use
• I need the mop aspect for my floors (pets)
• the 'hand held' attachment makes it easy to pick up and transport around (downstairs cloakroom vs upstairs bathroom)
• mop doubles for carpets too (although I won't be using it for that)
• greater variety of attachments than the wheelie steamer

Ultimately though, it's all down to personal needs and preferences.

 

What brand please M? (Or a link to something similar looking - just want to get my head around what sort of animal it is / attachments is has

 

I bought a steam cleaner from eBay to clean my black&white tiled hall and kitchen floor. I used to hate getting the mop bucket out. The cleaner is much easier, but not as easy as if it just whizzed around busily by itself while I sat on the sofa. It still has to be stored, the flex dragged around, water refilled, the pads washed, etc. I like the fact that it virtually sterilises the floor, but drying times are still a problem, especially during the winter.

I got a cheap one on eBay to see how I got on with it, next time I would consider getting a more versatile machine. My oven would certainly benefit from an FC once-over!

 

ha ha - we have one of these and I can tell you they are rubbish! We were given it as a gift from my stepson as he got it cheap through the firm he works for but if I had paid the full price I would be returning it.

 

Link to cleaner in above post - wouldn't let me insert it properly before:

http://www.irobot.com/global/en/store/store_products.aspx?id=794&gclid=CMrb14K3yLoCFYbJtAoddjMA_g

 

Oh wow! I didn't know you could actually get one that would let me sit on the sofa. Just a little matter of parting with the £450-odd puts a fly in the ointment. Never mind, they'll be in Argos eventually.
Mine looks similar to this:

 

Morphy Richards 9 in 1