Clean Everything: The 5 Best Household Steam Cleaners

The first model in our review is a steam mop. This is a vertical type steam cleaner, similar in appearance and layout to a vertical vacuum cleaner: a long handle with mechanisms mounted on it, and a nozzle at the bottom. Mops are primarily designed for cleaning floors and carpets.

Clatronic DR 3431 provides cleaning of almost any surface: linoleum, laminate, wooden parquet, marble and carpets, rubber and ceramic tiles. Due to the fact that the steam temperature reaches 90-100 °, this home assistant not only cleans, but also disinfects upholstered furniture, refreshes its appearance. However, the manufacturer limits the cleaning of furniture with the word "maybe". This means that the effect will not be too significant. The steam mop is compact, it can remove dirt from the most inaccessible places, and this design takes up less space during storage.

The connection power of this steam cleaner is 1500 watts. The volume of the water tank is 500 mL, steam emission occurs at a value of 25 g/min. The duration of continuous operation with a full tank is 40 minutes.

The Clatronic DR 3280 is equipped with a set of microfibre cloth for cleaning various surfaces, a glider nozzle for carpets and a measuring cup.

Customer reviews of this model are rather positive: people mention high—quality cleaning and that teenagers do not need to be forced to wash the floors — with such a mop, this event becomes even interesting.

There were also some negative moments. So, users note that consumables can only be ordered at the service centre, which is inconvenient, as well as the fact that the mop still leaves streaks on the dark laminate. Probably, the quality of the water may be involved in this, it is worth using pre-treated or bottled water for cleaning. Many mention the insufficient length of the cord — only 5 metres.

If the length of the cord is not critical for you, but you want to buy a manoeuvrable and able to clean the fabric steam cleaner, you should pay attention to the portable model of the same manufacturer, . The length of its cord is also 5 metres, but there are corner and fabric nozzles that can be used to clean the car interior.

Clatronic DR 3280 Price from 4 096 up to 5 286 ₴ →

The next participant in our rating is a model of the same manufacturer, but much more powerful and functional. This steam cleaner can wash not only floors and carpets, but also windows and... even a microwave.

A huge plus of the model is the ability to clean almost any surface in the house: glass, mirrors, floors and carpets, upholstered furniture and other textiles, laminate and tile. All this, of course, without the use of detergents, which is important for families with young children, pets, as well as for people suffering from allergic diseases. However, user reviews of the product suggest that the bathroom and toilet will still have to be pre—treated with detergent — so the cleaning will become much better.

Most buyers rate the Clatronic DR 3280 quite highly for the ability to clean the car interior, soft toys and furniture. Many people liked high—quality window washing, and some — and this is another possibility of the steam cleaner — getting rid of fleas brought from the street by a pet. Craftsmen managed to adapt the steam cleaner even for steaming clothes.

Among the disadvantages, users note that accessories and accessories can only be purchased at the service centre (this is a feature of this manufacturer), the lack of automatic winding of the cord and quickly failing nozzles, and this is a serious remark. In fairness, it should be added that the probability of getting a steam cleaner with the "wrong" nozzle is low and depends on the batch of goods.

The maximum power is 1500 watts, steam is supplied at a pressure of 4 bar. The capacity of the water tank is 1.5 liters, and the tank itself is made of stainless steel. There are indicators of water level and temperature, overheating protection. The pressure controller of the device is located on the handle, and for greater manoeuvrability, this home assistant is equipped with wheels of a special design. Continuous operation time with a full tank is 50 minutes. The standard set of the steam cleaner includes several nozzles: floor and several round brushes, a steam nozzle, a nozzle for washing windows and glasses, as well as a jet nozzle that will help remove dirt locally.

If you are not a craftsman capable of giving the steam cleaner additional properties, but you still need a clothes steamer, take Clatronic TDC 3527 . This device is designed specifically for cleaning clothes with steam and vertical ironing — in fact, dry cleaning at home.

The next in our review was the steam cleaner of Italian origin, Ariete 4204. Its functionality is even higher than that of the previous participant: the model is equipped with a pressure gauge (a device for measuring liquid pressure, with which you can observe whether the device is overheating and whether the pressure is too high), a tank for detergent with a volume of 270 mL and four wheels, rotating 360°.

According to the manufacturer, the steam cleaner will cope with any type of surface, whether it is a tile, a carpet with a luxurious pile, a sofa, a car interior or windows. With the help of the device, you can clean household appliances — microwaves, hoods, air conditioners, ovens and stoves. But according to user reviews, Ariete 4204 perfectly cleans the seams between the tiles, washes windows, mirrors and bathtubs efficiently, and handles carpet cleaning "on the four". A controversial point was the purification of old fat in the kitchen: exactly half of the users claim that this steam cleaner does it perfectly, the other half says the opposite.

The power consumption of the device is 1600 watts; the water tank is made of aluminium and has a volume of 1.3 liters. The steam jet is supplied at a pressure of 4 bar. There are indicators of activation and readiness for operation, steam supply adjustment. The length of the cable is 6 metres, and the steam tube is 2 metres. The kit includes: a long "spout" for heavily soiled surfaces, a round brush for persistent and long-standing dirt, a beveled "spout" for cleaning and disinfecting hard-to-reach areas, brushes for cleaning fabric, glass and floors.

The device is quite large, and if we are talking about saving space, pay attention to the vertical steam cleaner of the same brand, Ariete 2700 . It is slightly less powerful, but it takes up much less storage space.

Karcher SC 2

The famous manufacturer claims that this model will wash and clean everything without the use of household chemicals. Thanks to the set of attachments included, it can clean tiles, cooking surfaces, plumbing and fittings. He can put laminate flooring, carpets, glass, mirrors and upholstered furniture in order. But the device is not adapted to work with parquet, as there is a corresponding statement on the manufacturer's website. This should be remembered and taken into account when choosing. The nozzle for washing floors has a movable hinge, which will not scratch the coating.

Karcher SC 2 heats up quickly, is ergonomic, compact. The overwhelming majority of users agreed that "German quality is German quality", and the steam cleaner has become almost indispensable in the household. Heavily soiled carpets and upholstered furniture are unlikely to be put in order the first time, but after 2-3 washes they will return to their original appearance. Noted those who bought a steam cleaner and high-quality cleaning, the ability to wash the oven, washing machine, plumbing and even ... a vacuum cleaner☺ Of the disadvantages, only the lack of winding of the power cord and its short length (4 metres) are noticed.

The power of the Karcher SC 2 is 1500 W, the maximum steam pressure is 3.2 bar. The volume of the water tank is 1 liter, and the device will be ready to work in 6.5 minutes. Another plus of this model is protection from children: it is not so easy to open the valve that releases steam. There is also an overheat protection and a steam flow regulator mounted on the handle.

The steam cleaner is equipped with a hose with a gun (2 metres), a floor nozzle, a point nozzle, manual and round brushes. A terry cloth fitting is attached to the hand nozzle, which prevents the steam from going out. Meticulous Germans even put a descaling agent in the tank in the kit, which can also be considered a plus.

The SC 2 model is considered basic, with good, but not outstanding characteristics. But for fans of more powerful there is such a technical miracle as Karcher SC 5.800 C . The power consumption of this steam cleaner is 1800 watts. This value borders on professional equipment and means the ability to do a long and high-quality cleaning.

Polti Lecoaspira 690

The Italian Becker Lecoaspira 690 steam cleaner is a device several steps higher than described. Its characteristics and functionality are more similar to professional equipment, and the possibilities are much wider and more interesting.

The first difference is not only the surface treatment with steam, but also the suction function. This means that you can do cleaning or washing, or both at the same time, depending on the selected mode. Well, or just clean up a dirty puddle. A specially designed eco-active filter is responsible for these capabilities, which, moreover, cleans and humidifies the air. In order for cleaning and cleaning to be at the highest level, the steam cleaner uses a washable HEPA filter (a fine filter that captures up to 99, 99% of microparticles).

You can connect iron nozzles and a steam disinfectant to this model. The four filtration stages announced by the manufacturer are nothing more than automatic cleaning programs for surfaces of various types: floors, windows, textiles and glass. The water tank is removable and easy to clean.

Judging by customer reviews, young mothers are especially happy with this steam cleaner — after all, with a newborn in the house, not just cleanliness is needed, but sterility, which the device provides in full. No chemicals, no bacteria, no foreign odours — just what families with children and allergy sufferers need.

Users call this device "2b1", i.e., combining the functions of a steam cleaner and a good cleaning vacuum cleaner, they talk about very high-quality cleaning. Some, however, do not like the quality of window washing too much, but, in general, the reviews are very positive. Not that there are no minuses. They are there, but they consist in the cost and weight of 10.5 kg. There's nothing you can do about either — it's a premium device.

The power consumption of the steam cleaner is 2150 watts, of which 1100 watts are consumed exclusively for the boiler. Its volume is 1.3 liters, the material is aluminium. The steam temperature is 120 °, it is supplied under a pressure of 4 bars. There are indicators of readiness for work and lack of water. The mechanisms of fixing the steam tube have been improved and the lock of the protective cover has been improved — this is another plus that moms will appreciate.

Becker Lecoaspira 690 is equipped with a multipurpose nozzle for steam cleaning and a nozzle for collecting liquid. In addition, in the box with the device you will find a watering can, an air flavor, a disinfectant, three brushes for cleaning hard-to-reach places and a ramrod for cleaning the nozzle and/or hose.

If the cost of the device seems inhumane, and for objective reasons you want to buy a product of this brand, add it to the vish-list . This is one of the most inexpensive models, but functional enough for high-quality apartment cleaning.