The Best Steam Cleaners to Buy in 2023
The steam cleaners are one of the few appliances that have revolutionised the cleaning of one's home. It's cleaning action allows you to remove any trace of dirt present on floors, tiles, curtains, rugs or furniture in a quick, easy, ecological and efficient way.
These appliances can be divided into 2 categories, hand-held steam cleaners and floor steam cleaners. Currently, the stores are full of different brands and varied models. And today we will share an efficient and ultimate shopping guide and will give advice on how to choose the ideal steam cleaner.
Beldray Handheld Steam Cleaner 10 In 1 Portable Multipurpose Steamer 1000 W
29.99£ 39.99 €
Neo 10 In 1 1500w Hot Steam Mop Cleaner Floor Carpet Window Washer Hand Steamer
44.99£ 89.99 €
Beldray Handheld Garment Clothes Steamer Handi Steam Max Pro Black/rose Gold
32.99£ 49.99 €
Superlex 12-in-1 Steam Cleaner Mop Steamer Handheld Upright Carpet Window 1500w
62.88£
Ovation 1000w Electric Portable Hand Held Steam Steamer Cleaner & Accessories
19.99£
Superlex 12-in-1 Steam Cleaner Mop Upright & Handheld Floor Carpet Steamer 1500w
38.89£
Superlex 10-in-1 Hand Held Steam Cleaner Electric Multi-purpose Steamer 1050 W
27.89£
Steam Cleaner Hand Held Steamer Glass Tiles Universal Cleaning With Accessories
23.99£
Hand Held Steamer Handy Steam Cleaner Electric Portable Multi Purpose Heat Fast
26.95£
Useful advice to acquirer a steam cleaner
Type of steam cleaners
As we have mentioned before, there are 2 types of steam cleaners, excluding the industrial one's. The handheld or portable are small in size, and useful for a daily superficial clean. The floor steam cleaners or normal ones were designed for more tedious chores and they look very much like a vacuum cleaner.
Water pressure
It is important to know that all steam cleaners work by using water vapour. For this reason it is vital to choose a steam cleaner with powerful water pressure to ensure that the appliance is really efficient. Therefore the minimum is 3 to 4 pressure bars.
Reservoir capacity and power output
Another important element to consider when buying a steam cleaner is it own capacity, this will influence the time needed to clean and whether is user-friendly. The best reservoir capacity is more than 1 litre.
The power output is a fundamental aspect in the choice of these cleaning appliances, it has to have enough power to be able to do the chores it is used for.
Extras
However, a high quality steam cleaner comes with a vast range of accessories, which help optimize their function. In general they come with a special brush for upholstery, a brush for clothes, a pressure gun, window cleaner and a spatula. The more expensive models usually have an iron as well.
Steam regulator
Lastly, but not least, is the autonomy of the appliance. Some steam cleaners have a modern function, although they are more expensive, which is a control that regulates the amount of steam emitted during the usage of the appliance, which can be adjusted according to the surface to be cleaned. Also there is a luminous indicator that will tell you when the water has finished.
From this point on, and with all these practical advice, you can start to look for the steam cleaner you have always dreamed of. However, we recommend you continue reading so you can also know all the advantages and disadvantages of each type of steam cleaner, so you know which are the best places to purchase cheap steam cleaners and which brand name is the most convenient.
Floor steam cleaner or hand-held steam cleaner: Which is the winner?
The truth is that the winner is the steam cleaner that satisfies all the needs of each buyer. That is to say, there is not one which is better than the other. You will have to compare the characteristics and functions of each model.
The hand-held steam cleaners are designed for maintenance chores and can not withstand heavy chores like deep cleaning floors. The great advantage of these appliance is that they are small in size and lightweight, so they can be transported easily anywhere. They also have a high capacity to generate pressure at high temperatures.
Where to buy economical steam cleaners?
It is true that websites like Amazon and eBay are the best place for offers and for their outlet pages. However, the offers usually are of unknown brand names and unreliable. Although, the amazing discounts available online are often worthwhile, especially when it comes to hand-held steam cleaners.
On the other hand, the big department stores like Currys, John Lewis or Argos have the advantage of stoking brand names like Polti to and Kärcher at reasonable prices, but it is common for these type of department stores to promote second grade brand names or even their own brand name, ending up with the same situation as on Amazon or eBay. In this case, the best way to avoid any inconveniences is to take a good look at the recommendations and opinions of people who have already tried these unknown brand steam cleaners at home.
The best brands of steam cleaners
Kärcher steam cleaners are well known for being very efficient, and it's dry steam technology works well for superficial cleaning and deep cleaning furniture, curtains, clothes, etc. This guarantees a complete and reliable clean and eliminates dust mites and bacteria.
The design of Kärcher steam cleaners allows you to access complicated areas, like the joins in window, corners, tubes and radiators. There are models that have extendable handles.
Merlin Steam Cleaner Polti Replacement Valve 5525en2.0s..a51 Solenoid Valve
21.16£
Merlin Steam Cleaner Polti Spare Part 2 Wheels With Axle
31.66£
Merlin Steam Cleaner Polti Replacement Valve 5525en2.0s..a51
50.29£
Merlin Steam Cleaner Polti Spare Part 2 Original Steering Rollers
21.07£
Merlin Steam Cleaner Polti Replacement Coil Bitron Type230
21.16£
Merlin Steam Cleaner Polti Replacement On/off Switch With Control Lamp
21.16£
Merlin Steam Cleaner Polti Replacement Pressure Switch Xp-gp
39.70£
Microfiber Mop Cloth Brake Pads For Polti Vaporetto Sv400 Sv420 Sv440 Steam
10.64£
2x Microfiber Mop Cloth Brake Pads For Polti Vaporetto Sv400, Sv420, Sv440 Steam
12.48£ 13.28 €
Polti steam cleaners are as reliable as the Kärcher ones, the great distinction is that Polti do floor steam cleaners, and the have the ideal characteristics for a steam cleaner ( 2 litre capacity, more than 4 pressure bars and 2000 W power). On balance, buying Polti is a secure and intelligent acquisition and will provide years of good cleaning in all of the corners of your home.
