Handheld Steam Cleaners
Take the hard work out of cleaning your floors, clothing and surfaces with a steam cleaner, which comes in a whole variety of different models. You can opt for an upright steam mop or pull-along cylinder steam cleaner, as well as handheld steam cleaning products that are simple and convenient to use. Carpet steam cleaning products are among the most popular on the market, together with clothes handheld steam cleaning products for keeping your garments fresh.
How Does a Steam Cleaner Work?
Steam cleaners use the high temperature of steam to kill bacteria and eliminate dust mites that can lead to asthma and allergic reactions in some people. Rather than using harsh chemicals, they offer a more natural way to clean your home while being better for the environment and favourable for those who have chemical sensitivities. They expel a concentrated burst of steam and often come with a range of different attachments that you can use when cleaning different surfaces.
Which Steam Cleaner is Right For Me?
Steam cleaners come in three main types—steam mops, handheld and cylinder steam cleaners—with two-in-one models combining a handheld device for cleaning surfaces and a mop for easily accessing floors. Handheld steam cleaners are compact in size for carrying and storing, with a small water tank that makes them ideal for steam cleaning small areas. Because they have small tanks, they often can't steam for long periods, and you'll need to stop to fill them up if you want to clean large surface areas.
Which Steam Cleaner Accessories Should I Look For?
Most handheld steam cleaners come with some accessories so it's worth checking what each includes to make sure it meets your needs. Squeegees for cleaning glass and scrubbing brushes to remove grout and tile grime are both useful, as are carpet gliders and cleaning pads. In addition to accessories, you should also check the capacity of the water tank, how long the device takes to heat up and start pumping out steam, as well as how long you can use the steam cleaner continuously before you need to refill it with water.