Note too that when cleaning patches of dried mud, we found large blobs sometimes clogged the suction tube. The 3-day warranty will start on the day you receive the but cannot extend past 7 days of the auction close. It had no problems cleaning a dirty hob and tiled flooring either, plus the eight different attachments ensured awkward spaces were handled with ease. The majority of steam cleaners come equipped with attachable accessories suited to an array of household chores. Even though deleted reviews don't affect the average rating, the fact that action was taken to delete reviews raises some red flags about the integrity of the reviews for the product as whole.

Its handle isn’t telescopic either; however, you can remove the handle from the body for easy storage, making it well suited to small and big homes alike. Other attachments for specific surfaces may include upholstery tools, ironing attachments for curtains and squeegees for windows and glass. Passionate about finding the best home products and appliances for our readers, she has tested everything from blenders to pizza ovens. If you're struggling to clean awkward spaces properly, this steam cleaner can help – once you get past the fiddly assembly that requires a screwdriver, that is. We also tried out its carpet capabilities, and it didn’t disappoint; the bristly brush at the back of the floorhead successfully scrubbed embedded dirt, softening and lifting grime without damaging the fibres.The floor head’s polygonal shape makes cleaning corners effortless too, and the built-in brush is handy if you need to scrub stubborn staining. Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner Powerful Multipurpose Portable Heavy Duty Steamer for Floors, Cars, Tiles, Grout Cleaning. The water tank heats up in just 15 seconds, but note that it takes several seconds longer to emit steam, even when the ready light is on.

It doesn’t have any variable settings, but the thumb trigger was responsive, so you can tailor the steam bursts to the task at hand. The larger the tank, the longer it’ll take to heat up before it’s ready to use, but it will last longer. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Megan has an MA in Magazine Journalism and has previously written for Stylist, Glamour, TimeOut, SquareMeal, and YOU magazine.Cylinder models tend to have large capacities, with some holding up to two litres, while steam mops tend to hold up to 450ml.

Its swivel design at the head made manoeuvring the mop easy, allowing for extensive access underneath cupboards. They often come with multiple attachments that connect to the hose and tackle a range of household tasks. Testers liked the way the mop head pivots, and found it good at freshening carpets and cleaning wood floors. Unlike most of the versatile designs we’ve tested, this can only be used on hard floors, but its cleaning performance was solid. There's a variable steam dial and we found the trigger switch on both the stick and handheld unit handy.Whether it's a floor that's been neglected with built-up dirt and grime, shower tiles that have seen better days, or furniture with lingering stains, sometimes a modern solution is the answer.