Switch to ‘Max’ mode to boost the WindowMatic’s power by 50% (and drain the battery faster, of course). As previously discussed, weight depends on tank size—the larger the tank capacity, the heavier the handheld steam cleaner will be when it’s full. Extra chargers and batteries: All our featured window vacs come with a standard DC mains plug and cable.

Among its many included accessories are a smaller 170mm suction head for hard-to-reach areas and a microfibre attachment to spread detergent on your windows. Yes, handheld steamers can kill bed bugs and their eggs, both of which die at temperatures above 122 degrees Fahrenheit. If there is leaking somewhere in the pressure system, your steam will not be steam-free from the MOP. Along with your mop marinate every six weeks, you will not have trouble scrubbing inside the mop after use. However, what pushes the Bosch behind the Karcher and Vileda in our list is its failure, reported by some users, to clean quite as well to the very edges of your windows.The handheld unit was awkward to maneuver when tackling large jobs since it lacks an extension hose, but it still cleaned well. The Vileda also has a flexible neck, ideal for hard-to-reach places, and the tank is easy to remove for emptying and sticking in the dishwasher. It features a wheeled bottom, an 18-foot power cord, and a long extension hose, making it easy to maneuver. Considering how well this model cleaned, we wish we could’ve locked the steam into place during more time-consuming jobs.

Instead, keep cord length in mind: The longer the cord and extension hose, the more of a reach a handheld steamer will have.The Phueut handheld steam cleaner is ready in 3 to 5 minutes, and with a tank capacity of a fraction under 12 ounces (350 millimeters), it provides 8 to 12 minutes of cleaning time. LED charge indicator: Useful for revealing how much longer the battery will last before it needs a recharge.

The best handheld steam cleaners are lightweight, provide adequate steam, and offer a variety of attachments.The Light ‘n’ Easy multifunctional steam mop worked well as a mop, but the detachable handheld unit left a lot to be desired. It feels wonderfully robust and offers the same wiper technology used by the car industry to achieve a streak-free finish on windscreens.

It removed wrinkles from clothing well, but the small water tank capacity only allowed us to steam three women’s size M shirts or two size XXL men’s shirts before needing a refill. We tested the Bissell on tile, and the provided grout brush did a fantastic job, fitting perfectly into our grout lines. That may sound miserly but it’s usually long enough to clean your car or blitz condensation on a chilly morning.

To combat this, we squeezed the trigger a few times before using it on upholstery so we didn’t oversaturate our fabric.