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Hand held steam cleaner

moments_of_sanity
moments_of_sanity Posts: 1,702 Forumite
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Hi,

I had a quick look through the threads but couldn't see anything on hand held steam cleaners.

I am looking at getting a steam cleaner for cleaning UPVC windows, doors, grout, bathroom, tiles etc and wondered if anyone had any recommendations at all. I have looked at the Bissell and Vax so far but neither of them get particularly good reviews. Some say they are worse than useless and others rave about them so I am wondering if it is worth spending the £40 odd on one?

TIA

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  • System
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    Cant help really but I would say check the length of the cable. I bought mine mainly to steam clean the toilet but the cable is stupidly short and loses pressure quickly when its unplugged.
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  • cleaninggenie
    cleaninggenie Posts: 10 Forumite
    Hi,

    started using steam cleaners for the job after seeing the reviews on this site best handheld steam cleaner uk

    I went for the quest one because of the number of reviews its got on amazon, havent looked back since. I know its hard to decide with mixed reviews but if it doesnt work for you just ask for a refund.:p
  • samuela66
    samuela66 Posts: 1,203 Forumite
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    moments_of_sanity wrote: »
    Hi,

    I had a quick look through the threads but couldn't see anything on hand held steam cleaners.

    I am looking at getting a steam cleaner for cleaning UPVC windows, doors, grout, bathroom, tiles etc and wondered if anyone had any recommendations at all. I have looked at the Bissell and Vax so far but neither of them get particularly good reviews. Some say they are worse than useless and others rave about them so I am wondering if it is worth spending the £40 odd on one?

    TIA

    I got one from home and bargains about £15, its fab does what it say on the tin, lead is a bit short though, i just use an extension cord

    sam
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  • peachyprice
    peachyprice Posts: 22,346 Forumite
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    samuela66 wrote: »
    I got one from home and bargains about £15, its fab does what it say on the tin, lead is a bit short though, i just use an extension cord

    sam

    Me too, I got mine From BM, £15 with lots of attachments. I didn't want to pay £40+ for one until I knew how much I would use it, but this does the job just fine, I'll be sticking with it.
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  • moments_of_sanity
    moments_of_sanity Posts: 1,702 Forumite
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    Thank you to everyone who has replied, I hadn't even thought of trying B&M so will pop in at the weekend and have a look :D
  • viv0147
    viv0147 Posts: 1,713 Forumite
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    I bought a Vax duel and it's been fantastic it's taken the hard work out of cleaning I only wish I had bought one years ago.
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