Steam cleaner recommendations, will it help with these cleaning situations?

juliushibert

I’ve never bought or used a steam cleaner before. I’m looking for advice if it’s going to fit my needs?

Will a steam cleaner help with any or all of the following cleaning situations?

- Cleaning tiles, the build up of dirt and mould in the grouting and bath edge seal?

- Cleaning limescale and soap stains off a bathtub?

- Cleaning stains caused by spills, small stains and watermarks off fabrics on sofas?

I feel a bit confused by the steam cleaners out there. A lot seem focused on mopping floors. Which would be handy but would be good if it was more multi purpose use like the cleaning list above. 

Look through some reviews online the Karcher SC3 seems like it might be a good fit for my needs?

sarah1972

Pmd the team to move onto a board on Monday as it’s currently not one one. 

Personally the only thing I have found that works on grout is a toothbrush and elbow grease along with a cleaning product. 

Limescale, I use Limescale remover, spray on, leave and rinse off. 

Stains on upholstery, upholstery cleaner but that can end up with a ‘clean’ spot so I would hire a professional cleaner. 

I have never found a steam cleaner effective for any of the above. X

Marcon

Try Viakal on the limescale in your bathtub. Worked miracles on ours! The gel version clings better than the spray, which liquifies very quickly. If the limescale is very thick, you may find gently scraping the the flat of a (blunt) knife or similar instrument helps.