We used the funky round bristle brush around the sink bowl to good effect, on shower tile grouting and across on wire mesh of the cooker hood filter. The steam shifted the soap-residue and grease well although the sheer quantity of steam made the proceedings rather drippy and wet. if you want lots of steam to shift stubborn grime that is a natural side effect. For most detail cleaning jobs have a cloth handy to dry up. Cylinders and two-in-one mops, meanwhile, tend to feature extra tools such as scrubbing brushes, scrapers and grout cleaners for a super-thorough finish. Other attachments for specific surfaces may include upholstery tools, ironing attachments for curtains and squeegees for windows and glass. Some models come with detergent, but this merely provides a fresh scent, rather than extra cleaning power. How we test steam cleaners Accessory storage and parking position – Allowing easy accessory storage, including a parking position for the floor nozzle during breaks. There are three main types of steam cleaner. To help you choose the right one for your home, here’s all you need to know. There are three different types of steam cleaner: steam mops, cylinder steam cleaners and two-in-one steam cleaners. Here's how they differ.

The smallest brush was a clear winner for detail cleaning around the base of the kitchen sink and the worktop/tile join. The combination of steam and the action of the brush cleaned off a lot of long-standing grime but do be careful not to scrub out any sealant as the SC5 is plenty powerful enough to do that. The majority of steam cleaners come equipped with attachable accessories suited to an array of household chores. Standard steam mops that don’t have a detachable handheld unit usually only come with additional cleaning pads. This Karcher product has a full two year Karcher Domestic use warranty. The warranty covers the machine for faulty or defective parts during the two year warranty period. This does not cover wear and tear and any consumable parts such as hoses, motors, accessories or the result of commercial or industrial use that will result in the warranty being void and invalid. The SC 5 benefits from a refillable tank which results in an interrupted cleaning process. There is room on the SC5 for storage of accessories and tools that can be bought to deliver a more versatile range of options to your cleaning. The SC5 Easyfix Premium is a beast of a steam cleaner with a versatile roster of cleaning tools and abilities. As a steam mop, few dedicated models can cover ground with such speed and cleaning potential. As a detail steamer, the VapoHydro mode is unrivalled for shifting serious grime. The only caveat is that seriously premium price, for which we would have expected a window squeegee tool and a longer cable. Yet, for all-around steam cleaning and steam mopping ability, few models on the market can touch the SC5 in performance. Final ThoughtsFour-stage steam flow regulation – The steam volume can be individually adjusted to the surface and dirt.

Easy accessory storage, including a parking position for the floor nozzle during cleaning breaks. Integrated cable storage compartment for secure storage of the mains cable and other accessories The new and versatile Karcher SC5 EasyFix Steam Unit harnesses the power of steam to make it one of our top steam cleaning machines.

The detail tool roster includes (deep breath) a large square brush for tough cleaning with a microfibre cover that fits over the entire brush for a buffing effect. Attach the detail nozzle to the handle and you can then fit on the funky round brush, small detail brush or the power nozzle. All these have bayonet fitting that clip securely in place.