A steam cleaner is bought for cleaning the house, for cleaning difficult dirt (grease, plaque, dried dirt). The principle of operation of the steam generator is that the steam produced by it is directed to a polluted place. Under the influence of high temperatures, the dirt quickly moves away from the surface, it is easy to remove.
The best steam cleaners for the home: 2021 ranking
It is not easy to choose a steam cleaner, you need to carefully study all the characteristics and determine the right option for yourself.
For 2021, based on marketing research, the best steam generators were identified:
- In the first place are Karcher steam cleaners.
Professional units have high power and can work with any materials and fabrics. Good cleaning. Such steam cleaners heat up quickly enough and the cleaning process does not take much time. They have a self-cleaning function, so you do not need to use detergents. Of the minuses - some steam cleaners of this company are very heavy, up to 8 kg and consume a lot of electricity. Therefore, after weighing all the facts, choose the characteristics of the steam cleaner you need.
- In second place are Kitfort cleaners.
Such devices are less powerful than Karcher, however, they are able to carry out high-quality cleaning of difficult contaminants. They are more suitable for the home.They have two water tanks, work up to 90 minutes continuously. Kitfort steam cleaners are easy to use, small in size and stylish in design.
Among the shortcomings - there is no indicator of the water level in the tank and for some fabrics it is necessary to buy nozzles separately.
- M.I.E Juno.
These models struggle with significant pollution and do not require the use of detergents. They are reliable, the water tank is made of metal. All nozzles are included. There is also a dedicated storage compartment. The duration of their work is slightly less, about 30 minutes. Heating lasts 4 minutes.
Of the minuses - they leave stains on mirrors and glasses.
- Steam cleaner Bort.
Suitable for any space. Steam cleaners from this company are similar to a regular vacuum cleaner, with wheels on the sides, it can be moved along the floor. Heating is up to 3 minutes, and the duration of work is up to 45 minutes.
The disadvantage is high power consumption.
- Steam cleaner from Polaris.
One of the inexpensive cleaners. It is smaller in volume than the rest, however, it steams difficult dirt without difficulty. Has a lot of nozzles and brushes for easy cleaning, compact. It also has in its characteristic a blocking of the valve from burns.
The disadvantage of this unit is the small volume of the water tank. In addition, the steam cleaner is not automatic and the drive button must be kept constantly pressed.
How to choose a steam cleaner for your home?
Before choosing a steam cleaner, select the type of appliance: what design do you need?
They can be of three types:
- manual steam cleaner;
- floor;
- vertical.
Manual steam cleaner
Manual units are designed to clean small dirt in the car, in the closet, while traveling. Commonly used for clothing and furniture.
Floor
Floor cleaners are designed for cleaning houses, cottages, apartments (floors, walls, windows, furniture, curtains, etc.). They are larger and have more nozzles in their tank.
Vertical
Vertical steam generators - they are also called a steam mop. They combine two options (manual and floor), however, they are mainly used only for cleaning the floor and walls.
When choosing the power and volume of steam generators, study the characteristics: the higher the indicators, the more efficient the cleaner. The volume of the water tank is very important. If the tank is small, then the water will have to be added constantly during the cleaning process. This delays cleaning.
The design of the water tank - you need to pay attention to the material of the tank. Usually made of aluminum or stainless steel. Comparing the two materials, we conclude: aluminum has a high thermal conductivity and water will boil faster. In addition, aluminum does not accumulate scale.
If you have a large room, then look at the size of the cord. It should be from 2 to 4 meters.
If there are children in the house, then from the additional features it is recommended to consider such characteristics of steam generators as steam blocking.
And of course, the more different nozzles included with a steam cleaner, the more cleaning options and the ability to clean dirt from a variety of surfaces.
Advantages and disadvantages of steam cleaners
The advantages of steam cleaners are much greater than the disadvantages.
Disadvantages for all types of units:
- during the cleaning process, a large amount of moisture is released, which is sometimes undesirable for an apartment or house. In the summer season, when it is hot, cleaning with such a steam cleaner is not recommended;
- even having the most powerful steam generator, no one canceled manual cleaning after it.It only helps soften the dirt with steam. And further, with the help of rags, this dirt is easily removed from the surface;
- if your house water is supplied without a filter and it contributes to the formation of scale, you will have to clean the hose regularly.
The advantages of steam cleaners are as follows:
- high-quality cleaning of difficult pollution;
- one of the most environmentally friendly units, because, apart from water, nothing is used;
- disinfects and eliminates all unwanted odors (steam is supplied at a high temperature, about 130 C, so such conditions kill all pathogens);
- multifunctional in their work;
- reduced noise level, unlike vacuum cleaners;
- improving indoor air quality;
Hostess reviews
Here is what the owners of steam cleaners write:
Evgenia, Moscow:
“I took a Kitfort steam cleaner, it is suitable for cleaning around the house. We needed such a device for cleaning the apartment after the repair. It cleans everything: tiles, floors, crevices, oven, glass and windows, floors and walls. We removed even the dirt that cannot be removed manually! Using a steam cleaner on average once every two weeks is enough to keep it clean.”
Alexey, Nizhny Novgorod:
“My wife and I purchased a Karcher steam generator. And what I would like to say: cleaning is much easier, no need to use chemicals, gloves (so as not to cause irritation of the hands). We have a small child and, accordingly, such a device disinfects the entire apartment well, the child calmly crawls on the floor. It heats up quickly, is very easy to use and has a variety of attachments to clean everything. We have been using it for six months now and are happy with the purchase.
Natalia, St. Petersburg:
“I bought a manual steam cleaner from Polaris because it was cheap. At first I wanted to take it back to the store, but then I adapted and even liked to clean it. Especially the pollution in the kitchen. He cleans everything. Manual, comfortable, with a long cord, reaches all corners of the room. The only thing is that I do not advise them to clean plastic surfaces, because they are deformed under the influence of steam. For me, it has become a good assistant in cleaning and for such a price I would not have found such a unit anywhere!”
Conclusion:
When buying a steam generator, study its power, volume, intensity of steam supply.
When cleaning an apartment or a small room, it is better to choose manual units.When cleaning a house or other room with a large area, choose standard units with a large volume of water and more power.
