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Steam Cleaners

Steam cleaners are best used in the following ways:

• For a hygienic way of cleaning surfaces and floors around the home
• To clean car interiors and garden furniture
• As a multi-purpose DIY tool for jobs around the home including wallpaper stripping

There are a number of different types of steam cleaner currently on the market, but they all work by using the same simple process – they harness the natural power of steam to perform a variety of domestic cleaning tasks, without the need for any additives or chemicals.

Steam cleaners work by transforming ordinary tap water into very fine, dry, high-pressured steam heated to around 150°C. The steam dislodges and dissolves dirt and grease, killing harmful germs and 98% of dust mites. Steam cleaners reduce allergens whilst being kind to the environment.

Most types of steam cleaner will heat up in minutes, and usually provide at least 30 minutes of continuous steam. Many popular models of steam cleaner come with a shoulder strap and detachable steam unit for portability, allowing for easy cleaning of hard to reach areas, and can also come with a vast range of accessories. The steam cleaner can be a safe to use, versatile and essential household cleaning tool.

Brands that have a good range of steam cleaners include:

• Earlex
• Electrolux
• Morphy Richards
• Polti
• Vax

Further Information

If you are interested in buying a steam cleaner online, visit our Where to Buy section, which includes details about some of the leading suppliers and their policies on postage and packing, delivery, returns and refunds.

You can find out more about some of the different brands and models of vacuum cleaner available in our Brands and Top Models sections.

For hints and tips on what to look for when choosing a vacuum cleaner, visit our How to Choose page.

To find out about some of the different accessories that you can get to go with your new vacuum cleaner, visit our Accessories section.