20 best steam cleaners for the home

The Bort steam cleaner costs 2500-3500 rubles. At a low price in terms of cleaning quality and characteristics, it bypasses expensive models. Heating up to 133°C gives almost dry steam. With a power consumption of 1300 W, it takes no more than three minutes.Spitting water can occur if you keep the feed button pressed all the time, without giving extra time to heat up. 450 ml is placed in the tank, for about 13-15 minutes of operation. When the water runs out, the steam cleaner will automatically turn off.

The set includes basic nozzles - a scraper for glasses and windows, a point, a brush. Separately sold nozzle BORT Steam mop for transformation into a steam mop. To all this we add a five-year manufacturer's warranty. Disadvantages are typical for manual steam cleaners - a narrow neck, no water level indicator, you can not top up immediately, you have to wait until it cools down. Of the shortcomings of the model - there is a small percentage of manufacturing defects. But the equipment can be returned and exchanged under warranty.

Karcher SC 1 is a popular handheld steam cleaner with hundreds of reviews and dozens of video reviews. Compactness, light weight, long power cord, safety valve - customers appreciate the model for safety and convenience. The disadvantages they include only a very small tank of 200 ml. This volume is enough for 6 minutes of continuous work. It is often necessary to add water during cleaning, before that, after waiting until the steam cleaner has cooled down.

Karcher SC 1 is also scolded for a meager set of nozzles as standard. You will be able to evaluate all the functions after additional purchase of the “Floor Kit”. The price, already immodest for a manual model, will become even higher. But with it, the compact steam cleaner turns into a steam mop. The quality is good, the brand has been tested by thousands of buyers, but the price is still too high.

The 1200 W handheld steam cleaner produces a maximum steam pressure of up to 4 bar. For a manual model, this is very good. The container at the bottom is removable, it can be filled with detergents or deodorizers for better cleaning results. There are two indicators on the body - one is ready for work, the second is the lack of water in the tank. The kit already has several nozzles - for cleaning glasses and other surfaces, removing stubborn dirt, steaming clothes.

A popular model makes the price-functionality ratio. Buyers find this steam cleaner quite convenient and powerful, they write that it copes with difficult contaminants. The water capacity for a manual steam cleaner is not small - 480 ml. Of the claims - the model weighs almost two kilograms, it is hard to constantly hold it in your hands. The power cord is short, you have to use an extension cord.

The first place in the ranking of manual steam cleaners is occupied by Kitfort KT-906. The multifunctional model easily replaces the disinfector, steam mop, fabric steamer and glass cleaner. It cleans all surfaces and smoothes all types of fabrics. To do this, the steam cleaner is equipped with a set of nozzles. Steam up to 98°C is supplied under pressure up to 3 bar. A powerful jet softens old dirt, copes with fat.

The steam cleaner has an ergonomic handle. It fits comfortably in the hand, does not slip.Optionally, you can attach a steam hose and reach even the most inaccessible places. The low water alarm will prevent the steam cleaner from overheating, and the ready-to-work indicator will show you when you can start cleaning. The tank holds 300 ml of water. This is enough for 12-15 minutes of intensive work. It is only inconvenient that the steam button cannot be fixed, it must be held during operation.

The developers have thought over the design of Ariete to the smallest detail. Wheels on the body easily roll the steam cleaner behind the user. No need to bend over and carry it from place to place. The top section is removable to reveal a large storage compartment where each attachment fits in its own place. They definitely won't get lost. A six-meter power cord makes cleaning convenient, even if there is only one outlet in the room. The intensity of the steam supply is adjustable. You can customize it to suit your needs.

The features are also very good. The boiler holds 1.6 liters of water. This volume is enough for 40-60 minutes of continuous cleaning. Steam is supplied with a pressure of up to 5 bar, knocks out perennial pollution from the cracks and joints between the tiles.There are many nozzles in the kit: for the floor, steaming clothes, washing windows, hard-to-reach surfaces, corners. Even the claims of buyers are insignificant - the body heats up, it is not visible how much water is left in the tank, the cord does not wind up automatically.

MIE Juno is a universal household steam cleaner. He will cope with washing different surfaces in the bathroom and kitchen, flooring and tiles, without leaving a single divorce. Hot steam is supplied under pressure up to 5 bar. Power of 1500 W with a boiler volume of 1.1 liters reduces the waiting time. The steam cleaner is ready for use in 5 minutes. The model is compact and lightweight, with a convenient handle, it is easy to carry it from place to place.

The volume of the tank is enough for half an hour of work. It comes with a wide floor nozzle and two additional brushes with stiff bristles that can effectively clean the carpet. The cord length of 2.8 m and the steam hose of 1.5 m make it easy to work in a large room. No need to systematically switch the device to different outlets. Additionally, a shoulder strap is included. He helps out when you need to steam or clean something at a height from the floor - curtains, pipes, ceiling. Shortcomings of the model - at the beginning of operation there is a smell of plastic, the first 20 seconds it splashes with water.

Karcher SC 2 is a popular floor steam cleaner, the best selling of the SC series. A simple, compact model with a basic set of nozzles copes with everyday and general cleaning.This is the most compact floor standing steam cleaner in the ranking. It weighs 3 kilograms and holds a liter of water. Of the useful options, there is an adjustment of the steam supply and protection against scale. The latter function protects the internal elements from limescale. You can not think about the quality of tap water, which is poured into the steam cleaner tank.

The advantages of Karcher, according to user reviews, include compactness, lightness and reliability. Among the shortcomings - buyers complain about the meager equipment. You can buy branded accessories, but they are expensive. The wire does not wind up, it constantly “hangs”, which somewhat complicates the storage of the steam cleaner.

This is one of the best models for the home. With it, you can clean and disinfect surfaces, steam clothes, clean the floor with minimal effort. The volume of the water tank is 1.5 liters - it is enough for the entire cleaning. High power of 1500 W gives a quick heating of water in 10-12 minutes, hot steam comes with a pressure of up to 4 bar. In continuous mode, the operating time is up to one and a half hours.

There is a pressure gauge on the body, excess pressure is relieved by a safety valve. The intensity of steam supply is changed by the power regulator. You can make it higher for cleaning old dirt or lower for steaming delicate fabrics. Customers like the rich package of the steam cleaner - it includes several extension tubes, a floor nozzle, a brass, nylon, triangular brush. The manufacturer prudently included in the kit a convenient bag for storing all these attachments.

The Clatronic steam cleaner has an interesting story. In appearance and characteristics, this is an exact copy of the German model Bomann DR 921 CB. It's hard to find it for sale. Buyers may notice a complete resemblance to another model from another manufacturer Kitfort KT-908-1. If you do not take into account that this is a copy, according to the characteristics, everything is very good.

A capacious water boiler of one and a half liters is enough for 40 minutes of continuous operation. The full volume heats up in 12 minutes. The outlet steam temperature is 120°C. It is supplied with a pressure of up to 4 bar, with a head of up to 37 grams per minute. The kit includes nozzles for all types of cleaning - from the floor to steaming clothes. All of them are compactly stored in the case compartment. But buyers also find disadvantages - a weak filler seal, there is a factory defect.

Buyers in vain deprived the Bort steam cleaner of attention. It is better than many popular models.A capacious water boiler for one and a half liters is complemented by a removable container. If the cleaning is delayed, you can add water without turning off the steam cleaner. If this is not done, it will turn itself off. The steam is heated to a temperature of 143°C and supplied under pressure up to 4 bar. The high power of 2200 W reduces waiting times, the steam cleaner is ready to use in just 6 minutes.

The pluses include extended equipment: nozzles for the floor, carpets, clothes, glasses, spot, brushes with metal and polymer bristles. Full readiness for general cleaning. Water enters the boiler from a removable tank in small portions, quickly heats up. Steam power and temperature are stable. Cons: Few customer reviews. Without them, the assessment cannot be objective.

The KARCHER SC 4 EasyFix steam cleaner makes cleaning your home simple and efficient. It easily removes household harmful bacteria without chemicals. Steam is supplied with a maximum pressure of up to 3.5 bar, its intensity is changed by a regulator on the handle. The steam cleaner hose gets into small gaps and removes even stubborn dirt from them. The floor cloth has a Velcro fastener for quick attachment to the nozzle.

The optional removable water tank can be filled while the steam cleaner is on, without stopping work for a break. This is doubly convenient given that the main container holds only 500 ml. The cable compartment makes the model more convenient, easier to store. There is a compartment in which all nozzles and a two-meter steam hose will be neatly located.In the reviews, buyers praise the quick heating of the steam generator - only 4 minutes. Cons - there is no nozzle for glasses in the kit, the power is slightly lower than expected.

It is difficult to imagine a model more convenient than KT-933. Large wheels roll the steam cleaner smoothly over any type of flooring. It is convenient to drag it along with you, holding the high handle, like a travel suitcase. All attachments are at hand - they are stored in a portable bag and a mesh pocket at the bottom of the steam cleaner. The intensity of the steam supply is adjusted within the range of 15-31 g/min. You can steam clothes from delicate fabrics or clean difficult stains.

Steam is supplied under pressure up to 4 bar. The first seconds of operation may splash water. This is condensation that has accumulated in the hose. Further, the steam jet is even, with a constant force and temperature. The boiler holds 1.8 liters of water. It heats up to working condition in 10-12 minutes. This volume is enough for 45-90 minutes of cleaning. There are a lot of nozzles in the kit: for the floor, glass, cleaning corners, brushes of different diameters. In the reviews, buyers write about single shortcomings - the water level in the boiler is not visible, there is no funnel in the kit.

The MIE steam cleaner is quality, efficiency and convenience at the same time. He cleans, irons, steams. Here the highest temperature is up to 200°C, pressure up to 6.5 bar, steam supply up to 200 g/min. Even difficult pollution is washed off without addition of household chemicals. Under the action of high temperature, viruses, bacteria, mold die. A one and a half liter tank is enough for an hour of continuous operation. Water can be added at any time, no need to turn off and wait until it cools down.

The kit has everything: an iron and a hanger for steaming clothes, an iron for horizontal ironing, nozzles for floors, glasses, carpets, upholstered furniture, brushes of different hardness and diameter, a nozzle for spot cleaning. To store the nozzles, the set comes with a fabric bag with the brand logo. Cons - for a price of about 30,000 rubles, buyers would like to add replaceable rags to the kit, increase the length of the power cord, make the option of automatic winding and adjusting the steam power.

This steam cleaner is strikingly different from other rating models in terms of features and design. It is completely made of stainless steel, equipped with a manometer located on the body. Depending on the peripherals, the power is up to 2200 W and the steam pressure is up to 5.5 bar. The maximum steam temperature is 160 degrees, it dissolves even very complex and persistent contaminants. Rollers on legs and a long steam hose (1.7 meters) greatly simplify the work.

Permissible continuous operation time is up to 3 hours. This steam cleaner is sold in different configurations.Models from 50,000 rubles are immediately supplied with a complete set of nozzles and an iron for steaming things. The boiler is made of stainless steel INOX, resistant to scale. You can fill it with tap water, it is enough to flush the tank once a month so that there are no deposits. This is a professional model, everything is thought out to the smallest detail, so the only drawback is the high price.

Due to the high price, this steam cleaner is rarely bought for the home, but no money is spared for comfortable cleaning. The 3000W model with a capacious 2.7-liter tank will wash all corners of the apartment without adding water. Steam temperature reaches 140 degrees, and its pressure is 5 bar. Such pressure can not withstand even persistent pollution. Detergent is poured into an additional compartment; for a better cleaning effect, steam can be mixed with hot water.

The control keys are located on the gun, it is convenient to adjust the steam supply. The set includes nozzles for cleaning the whole house, cleaning any surfaces. Portotecnica is not a steam cleaner in the usual sense, but a combined model. This is a hybrid of a washing vacuum cleaner with an aqua filter and a steam generator. They can do dry cleaning, clean upholstered furniture with detergents, disinfect, collect liquids. If you take this into account, the price seems not so high anymore.

Karcher SC 5 + Iron Kit is a steam cleaner with a set of nozzles for cleaning the floor, brushes, an iron and a removable tank.Water can be topped up during operation. The Vapo Hydro feature mixes hot water into the steam to remove stubborn dirt. The steam cleaner is expensive, but the high price is justified by the rich equipment and functions. These are power adjustment, extension tubes, a two-tank system. Steam is supplied under pressure up to 4.2 bar, with a power of up to 150 grams per minute. A jet under pressure breaks even old stains on upholstered furniture, carpets, hard surfaces.

Karcher has provided a parking position, shutdown in case of overheating or complete evaporation of water, protection from children. A short power cord is a perennial problem with many steam cleaners. But in Karcher SC 5 it is not. With a 6 meter cord, even large rooms can be cleaned without an extension cord. The kit comes with a small iron for easy steaming of clothes on weight. Cons - interchangeable nozzles and consumables are expensive, the cord does not rewind automatically.

Xiaomi multifunctional steam cleaner is good for everyday cleaning. It is small and light, hands do not get tired even with prolonged use. When assembled, with extension tubes and a floor nozzle, the model weighs just over two kilograms. The set includes five nozzles: for the floor, a scraper, a sponge, a brush and an iron for fabrics.But buyers complain about their design. The mop is small, you need to keep it in one place for a long time or slowly move it to clean the stains. The nozzle for windows is motionless, does not always fit snugly against the glass.

The tank is the smallest of the convertible rating models - 200 ml. This volume is enough for 4-5 minutes of continuous work. To the state of steam, water is heated in 20 seconds, it is supplied with a pressure of up to 3 bar. It washes away the main dirt, but copes with stubborn stains with difficulty. In general, there are enough flaws - the water tank is not securely held, the steam supply is rather weak. This is a lightweight option for regular cleaning of a not very dirty apartment.

Non-standard model with a mitten nozzle. You just put it on your hand and wipe the surface like a rag, but it's easier to do. Pollution is softened by steam and washed off in a couple of strokes. It looks scary, but there is a protective glove in the design of the nozzle from burns. Powerful steam cleaner - 500 ml of water in the tank heats up in 15 seconds. This volume is enough for 20 minutes of cleaning. All surfaces are washed clean, although the working pressure is less than in other models - up to 2.5 bar.

The kit includes enough nozzles to wash all corners of the house - for the floor, upholstered furniture, steaming clothes. You can buy additional brushes, the manufacturer has a lot of them. Reviews are mostly positive. Most of all, buyers praise the work with two nozzles - a mop and a mitten. The low working pressure did not affect the quality of cleaning, everything was washed well.They put a minus for an unpleasant loud sound when working with the SteamMitt ™ nozzle.

The model of the Russian brand captivates with a modest price and versatility. It is multifunctional, with a slight movement of the hand it turns from an electric mop into an equally effective hand-held steam cleaner. The kit comes with a lot of nozzles for all the "dirty" work at home - washing the floor, cleaning carpets and upholstered furniture, tiles, radiators, windows. It can even be used as a clothes steamer. The detergent compartment makes cleaning even more efficient.

On the good side, the model is also characterized by user reviews. In them, they share their impressions - a 450 ml capacity is enough for cleaning, which, with the advent of a steam cleaner in the house, takes less time. Water heats up very quickly, hot steam copes with complex pollution, leaves no streaks on the floor and windows. The only wish of buyers is to add more replaceable floor cloths to the package.

According to the characteristics of Polti Vaporetto, it is similar to other combined models, but takes up the quality. The steam cleaner is made in Italy. Materials, assembly - all top five. This makes it more enjoyable to use. The nozzles are easy to put on and take off, the jet of steam is consistently strong and hot. The transformation from a mop to a handheld steam cleaner takes a couple of minutes. The model is not capricious to water quality. The built-in filter copes with unwanted impurities.But its condition must be monitored, and periodically replaced with a new one.

Fast heating reduces cleaning time. 15 seconds after turning on the network, the green indicator lights up. This is an indication that the steam cleaner is ready for use. Power is adjusted with a rotary knob on the body. There are many nozzles in the kit: the main one for the floor with an increased steam supply area, a brush, a scraper, a spot. For greater maneuverability, the cable length has been increased to 7.5 meters. The only drawback is that there are very few reviews.