Best Steam Cleaners in the UK

Dupray is famous for durable steam cleaners it produces. The company offers both premium, heavy-duty cleaners and more affordable yet sturdy steamers. The model under review falls into the latter category with a price tag of less than £150. That said, it is a real performer and can give even some commercial steamers a run for the money. On top of that, it has a very elegant design. With its neat white casing and no gaudy details, it looks like something that only Apple could design.

But it's not only the beautiful design that makes this steamer so special. Beyond it, there are quite a lot of features that bring it to the top. It heats to 135°C in only 7 minutes and can clean just anything with its super heated jet of steam. With its help, you can get rid of dirt, grime, grease, and stubborn stains as well as remove 99.9% of bacteria, pathogens, mould, microbes, bedbugs, and other nasties that usually settle on furniture, kitchen appliances, car interiors, toys, tiles, and bathrooms. Moreover, it can also be used to freshen up clothes and remove creases from curtains.

Such versatility is achieved not only due to the powerful steam but owing to a rich bundle of accessories as well. With the purchase, you get a rectangular floor tool with three microfiber pads, window tool, two extension tubes, lance, microfiber cloth, triangular tool for corners, triangular tool microfiber bonnet, five nylon brushes, brass brush, and even a fresh fragrance disc. What is notable, all these accessories are just as durable as those that come with professional Dupray steamers.

For those who have large houses with different types of floors, we recommend turning towards the Shark S6005UK. This steam mop, including all of its joints and moving parts, is made of a combo of strong aluminium and high-quality plastics and can stand up to the heavy, daily use and hard conditions. Let's take a closer look at the unit.

First things first, the mop is very easy to set up. You will just need to attach the handle to the body using a flat-headed screwdriver. The floor tool comes pre-assembled and easily clicks into place, so you can start cleaning the floors as soon as you add some water into the steamer.

When it comes to the water tank, the S6005UK is supplied with a generous-sized 500 ml reservoir that provides up to 10 minutes of continuous operation depending on the setting you choose. At the same time, it heats up pretty quickly needing 30 seconds tops, which is surprising given the tank size. Speaking of the functionality, the mop features two automatic steam modes and the Steam Boost feature that will allow you to break down even the most stubborn dirt patches without a hassle.

If you need a compact and easily portable steamer for a variety of small tasks around the house, you've just found it. For less than £130 you can get the SC2 EasyFix, an extremely lightweight steam cleaner from Kärcher, one of the leading brands in cleaning technology.

The secret to such portability and lightweight is a small water tank. However, the size of the tank in no way affects the performance and efficiency of the vac. When in use, the SC2 EasyFix's steam pressure reaches 3.2 bars that is enough for removing even stubborn grease, limescale and grout with little to no effort on your part. Meanwhile, a 1-l water tank gives you around 20-25 minutes of continuous steam power, which will be enough to cover 74 sq m of living space without refills. What is handy is that you can use it with tap water.

If you're one of those who believe that the less is more, this Russell Hobbs steam mop may catch your fancy. Made with simplicity and practicality in mind, it comes with a limited range of accessories but does its job as expected. It's ideal for sanitising hard floors, laminate floors, vinyl floors, as well as refreshing carpets and rugs. And the fact that it's racked up over 6,500 ratings on Amazon with customers describing it as 'brilliant for sparklingly clean floors' is great proof.

Right off the bat, we'd like to note that dissimilar to many other steam cleaners that come with dozens of attachments, this model is supplied with two microfiber pads and a carpet glider, meaning it's targeted towards floor surfaces only. However, it works effectively for trapping all the dirt, grease, and grime lurking on your floors.

This is largely achieved owing to the high-temperature steam flow that can kill up to 99.9% of household germs and bacteria, leaving your floors shining and perfectly sanitised. With that, it takes only 25 seconds for this cleaner to produce steam. Yet, do note that the unit has no indicator to show you how much water is left in the tank.

Tired of spending hours on your knees scrubbing your floors? If so, take a closer look at the Bissel SpinWave Mop. It is a fully-featured polisher that will make your floors clean and shiny. It can manage such surfaces as linoleum, floor tile and vinyl easily.

The mop comes with 2 sets of microfiber pads. The Soft Touch pads will provide a safe and gentle cleaning of more delicate surfaces like laminate and hardwood. And if you need to deal with sticky messes, use the Scrubby pads. They are a little rougher in their design and can remove dirt without leaving any traces. And you won’t have to put too much effort into scrubbing! After use, the pads are very easy to maintain: all you need to do is wash them under the tap or throw them into your washing machine.

Additionally, this electric mop is fitted with a Multi-Surface Cleaning Formula. This kind of solution helps cleaning all types of hard floors thoroughly and carefully.

Another highlight of this device is its cost-effectiveness. The built-in On-demand spray will allow you to dispense the desired amount of cleaning solution without wasting the detergent. Also, the working power is relatively low (only 105 watts), therefore, you can save a bit on electricity bills as well. Needless to say, with such modest power, the unit's operation is very quiet.