Steam cleaners: here are the best, for professional cleaning

Steam cleaners

Five models to easily sanitize any surface and environment at home

The steam cleaner is a tool that uses a high pressure boiler to create and then diffuse the steam to sanitize surfaces and objects, eliminating almost all of germs and bacteria. The portable versions in the shape of a gun or with wheels can reach every corner of the house, for professional cleaning. We have chosen five models to focus on in 2021.

Polti steam cleaner

(Photo: Polti) One of the best known and most popular models, Polti Vaporetto claims to eliminate 99.99% of viruses, germs and bacteria by exploiting the high pressure aluminum boiler up to 3 bar and providing five accessories such as the steam wand, the concentrator, the round brush with nylon bristles and the jug. It heats up quickly in 3 minutes and is priced at 49.99 euros, but you can save a little on Amazon.

Ariete steam cleaner

(Photo: Ariete) If yes want more autonomy then you can opt for a version with a more generous boiler with a 1.6 liter tank, such as that of the Ariete XVapor Deluxe model, which in fact reaches a pressure of 5 bar and a power of 1500 watts for over an hour of uninterrupted cleaning and sanitation. Ideal for large rooms and floors, it moves easily thanks to the wheels and includes all the accessories for cleaning, including precision. It costs 77 euros, here are the promotions on Amazon.

Girmi steam cleaner

(Photo: Girmi) Girmi Ap30 is a portable steam gun perfect for small rooms and for cleaning even narrow corners . It works at 2.5 - 3.2 bar, heats up in 3 or 4 minutes and has an autonomy of 10 minutes. Light and colorful it is 40 euros, but it is almost always discounted on Amazon.

Kärcher steam cleaner

(Photo: Kärcher) The Kärcher steam cleaner includes a 0.2 liter tank and reaches 3 bar pressure and can be very convenient for cleaning and sanitizing domestic surfaces by distributing steam evenly thanks to the lamellar brush, for example. It costs 84 euros, here the promotions on Amazon.

Steam cleaner H.Koenig

(Photo: H.Koenig) Finally, the economic and entrylevel proposal by H.Koenig from 1000 watts of power, 0.3 liters of tank and 4.2 bar of pressure and can be used in all areas of the house from the kitchen to the bathroom, but also the windows and the most difficult to reach corners. For those who do not have too many pretensions and want to spend as little as possible, it has a price of 29.90 euros, here the offers on Amazon.




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The 8 Best Steam Cleaners to Deep Clean All Surfaces

The most effective way to disinfect items, especially those that you can’t launder or wipe down, is through steam cleaning. According to this 2019 study, steam technology was found to be just as effective as a two-step cleaning process using water/detergent and a microfiber cloth to disinfect—and it does so without the use of chemicals and with less water consumption, time, and cost. By using temperatures up to 220 degrees Fahrenheit, steam cleaners and steam mops are able to kill 99.9 percent of bacteria, viruses, mold and mildew, allergens, and bugs across a wider variety of fabrics and sealed surfaces. So if you want your home to not only look clean but also be free of bacteria on all kinds of floors and surfaces without resorting to harsh chemicals, consider one of these steam cleaners.

Types of Steam Cleaners

The two main types of steam cleaners are cylinder steam cleaners and steam mops. Comparable to cylinder versus upright vacuums, each of these models has a variety of advantages and disadvantages. Before you purchase a steam cleaner, consider which type works best in your home.

Cylinder Steam Cleaners

These steam cleaners have cylinder bodies with wheels, which may be heavier to lug around the house, though they typically offer many more attachments to connect to the hose. As a result, cylinder steam cleaners tend to offer a higher steam output, larger water tank capacity, and more functionality than mops for a greater variety of surfaces, like upholstery, curtains, and more.

Steam Mops

Designed to be used in place of a regular mop for your floors, steam mops are much more compact and lightweight. Though they have smaller water tanks, they’re better designed for quick clean ups. Many are suitable only for hard floors, though some come with attachments to use on carpets.

Two-in-Ones

Some options on this list combine the portability of a steam mop with the flexibility of a cylinder steam cleaner. These models typically have lift-off cylinders that separate from an upright mop, which you can use with a variety of attachments to clean more than just your floors.

How We Evaluated

To select these steam cleaners, we researched five expert sources such as Good Housekeeping and The Spruce, and relied on our own previous reporting on the best steam mops. We selected a variety of steam mops, cylinder steam cleaners, two-in-ones, and handheld models to meet anyone’s needs. We also confirmed that our selections had high ratings and reviews on retail sites like Amazon and Wayfair.