Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

For some reason, this steamer has a few negative reviews that I think distort the overall cleaning potential it has. Whether some users don't use this properly or just don't work their stains/dirt long enough, I have no idea. I use it as an interior cleaning method in automotive detailing and it more than performs - it really impresses for the price point. I also own an $800 steamer that I am now kicking myself for purchasing - I could have had 4 of these instead. I'll go ahead and describe how I use it and how it performs in each area. First, I fill it with DISTILLED water only (prevents mineral build up in the boiler than can ultimately shorten the lifespan of the machine). I then plug it in and let it sit for about 10-15min and complete another task while doing so. I also use that time to pre-treat the carpets, leather or other materials with an appropriate interior cleaner. After the wait has subsided, the machine will be sitting around 4-bar pressure (60PSI). Yes, this machine does drop to around 30PSI when you're actually steaming, but so does my $800 machine. All steamers lose some pressure when the trigger is pulled. However, I find 30PSI more than enough power in most cases, especially on leather, vents and switches. This thing also gets HOT. Yes, it does have a long hose and the steam cools a bit before reaching the nozzle, but it is PLENTY hot enough to extract dirt and stains. I can even easily clean engines and wheels with this thing if need be due to the balance of heat and humidity it provides. I wrap a terry-cloth or microfiber towel around the triangle head to clean carpet, headliners and leather to make sure dirt is picked up instead of simply heated and scrubbed around the material. It WILL extract even the toughest, oldest stains from carpets and leather. It WILL kill smoke smell if used properly and carefully on headliners. I was skeptical that a $200 machine could perform well enough to complete rigorous detailing jobs and satisfy my case of OCD, but I can happily report that there are no performance issues with this model. Don't get too caught up in the reviews, it will more than likely do any job short of industrial cleaning and do it very well. This is one of the best investments in tools that I've made in a while.