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Well built, but disappointing!
I do agree with everyone else reviews about the unit being well built. The craftsmanship and the sleek design is top notch. All the additional extensions & attachments are a plus. I'm not impress at all when it comes to the pressure & temperature the unit produces.
For instance, if you are planning on steaming your car engine like the illustration on the package... good luck! Not enough pressure to blast the dirt buildups and it's extremely difficult getting to the cracks. The only time the buildup comes off if you apply the steam & use the little brush nozzle and scrub throughly, then wipe it with a clean cloth. Maybe you can get some off. Almost impossible to steam your engine if there are limited space under the hood.
As for the bathroom, yes it did some improvement, but again still under pressure & low temperature in this case. Maybe light soap scum & mildew buildup is okay for the job. If medium to heavy buildup, you have to scrub & steam a long time, just to get an area clean. I still recommend the traditional way to get it clean & still need to use the typical bathroom cleaners.
I know this particular unit is much better than any other handheld units out there on the market. If you are looking to ease your cleaning with this steamer, you'll need to look elsewhere with much more pressure & much hotter steam to remove any kind of medium-thick buildup.
Pros-Sleek Design, sturdy unit & the large water capacity for steaming.
Cons-Poor steam pressure & temperature.
January 2006 · Home and Kitchen
the product in question
McCulloch MC1275 Heavy-Duty Steam Cleaner with 18 Accessories, Extra-Long Power Cord, Chemical-Free Pressurized Cleaning for Most Floors, Counters, Appliances, Windows, Autos, and More, Yellow/Grey
4.4★ · 15,064 ratings, as of 2023