Karcher SC5 Review

The Karcher SC5 Continuous Steam Cleaner is an easy to use steam mop which transforms into a lightweight and versatile hand-held appliance with plenty of attachments. The steam mop cleans using pressurised steam alone. As such, no harsh cleaning chemicals or detergents are required. The steam flow can be adjusted depending on the surface. The accessories and attachments include a floor nozzle, a hand tool, a detail nozzle, a round nylon brush, a power nozzle, a microfibre floor cloth and a cotton hand cloth.

The range of applications is wide. As a steam mop it's best suited to hard floors and surfaces such as linoleum, vinyl, hardwood, stone, marble, tile, etc. The hand-held appliance can be used all over the kitchen and bathroom, including on ovens, oven exhaust hoods, hobs, taps, sinks, shower screens, mirrors, and of course much more.

About Karcher

Karcher are a brand of cleaning appliances for the home and garden. They sell steam mops, steam cleaners, electric window scrapers, pressurised steam irons, hand-held cleaners, and more. They're a popular brand in the UK and Europe, and widely export their products.

Specification

We now take a look at the features:

• Dual Purpose - The two main forms of the Karcher SC5 are a steam mop and a hand-held cleaning appliance.
• Accessories - As mentioned above, the Karcher SC5 comes with a floor nozzle, a hand tool, a detail nozzle, a round nylon brush, a power nozzle, a microfibre floor cloth and a cotton hand cloth.
• Deep Clean - The steam mop is capable of providing a deep hygienic clean. As mentioned above, it cleans with pressurised steam only, and without the need for cleaning chemicals. This has the advantage of saving you money by not having to buy these detergents. It also makes the Karcher SC5 suitable for homes with children, pets and sufferers of allergies.
• Suitability - The steam mop is suitable for sealed hard flooring such as hardwood, vinyl, linoleum, stone, etc. The hand-held cleaner is most useful in and around the kitchen and bathroom. It's particularly useful to clean hard to reach places.
• Steam Flow Control - The mop's steam output can be adjusted. Therefore more steam can be applied to more stubborn stains and tougher surfaces. The Karcher SC5 provides a continuous steam output, with a high 4.2 bar of pressure.
• Large Tank - The SC5 comes equipped with a removable 2 litre twin capacity tank.

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Video

If you want to see the Karcher SC5 Continuous Steam Cleaner in action, there's a video over at amazon.co.uk.

Summary

In summary, the Karcher SC5 Continuous Steam Cleaner is up to modern standards. It's certainly a premium steam cleaner, both as a steam mop and a hand-held tool. We particularly like the fact that it's capable of a deep and hygienic chemical-free clean. The number of attachments included gives plenty of scope for kitchen and bathroom cleaning, including hard to reach areas. Overall, we rate the Karcher SC5 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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