SteamFast Steam Cleaner - SF-275 Last Saturday (1/19) I bought the Shark Steam Blaster Jr. - Red (S3210R) Spent half the day Saturday steaming! LOL (This is a hand-held model, very similar to the Rainbow Steamer and the Scunci) Overall it worked well. A few minor complaints. The squeegee attachment was useless, water everywhere when I used it on the bathroom mirror.
Many of the complaints I read was the amount of time wasted in refilling/waiting for reheat. I found that you can work out a routine to work around the waiting. The steam lasts for about 15-20 minutes. Then I'd wait 5 min. to cool, let out the steam and refill. I didn't mind the wait.
Bathroom: Overall cleaning the bathroom was a success.
Kitchen- WOW! I was pleasantly surprised that it was strong enough to remove baked on grease on my stove that I've been trying to remove for months! It took a little elbow grease. A little trick I used was to drop very small drops of dish detergent directly on the stain then blast it with the steam! BINGO! Beautifully cleaned the microwave, oven door, granite counters, sink, and tile floor grout!
Unfortunately I could not get baked on grease off the bottom of my pans and I also wanted a floor attachment. - SO... I ordered from Walmart the SteamFast SteamMax Heavy-Duty Steam Cleaner. LOL! I receive it today (1/25) and I already used it in my bathroom. BIG DIFFERENCE from the hand held. Much stronger, less water spray, faster work. Way longer use before refilling (in fact, I dumped water out of it after cleaning the entire bathroom). I'll be tackling the pans baked on grease tomorrow and will let you know.
I'm going to return the Shark hand held.
Also check out Sam's Club.com they carry the Monster SC60 Steam Cleaner It seems a little bit more powerful than the SteamFast. Steam Fast: SF-275 Without the use of cleaning solutions or chemicals, this powerful 1500-watt steam cleaner uses pressurized steam from ordinary tap water to remove tough grease, dirt, and grime from household hard surfaces. After filling its large-capacity, 50-ounce water tank, the cleaner can run for one full hour under normal usage. The unit's steam power is ideal for cleaning and deodorizing kitchens, bathrooms, appliances, counter tops, patio furniture, barbecue grills, garbage cans, car tires and wheels, and more. The amount of steam coming from the unit is easy to control, and nine convenient accessories make it possible to clean nooks and crannies in hard-to-reach places. Other useful features include a lighted "on/off" switch with a steam-ready light, the ability to eliminate dust mites and other allergens, a utility-brush storage compartment, and castors for easy mobility. The steam cleaner measures approximately 20 by 13 by 12-1/2 inches and carries a one-year warranty.
SteamFast Steam Cleaner - SF-275
Steam Fast SF-227 Steam Runner Steam Cleaner nicely made product that works well as a general household steam cleaner. I found that you occassionally have to pause to allow the waterchamber to re-pressurize. Top Innovations: SF-227 Stop dragging an arsenal of cleaning products and rags around your home. With The SteamRunner you get reliable steam power at your fingertips in a lightweight, portable design. Clean and sanitize anywhere around your home, both inside and out, with the strength of REALSTEAM. Ready to use in minutes, this handheld steam cleaner has a 10 oz. water capacity that lasts for 12 minutes of continuous steaming. Stains, grease, grime and odors are eliminated from your kitchen, bathroom, living room or any room, with 900 watts of strong, penetrating steam. The ergonomic design and easy-to-reach steam trigger make going from room to room a snap, and storage convenient. The steam ready light tells you when The SteamRunner is set to go, so grab it, and steam it, in no time.
