SteamFast SF-292 Multi-Purpose Floor Mop and Handheld Steam Cleaner

by SteamFast

Product Features

• 1300-watt steamer with array of accessories cleans and sanitizes
• Converts from upright steam mop to handheld steam cleaner to fabric steamer
• Removes mold, mildew, stains, grease, grime, and odors
• Heats up in 30 seconds; 13-ounce continuous-fill water tank; variable steam control
• Measures 11-4/5 by 4 by 4-5/7 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 6 x 49.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001DTB07O
• Item model number: SF-292
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,875 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #44 in Home & Kitchen > Vacuums & Floor Care > Carpet Steamers

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Equipped with 1300 watts of power, this steam cleaner offers a chemical-free way to clean and sanitize throughout the house. It removes mold, mildew, fungus, difficult stains, and stubborn grease and grime using pure and natural, penetrating, pressurized steam, easily taking on the toughest cleaning chores--everything from tile floors, showers, and sinks to garments and upholstery to the inside of the refrigerator and oven, even baked-on grills. Steam cleaning not only removes debris quickly and thoroughly, providing a clean, nontoxic environment for pets and kids, it also eliminates odors, kills and controls allergens, and saves money on cleaning supplies--no more floor polisher, glass sparkler, oven cleaner, mold buster, tile blaster, or protective rubber gloves needed. The lightweight, portable steamer heats up in just 30 seconds, and its 13-ounce water tank uses regular tap water and can be refilled at any time for continuous steam. The versatile unit provides three modes of operation, converting easily from an upright steam mop to a handheld steam cleaner to a fabric steamer. As an upright floor mop, it works great on a variety of hard-floor surfaces including tile, vinyl, and sealed hardwood--it even helps freshen carpet. Remove the long handle and it functions as a handheld steamer--great for almost every surface in the bathroom and kitchen. Use it to sanitize children's toys and pet accessories, as well, without chemical residue. As a fabric steamer, it removes wrinkles from shirts and blouses, faster and more gently than ironing. Variable steam control provides added convenience, delivering just the right amount of steam for the job. Accessories include a jet nozzle, a short nylon utility brush, a long nylon brush, a brass utility brush, a mop head, a large cloth cover, and a utility head for fabric steaming and squeegee cleaning windows and mirrors, as well as a small cloth cover, a measuring cup, an extension pole, a squeegee, boiler cleaning powder, and a cleaning pin. The ETL-listed steamer measures 11-4/5 by 4 by 4-5/7 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description

3 powerful modes: floor steam mop, steam cleaner, & fabric steamer, 1300 watts, continuous-fill water tank for virtually limitless steam, clean floors quickly and effectively, eliminates dirt, grime, mold, mildew, fungus and more, variable steam adjusts for use on a wide array of surfaces, ETL Listed, 14 accessories, 1-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

98 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars After 1.5 years- it's in the trash, September 25, 2008

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E. Haifley "greenflea" (Omaha, Ne USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SteamFast SF-292 Multi-Purpose Floor Mop and Handheld Steam Cleaner (Kitchen)

It's easy to assemble. However, the pole/handle has the option to lengthen or shorten and mine was stuck. I almost sent it back, because when I pulled on it, it seemed like it was going to break. Eventually, it came out, though. Just be aware that it should get longer if you need it to.
I did the kitchen floor last night. I wasn't "amazed" by the amount of dirt it picked up. It didn't pick up years of mud and grime, or change the color of my floor or anything! In fact, I will probably re-use the cloth provided once more before I wash it. But the floors really feel clean today, so I'm happy with the results. And- NO SOAP or CHEMICALS!

I'm interested to see how the handheld steamer works on showers and corners and the like. I chose this steamer over all others because it DID include both the floor mop and the handheld option, so I hope I made the right decision!
The overall "FEEL" of the product is definitely reminiscent of infomercial quality... it just doesn't feel like a Bissel or other household name would. But I'm willing to give it 30 days to prove itself to me. I'll update this as I've used it more!


UPDATE: I used it over the weekend on medium-high to steam clean the glass shower door and frame in the house I just purchased. I cannot tell you how many years of mildew and mold and funk this thing blasted away from the frame of this door! I spent probably 2 hours cleaning the shower that day because I couldn't believe how much of that stuff was built up in there. So it definitely earned it's place in our house for that reason.

The clothes steamer attachment, which also houses the squeegee attachment, seem to leak down my arm while I am trying to work, which is pretty annoying. And to do the shower job, I went through probably 15 paper towels (too icky for a regular towel) and 1 hand towel for wiping up the wetness.

Bottom line- It's not the greatest product in the world, but I've found some very valid uses for this. No other brand right now offers the hand steamer/mop combo, and I think it is worth the money to have both options available and only one small product to store.

Update #2: It no longer works and is being thrown out with the garbage this week. I had it for about a year and a half. Don't waste your money!!! I'm shopping a more reputable brand, and if I have to get a separate hand steamer from the mop, I guess that's just what I have to do!

64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works Very Well, Once You Get The Hang of It, December 29, 2009

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Marvin Cohn "drdos43" (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SteamFast SF-292 Multi-Purpose Floor Mop and Handheld Steam Cleaner (Kitchen)

We were about ready to return ours until we figured out that the lower the steam setting (even lower than the instructions), the less water is left on the floor or item (when used on items other than the floor) and the Steamfast's cleaning ability is not lessened by the lower setting. Also, if you are going to use it on both tile floors and wood floors in the same cleaning session and do not want to change pads, use it on the wood floors first at its lowest setting and then clean the tile second on medium. If you use the medium setting first, too much water will be left on whatever you use it afterward when you subsequently turn it down to low. Also, we have found that if you let the mop heat up on very low for a longer period of time, i.e., about a minute or so before using it, less water will be left on the floor. What would be great would be a setting that first heated up the mop with no steam.

However, it works very well getting our floors "squeaky clean;" and the floors seem to stay clean much longer. We are keeping it.

Now...what's with this complaint about weak handles from some other reviewers! The handle is made from thick tubular aluminum and is screwed into a deep socket of reinforced ABS plastic. You'd have to drive over it with a Mack Truck even to bend it...and I'd be more concerned about damage to the truck.

We have also tried the clothes steamer. That also works very well once you figure out how much steam to use without leaving water drips on the fabric. Disconnecting and using it as a hand steamer for various tasks (accessories included) is not the easiest task, due to how well the handle is attached; so some improvement could be made for this feature.

Also, if the water reservoir needs to be refilled during one session, the process is quite awkward in that the the fill receptacle is near the bottom of the reservoir making it necessary to lay the mop down on its side if you want to refill it to its capacity. However, the mop will clean about 1200 to 1400 square feet of flooring on one filling at its low setting.

The mechanism for putting on the the supplied pads is also awkward and difficult to use. Get the Bissel "slip-on" pads. They work much better.

When we were deciding whether or not to return the Steamfast, we borrowed the Euro-Pro Shark Pocket Steam Mop ($119.00 at Target) and a better Hahn ($99.00 from Amazon) from two of our neighbors to see if either did a better job. The Hahn was very slightly better at not leaving water on the wood floor, and just as good, but no better at cleaning. It did not clean tile and grout nearly as well as the Steamfast. The Pocket Mop did not clean as well, period; and sometimes left even more water on the floor. Neither has the versatility of the Steamfast.

The Steamfast is not a perfect product. Neither are any of the others in this genre; but with a few minor improvements, it could blow the others away; and at $74, it can perform many jobs besides cleaning floors very well. We are looking forward to using the other features and attachments.

Update:
My apologies for extolling the handle. Ours broke too, but in the middle sliding part. Steamfast is correcting the problem and quickly sent us a replacement part, which was unnecessary as the handle is easily repairable with a short sheet metal screw.
I still rate the product a full four stars and perhaps a little more for its performance.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Thing I Ever Bought!!!, October 6, 2008

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hockey mom "busy mom" (ma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SteamFast SF-292 Multi-Purpose Floor Mop and Handheld Steam Cleaner (Kitchen)

This is the best product that I ever bought. The mop is wonderful and works extremely well. The pads could be thicker so I went out and bought a thick hand towel and cut it to fit. Now it's perfect. I also love the hand steamer. I use it in the bathroom around the toliet and when my kids spilled sticky stuff in the fridge and didn't wipe it up (of course!) I used the hand steamer and it came right off in two seconds! A must have if you have children!!