Customer Reviews

Steamfast SF290 Multi-Purpose Steam Cleaner

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(0)
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I bought the steamer because it was rated so high by Good Housekeeping. I love using it and it works great. My biggest complaints are that the cord is not long enough. It only does a little area at a time and then you have to switch outlets. Secondly, it only comes with one cleaning cloth. I called Beach Camera (who is who actually sent the product to me) and after getting the run around several times, I finally found the number for the Steamfast company and ordered more cloths through them.

Basically I love the product, but they could work on the cord and adding more cloths. Beach Camera could work on their customer service!!

The floor that I wanted to use this on is not a very smooth floor, simulating real tile, with all of its bumps and grooves. Where it was smooth, the machine did a very good job, but with the rough stuff, it couldn't get into the grooves well.

This steamer worked great on my kitchen floor. In fact the steam was so hot I had to turn it down to medium, because it was actually lifting the linoleum up from the floor. It took off many years of gunk that I could not have gotten off otherwise.

The steamer however, in the shower, did nothing noticeable. I wanted it to clean the grout , but did not see a difference.

This floor cleaner is just awesome! I've not used it for other things yet, but the steam does a great job cleaning my floors. I've used it on linoleum and laminate. You don't want to use it on linoleum squares, as the steam will lift the corners, but for solid flooring it is great!

I struggled with which mop to buy, and decided on this based on the reviews here. I have not been disappointed! It is compact and easy to store. It heats up VERY quickly - even faster than we had anticipated. It has clips in the top, so any microfiber or terry cloth towel works as a "mop head." The cord is short, but we simply attach a 10 ft. extension cord and it does just fine. The short cord keeps it out of the way while mopping. I'd highly recommend this product - it's fast and easy to use. I will be keeping my floors cleaner - a necessity with two young children and a dog - with this mop.

You will need to use an extension cord as the cord is quite short, however, it works really well.
Very light and compact.
I use low heat on my kitchen hardwood floor and high on ceramic tile.
You can use the included cloth or just any rag, they will clip into place!
Great if you don't like the smell of harsh cleaning chemicals or have allergies.

I just got my steamer yesterday, and I used it for almost 4 hours straight--steam cleaning everything I could think of. I was fascinated at how quickly and easily this machine was able to remove caked on gunk that took hours of scrubbing with Comet and brillo pads before. It totally removed all the soap scum buildup from my bath tub/shower in under 5 minutes. I didn't realize the tile floors in my apartment were supposed to be this color! They look like new.

I don't feel that the handle is very strong, as I always feel like I'm going to break it when I'm moping. Also, the microfiber cloths do seem like they will wear out quickly as another reviewer has suggested. A sock will fit over the small attachment, though, so that will work. Yes, the cord is short, but that's not a problem for me in this small space. There are several different attachments with several different applications. It was a whimsical purchase, but I'm thrilled that I bought it.

I like this product. What I don't like is the cord it's not long enough and the handle keeps falling down when I mop. I tried it on my oven, and I would still use a oven cleaner instead of this product. As for the floors it does a good job.I haven't tried it on clothes for the fabric steamer. I mainly bought this for the floors.

I bought this a few months ago and I love it! It beats the mopping I used to do. It is quick, does a great job and leaves the floor dry. I tried cleaning other things as it suggested (like the tub and mirrors) but my usual way is better. A little longer cord would be nice.

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Just because we've been slinging mops and hauling buckets of scalding water for years doesn't mean we liked it. So I was intrigued when this newfangled gizmo called a "steam mop" appeared on the infomercials and shelves with the cleaning appliances at the stores. Anything that would make me hate mopping less I had to give a try. And I must admit, it ain't half bad! After reading reviews for similar products and their vendors, the SteamFast had the best reviews and Amamzon has always provided superior service. This device is far less time consuming and backbreaking than the old mop and pail method, not to mention far more sanitary. The power cord could be two feet longer (I subtracted one star for that), but otherwise, I would recommend the SteamFast SF-290 in a heartbeat.