SteamFast SF-246 Portable Canister Steam Cleaner

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Product Features

• 1500-watt portable steam cleaner heats up in about 7 minutes
• 33-ounce water tank provides approximately 30 minutes of continuous steam
• Steam-on-demand trigger with continuous-steam locking switch; flexible hose
• Includes a shoulder strap, measuring cup, 2 extension wands, and other accessories
• Measures 14 by 6-8/9 by 8-2/3 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.4 x 7.1 x 8.7 inches ; 6.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 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: B002C7X7RC
• Item model number: SF-246
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #79,329 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Equipped with a powerful 1500-watt heating system, this environmentally friendly steam cleaner heats up in about six or seven minutes and offers a chemical-free way to clean throughout the house. Using pure and natural penetrating steam, the unit removes stubborn stains, dirt, and grime from sinks and tubs; sanitizes floors; reduces smoke and other odors from drapes and upholsteries; reduces allergens such as dust mites and pet dander; and saves money on cleaning supplies--no more harsh cleaners or protective rubber gloves needed. The unit works with regular tap water, and its 33-ounce water tank provides approximately 30 minutes of continuous steam. Other highlights include a "heating" indicator light, a steam-on-demand trigger with a continuous-steam locking switch, a flexible 1-2/5-foot steam hose, and a 12-4/5-foot power cord. Best of all, the steam cleaner offers the convenience and portability of a handheld unit with the power and versatility of a full-size machine--its comfortable shoulder strap and lightweight design make it possible to transport the unit from room to room with graceful ease. Accessories include a 16-ounce measuring cup, two extension wands, a jet nozzle, a nozzle tip, a nylon brush for general cleaning, a brass brush for tough areas like barbecue grills, a removable utility head, and a cloth cover to clean and sanitize hard floors. The steam cleaner measures 14 by 6-8/9 by 8-2/3 inches (excluding the hose and handle) and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description

This powerful 1500-watt SteamFast SF-246 steam cleaner combines the power of a full-size steam cleaner with the easy portability of a handheld steamer for the ultimate home cleaning and sanitizing solution. In minutes you are ready to eliminate dirt, grease, grime, stains and more from most anywhere in or around your home, garage, kitchen, bathroom, floors, windows, garage, workshop & more! The 'chemical-free' cleaning process gives you a true clean living environment. You will be also benefited by the fact that hot steam kills germs and dust mites. Moves easily from room to room or level to level. Steam-ready light. Large wheels and front casters. 1500W powerful steam. The machine weighs in at 5.5 pounds, Very light weight.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars Save your money!, February 3, 2010

By	Anne Nonon (Midwest) - See all my reviews

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I had such great expectations for this unit after reading the description. And it would be great if the unit I received lived up to the claims made for this product. But it was not to be.
First of all- It states that once the unit heats up "a steam-on-demand trigger with a continuous-steam locking switch.."- therein lies the problem with at least what I received.

First-it's far from a "continuous-stream of steam that is produced- it sputters,and then may have a burst of steam, then sputters again. I tested the temp of the steam during several bursts of steam- it varies- anywhere from 90 degrees to 140 degrees. Anything over 110 degrees-if remains constant while steaming- is good for killing most germs. Being that this was inconsistent- hard to believe the product description-
"Using pure and natural penetrating steam, the unit removes stubborn stains, dirt, and grime from sinks and tubs; sanitizes floors; reduces smoke and other odors from drapes and upholsteries; reduces allergens such as dust mites and pet dander; and saves money on cleaning supplies--no more harsh cleaners or protective rubber gloves needed." HA! Not the unit I received.

The other problem noted quick fast-is that "on-demand" trigger- it sticks- making it very tricky to shut off, considering if your one hand is being used to wipe or scrub down the area you are cleaning, you have to drop that and fumble around with this trigger to get it finally to go off. Poor design.

Of the few areas that I attempted to clean-and none that really impressed me- and this is just a guess is that the problem lies with an inconsistent temp for the steam- as you really have to do a lot of scrubbing on your own to lift even the easiest of grime areas from the tub
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This is not a unit that I would say would make me throw out my current, unfortunately, chemical cleaners, of which I would be so happy to do -some day.

Needless to say- this product is in the process of being returned.