Handheld steam cleaners are typically portable, even when the water tank is full. Even most large handheld models usually don’t run for more than an hour, which means they work well on emergency spills, small stains, pet accidents, and other light-duty jobs. This Vax steam cleaner does a lot more than just cleaning counter-tops. It’s a combined steam mop and handheld unit and comes with a bottle of unique steam detergent to leave your home fresher than ever. Since this model is intended for garments, we tested it on wrinkly clothing items and stains. It removed wrinkles from clothing well, but the small water tank capacity only allowed us to steam three women’s size M shirts or two size XXL men’s shirts before needing a refill. After testing for wrinkle release, we attempted stain removal using our test jeans. The steamer helped loosen dirt, coffee, and red wine but was no match for dark or oil-based stains.

The area first glimpse of questions and user steam with your requirements better use steam cleaners not have not as The Bissell Steam Shot steam cleaner is a 4-pound handheld steam cleaner with an on-demand trigger. It comes with 10 accessories, including three scrubbing brushes, a grout brush, a flat scraper tool, an angle concentrator tool, a window squeegee, an extension hose, an accessory nozzle, and a fabric steamer. Handheld steam cleaners are a great invention. They’re easy to use, easy to store, lightweight, and very effective at cleaning. They save lugging those heavy steam mops around and use less power which is ideal if you only have a small area to clean. This Hoover steamer lasts a good 20 minutes of steam time before it needs refilling but it is a bit heavier than some of our other options.

2 – Comforday Multi-Purpose Handheld Pressurized Steamers Cleaners

Car Detailing: Mobile, portable steam cleaners can also find use in car detailing, providing more deep cleaning power than vacuums alone while preserving cloth upholstery and headliner materials. Ideal tank capacity varies by task. A smaller tank can handle simple spot cleaning, but a larger one is necessary to clean, say, a set of shower doors. Again, larger tank capacity makes a steam cleaner heavier, so you’ll want to determine how much weight you can comfortably hold throughout a chore. Comfort The steam is operated by a handy trigger mechanism so it’s easy to use and won’t discharge hot steam when you don’t want it to.

The steam power is enough to combat tough stains and stubborn dirt and can reach places that a normal handheld unit would struggle to. Accessories like round brush and detail nozzle allows you to get into all those crevices and the hand trigger steam control makes this steamer highly controllable.This compact handheld unit features a 100 milliliter water tank that provides continuous steam for up to 10 minutes. It comes with a fabric-brush attachment for cleaning dirt off garments and smoothing wrinkles. Another great feature is the auto shutoff that powers down the steamer if it gets too hot or the water levels are too low. Next up I will stay with the laundry theme with this impressive steamer from Morphy Richards. It’s a bit more pricey than the Homeasy one but once we’ve explored all the features you’ll soon see why. A handheld pressurized steam cleaner generally uses a hot water tank, steam nozzle, and electric motor to drive a suction pump to spray a steady or continuous flow onto surfaces. A heating element in the tank heats the water, usually between 270 and 320-degrees Fahrenheit. Heating time varies based on the type of steamer and tank capacity. Users typically need to hold down a trigger or button for continuous steam output. Depending on the type of steam cleaner, a switch or dial then turns off the flow of steam and turns on the suction. The cleaning job usually entails passing the nozzle, cleaning head, or angle tool over each area at least twice: once for steaming, and once for vacuuming up the water, dirt, and debris. You may have to repeat this process for the toughest stains.

Bob Vila has been America’s Handyman since 1979. As the host of beloved and groundbreaking TV series including “This Old House” and “Bob Vila’s Home Again,” he popularized and became synonymous with “do-it-yourself” home improvement. Before testing, we researched the best handheld steam cleaners and selected popular models that fit a range of needs. We included options that are budget-friendly, convert to a mop, have a large water tank capacity, and come with multiple attachments. While this model is a deep-cleaning powerhouse, it does have a couple of cons. First, it sometimes spits out water after first being powered on. To combat this, we squeezed the trigger a few times before using it on upholstery so we didn’t oversaturate our fabric. Second, at 9 pounds, it’s heavier than other handheld options—though we had no problems maneuvering it around the house. We tested the Bissell on tile, and the provided grout brush did a fantastic job, fitting perfectly into our grout lines. We also used this model to dislodge mineral deposits in our dishwasher and around a faucet as well as spot clean dried-on sauce off the floor. It did great on all hard surface tests, and the attachments felt like they were of good quality.

Beldray 10-in-1 Handheld Steam Cleaner

However, handheld steamers shine in small jobs around the house. If you need to clean extremely large surfaces, you might be interested in canister-type steam cleaners. They are not so compact and portable but they are far more effective. Shorter 15.9 foot electrical cord doesn’t stretch across long rooms, requiring users to switch outlets This model works for indoor and outdoor surfaces, including floors, bathrooms, concrete, grills, and many kitchen surfaces. It features a wheeled bottom, an 18-foot power cord, and a long extension hose, making it easy to maneuver. It also comes with integrated cord storage and a bag for its 20 accessories.

The provided fabric steamer released wrinkles from clothes and was helpful in refreshing furniture. As far as removing stains, the Bissell was only able to remove light staining from upholstery, clothing, and carpet. In addition to being less effective on soft surfaces, one of the biggest cons of this model is its rounded front design. It often felt like the steamer was leaning forward in our hands and didn’t seem as steady as some of the other steamers.

6 – Comforday 9-Piece Accessories Handheld Steam Cleaner

When selecting the right handheld steam cleaner, size and weight are key since you’ll be holding and lifting the steamer during operation. If the reservoir is large, the volume of water can make a handheld cleaner heavier, making it more difficult to use after a few minutes. You’ll want to look for models with ergonomic handles and easy-to-reach buttons or switches. Some of the best steam mop vacuums and steam carpet cleaners can eliminate stubborn stains that vacuuming might miss. Thus, if you have carpet in a particularly high-traffic area of the home, or if you have pets and children and find that the carpeting accumulates discoloration and pet stains even after vacuuming, you may want to consider a pressurized steam cleaner in addition to a handheld vacuum for pet hair. The deep cleaning conical pipe ups the pressure for really tough stains so will easily cut through grease and grime. Handheld steam cleaners rely on high-heat vapor from boiling water to loosen and lift tough, ground-in messes; kill germs; and sanitize surfaces. While a handheld steamer isn’t ideal for large jobs, it can work wonders on everything from upholstery to carpets, bathroom tiles to laminate floors, and even clothing and curtains.