The McCulloch MC1230 Handheld Steam Cleaner is a great lightweight handheld steam cleaner. Easy to use produces steam quickly. The water tank is sufficient to get quite a few jobs done. Comes with clear instructions.
Not the most powerful steam cleaner. But suitable for most smaller jobs like cleaning windows, mirrors and tiles.
Compact design makes it easy to store. Good length cord to get to all the jobs that you need doing.
Kind on the environment. As it uses only steam and no cleaning products are required.
Features of the Vax S4 Grime Master Steam Cleaner
- The Vax S4 Grime Master Steam Cleaner has a comfortable handle and is of a handy size
- You can use the trigger to release the steam. By holding it and using a dry cloth with the other hand
- This handheld cleaner has the following attachments:
- 15cm nozzle
- circular brush
- attachment for window cleaning a
- two elasticated flannels for cleaning furniture
- Comes with plastic beaker. To enable you to fill the steamer up with water to fill the 260ml tank
Pros
- The Vax S4 Grime Master Steam Cleaner heats up very quickly and is ready to use in just over two minutes
- But regardless of the steam setting it lasts for the same amount of time
- A well built unit that will get rid of light grime. But if you want something more powerful you need a different model
- Relatively cheap
- Easy to use
- The steamer is well built and came well packaged with clear instructions and a 2 year warranty
- The steamer can be operated using one hand this allows you to clean with the free hand
- Recommended areas for small areas as the water tank is quite small
- Instructions are all in diagrams, no words and are easy to understand
- Small tank of water which limits length of use. But this is more than compensated by ease of use
Cons
- The water tank only takes large cupful of water. Which only lasts for three to four minutes on the ‘high’ setting. Which is the only setting suitable for getting rid of grime
- Easy to use but not powerful enough to clear most grime
- Heat settings are pointless
- The attachments appear flimsy
- No gauge to tell how much water is left in the tank. But it does not last long. Before you have to switch it off to let it cool down
- The steamer needs to be kept level so is no use if you need to do anything that involves pointing . As no steam comes out only boiling water. It is therefore no use for operating at an angle
- Not really powerful enough to clean grime particularly as the tank does not take long to empty
- Had to use an extension to clean the bathroom
- Useful alternative to using chemicals. But you still need to use elbow grease. Not much use if you suffer from disabilities
Performance of the Vax S4 Grime Master Steam Cleaner
- Customers said it was difficult to do many tasks. Due to having no flexible hose extension tube. Such as cleaning the back of the cooker. As the steamer does not work at angles as the heating element is in the base
- When tried to use the steamer at an angle it loses pressure
- Works best on smaller areas
Kitchen
- The Vax S4 Grime Master Steam Cleaner used on the oven. It is useful for removing built up grime. But the brush supplied is small and so the cleaning takes a long time
- Much easier to spray it with a good oven cleaner
- Good for cleaning hard to reach areas
Bathroom
- The Vax S4 Grime Master Steam Cleaner can be used in the bathroom. But will generally need an extension as the power cord will not be enough
- Can not use the clip-on glass cleaning tool. As you are unable to use the steamer at tilt
Windows
- Customers generally found the steamer was cleaning windows
- Used the window cleaning attachment
- Even used it for the windows from the outside
- Cutting through the grime on the windows and leaving them sparkling
- Also good cleaning the dirt from the corners and the frame of the UPVC
- After steaming just wipe over with a clean cloth. Much easier than cleaning conventional window cleaners
Clothing
- The cleaner will remove creases from clothing and bedding. But it does not do a very good job of cleaning
Mattress
- Main problem with cleaning the mattress. Is that you cannot tilt the steamer to direct the steam at the mattress. So the elasticated covers fitted to the steamer could not make contact with the mattress
What’s in the Box?
- There is a 2 year guarantee for the Vax S4 Grime Master Steam Cleaner. The Vax helpline is UK based, open 7 days a week
- What’s in the Box
- 1 – S4
- 1 – Pouring jug
- 3 – Extension tubes
- 1 – Small brush
- 1 – Mattress / Upholstery tool
- 1 – Window / Tile tool
- 1 – Concentration nozzle
- 2 – Cotton cloth
- 1 – Instruction manual
- 1 – Guarantee registration card
Operating the Vax S4 Grime Master Steam Cleaner
- The instructions for the Vax S4 Grime Master Steam Cleaner are clear and self explanatory all in pictures
- When you have finished with the steamer allow it time to cool
- If you remove the filling knob before it has finished. Steam will shoot out under pressure
- The steam cleaner is easy to assemble and use
- To start fill the cleaner up with water
- Switch it on and then it takes two minutes for it to heat up
- The green light will come on when it is ready to use
- When you are ready to start cleaning you need to turn the safety switch off
- To use press the trigger to release some steam
- The dial will vary the pressure of steam produced. According to the task you are currently working on