In handheld mode, the Hoover Steam Capsule 2in1 certainly has the power and tools to cope with most jobs. Please review our privacy policy HERE for more information about how we collect and use personal information. When the machine is plugged in, the light goes green when the steamer is ready to use, which takes a mere 15 seconds. In mop mode, you fill-up the relatively small 350ml water tank, set the steam mode (Low, Medium or High), and power on the cleaner. We compare the performance of every model we test and give low marks to those that leave lots of water behind after use.

The photos show one-handed use but the Dustbuster-style design of the handheld is heavy in the hand, so when using it to clean the walls I used my other hand to support the weight of the body and put more pressure on the cleaning head. Next, I tackled the induction hob, using the conic tool’s nozzle for the tough, burn-on stains, and the squeegee to finish it off.We put the steam cleaner to the test by going to work on a variety of surfaces including sealed laminate flooring, carpet and bathroom vinyl. To use this part, you can either connect the conic tool to the tip of the handheld unit or you can, first, connect the flexible hose, then connect the conic tool.

Using the hose gives you more reach, either to get into the back of an oven (or similar) or for cleaning up high.We check to ensure that they're easy to assemble, and that any accessories are painless to attach and remove. Finally, we note other essentials, such as how the steam is activated (whether it’s continuous steaming or requires you to use a trigger), whether the level of steam can be controlled and how noisy the cleaner is. This is an incredibly versatile machine that means you will never have to put up with unwanted grime and ground-in dirt again.

SteamJet is an extremely powerful range of high-pressure steam cleaners designed to naturally and easily remove stubborn dirt, grease and bacteria found around the home. If you want clean hard floors, sometimes a mop just isn’t good enough, simply spreading the dirt and bacteria around the floor.Once we had filled the water tank, it was a doddle to get started and the long 7m power cable made it easy to keep cleaning without continually unplugging. You can set the right steam temperature with electronic controls: Low for delicate surfaces such as parquet; Medium for tiles and vinyl; High for marble and stones. Some more stubborn stains were left behind but we were still delighted with the results overall, knowing they had been achieved without any nasty chemicals. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. We weigh them to see how portable they are and check to see whether the cleaner is comfortable to operate.