Hoover 2in1 steam mop with removable handheld, hose & tools, kills up to 99.9% of bacteria*, Steam Capsule 2in1 CA2IN1D

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With their ability to remove dirt, kill germs, and leave surfaces gleaming, these cleaning marvels will transform your home maintenance routine, making it easier and more efficient than ever before. Achieve a sparkling clean home with our top-notch selection of steam mops and cleaners today. Steam Cleaners & Mops FAQs What are the advantages of using steam cleaners and steam mops? The 380ml water tank is only good for around ten to 12 minutes of steaming, but that should be enough for a couple of good-sized rooms at the pace this steam mop works, and you can refill the tank whenever you need to via the pull-out filling flap. Shark even throws in a handy jug. If you prefer a carpeted floor, or rug, then not to worry, we have you covered with our range of carpet cleaners. We have carpet cleaners ranging from the compact to the professional, as well as options specifically designed for pet owners.

It builds up a good head of steam in around 15 seconds, with enough welly to sort out areas of stubborn grime, though it can leave floors and surfaces pretty wet. And if you need to shift attention to sinks, shower screens and worktops, you can just pull out the handheld cleaner, attach the appropriate nozzle and get to work. It comes with three brush nozzles to cover different surfaces and dried-on grease and gunk, along with a squeegee to handle your windows, mirrors and more. With a 350ml water tank, you’re good for around 20 minutes of solid steaming, which is more than some hybrids can manage. We’ve yet to meet a 2-in-1 that can match the cylinder models when it comes to serious cleaning, but the Steam Capsule 2-in-1 comes very close. The Hoover looks good and you do get a lot for your money, beyond a steam mop. I especially love the mid-sized scrubbing brush that pops out of the floorhead. It comes with plenty of other accessories too, including a steam hose and a good selection of cleaning tools to use with the pop-out handheld cleaner. It’s only designed for cleaning floors, so there are no accessories except a filling jug. There are two steam levels: a button on the front of the body of the cleaner cycles between these and off. In our tests, Molly found it heats up in under 30 seconds.The power of the boiler also has an impact, simply because it can take time to boil and pressurise the steam. Newer cleaners have got much better at reducing that wait time, but it can still be several minutes before you get a usable head of steam. What’s more, many steamers need a breather now and then while they get steam together before they can continue. Certain cleaners are better at minimising this than others. Versatile cleaning– Suitable for hard floors and carpets, including a concentrating nozzle and small round brush. Furthermore, steam cleaners are not limited to indoor use only. A car steam cleaner allows you to effortlessly maintain a pristine vehicle interior, while an upholstery steam cleaner ensures your furniture remains fresh and stain-free. Then you can attach various tools. There’s a large, rectangular floor head which comes with two Velcro cloths and a clip-on carpet glider. This steam cleaner also has a large square brush with cloth and large round brush – with space on the Kärcher to stow. The only thing it’s missing that we care about is a window squeegee. However, Kärcher offers a wide selection of accessories if you care about this or other tools. She’s an engineering graduate, an award-winning journalist and writes regularly in the Evening Standard. She has appeared as a technology expert on TV and done countless radio interviews.

As mentioned, the Hoover comes with plenty of accessories but I want a mesh bag to store the hose and tools at the very least. The brushes all need you to add the concentration tool first, with or without the hose. But the Hoover doesn’t get top marks because it has some design annoyances and because the Vax Steam Fresh Combi does all the same things and more. The Vax’s design is similar but it’s more effective, nicer to use and boasts onboard tool storage. Both the Vax upright and the Polti Vaporetto Smart 100_B cylinder are even more compelling to clean with. Steam cleaners and steam mops offer several advantages. They effectively remove dirt, grime, and stains from various surfaces, including floors, carpets, and upholstery. They also sanitize by killing bacteria and allergens, providing a healthier living environment. Additionally, steam cleaning eliminates the need for harsh chemicals, making it eco-friendly and safe for both humans and pets. Which steam cleaner is suitable for cleaning carpets?

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What you get with the Hoover Steam Capsule 2in1 is incredible versatility. As a floor mop, it did a brilliant job getting my floor up to scratch, with the triangular tool helping deal with the toughest of stains.

Key specs – Type: Steam mop; Water tank capacity: 400ml; Power: 1,550W; Max steam pressure: Not supplied; Accessories provided: Filling jug, 2 x microfibre heads, carpet glider; Cord length: 6m; Dimensions: 21 x 29 x 130cm; Weight: 2.5kg; Warranty: 1 yearUniquely, the Shark’s floorhead and cleaning pad are double-sided, giving you twice the surface area for more cleaning. It comes with a second cleaning pad, too, which our Ecommcerce Editor Molly thought was excellent value for money during testing. It’s bigger and heavier than many steam cleaners, and more expensive than most, but, if you have a house full of kids and pets where the floors and surfaces frequently need some major cleaning, it’s a price you’ll be more than happy to pay. Second, you have steam mops. These integrate the boiler and the head into one upright cleaning machine. As the name suggests, these are really designed to work as a super-powered mop, but a growing number can also double as a regular steam cleaner, either by having a smaller, removable boiler unit or by allowing you to attach additional heads instead of the mop head. They’re now almost as versatile as the classic steam cleaner, but they’re easy to use and very compact. In handheld mode, the Hoover Steam Capsule 2in1 certainly has the power and tools to cope with most jobs. Yet, the Hoover Steam Capsule 2in1 is about balancing what you need to do. With the relatively small water tank, if you’ve got lots of hard floors and care most about these, then a dedicated steam mop may be a better choice. Likewise, for very tough detail jobs, a cylinder steam cleaner will probably prove easier to use, as the Hoover Steam Capsule 2in1 proves to be a bit tiring to operate for long periods, particularly as you only get the full-on burst of steam in short cycles.