KärcherSC 3 Portable Multi-Surface Steam Cleaner/Steam Mop with Attachments – Chemical-Free, Rapid 40 Second Heat-Up, Continuous Steam - For Grout, Tile, Hard Floors, Appliances & More

Kärcher is the German name on the continent which everyone uses for the word, "Pressure washer" because their pressure washers have always been synonymous with Made in Germany quality. This reputation for quality and cleaning expertise extends to their steam cleaning machines as well. I previously owned a base model Kärcher steam cleaner for many years in France and was very upset to have to leave it behind. There was one weak point with that model, in that it did not have a removable reservoir enabling continuous cleaning. In those days, only very expensive models had a detachable reservoir which eliminated having to unplug the machine and let it cool down for up to 15 minutes in order to be able to safely remove the pressure cap on the boiler, and then after filling, wait another 15-20 minutes for it to reach operational pressure. Added to this, small pauses were necessary every few minutes in order to let the boiler pressure build back up. Because of this, I was waiting patiently to seize the opportunity to buy an expensive model with the refillable-detachable reservoir when they became available in North America. Imagine my pleasant surprise to find that the new C3 base model allows for direct filling during operation. I bought it immediately. In fact, it arrived a week ago. I have been on a non-stop cleaning rampage since its arrival and all I have to say is that it works extremely well. In fact, you won't believe how incredibly efficient it is. A filthy window and all its moldings can be rendered brand new in 3-4 minutes. An entire kitchen ceiling can be totally degreased and "repainted" in less than 15. Bathroom tiles are utterly scoured in a fraction of the time and all with NO chemicals. Next up, I am going under my car to clean the engine of my 40-year-old Mercedes to find that cursed diesel leak and I will be wrapping the hose and machine up in plastic to keep it from getting trashed. I'll be using wire brush tip knock-offs that I found on Amazon too, which will stay in the garage. Also, the steam cleaner is the ultimate way to detail the interior of your car as well. Just get one. It's amazing and forget the other brands. This thing is totally lightweight and operates flawlessly.

I was little wary of ordering this steam cleaner based on some of the reviews but I'm glad I took the chance. We've had this steam cleaner for a few months now and it's worked like a champ. Straight out of the box it was put to work for about six hours doing a deep clean of our primary bathroom. What worked great was the continuous steam this thing produces. No stopping and waiting for it to catch up except when the tank needed to be refilled. What didn't work so great is that this machine could use to up the pressure some to help with that really caked on "stuff" on your shower door, for example. But, a little extra elbow grease helped. If you do not have a steam cleaner already I definitely recommend this one. If you have a steam cleaner and get tired of having to stop and wait for it to heat water up again, then think about replacing it with this model.

So this equipment requires easy assembly with which I have no problem but instead of clicking in place the front wheel broke. My mistake was instead of returning it trough amazon I called customer service of Karcher since I had already registered the product as I usually do first.They told me they would send me a replacement I only needed to fill in a form. Which I did in less than an hour. It stated that In 10 business days It would be processed and delivered. So after 2 weeks I call back, just to figure out they hadn't processed anything and they spent 3 other days calling me back wondering what piece I needed to replace, and that they where waiting for the factory to reply to them, that they shouldn't have told me at the beginning not to use my broken equipment (that I should have used it like that, with a broken wheel).And apparently now I will wait for another 5 to 7 days for the part to get here.Had I not called them back I would probably have waited forever for my replacement. The people at the call center where nice but clearly not very helpful.I can not review the equipment given that after almost 3 weeks I was just told to use it as is (when the documentation they told me to send states that I am responsible of getting rid of this unit and they are not liable of any possible accidents, which I guess they will be once I reattach the wheel on it??)

Overall it’s seems like a good product but over priced and not as powerful as it claimed. It’s light weight and somewhat easy to use for multiple purposes.

This works very very well to clean everything from my kitchen tile to bathroom nooks and crannies, even my car interior. The one gripe, which was in other reviews, it leaks a lot of water whilst doing so. It’s not to do with letting it heat up, as another review said, because it is pressing the handle that activates the heating up of the steam. So you must start using it, then it starts the steam action. I was not expecting this and it is not ideal as I have water everywhere when I try to clean anything high up like kitchen cabinets. It’s designed for floors and downward action. Not ideal for what I needed but does a great job on my floors so I’m keeping it.

My kitchen floor tile grout was looking dirty even after I’d just scrubbed the floor. Finally my daughter suggested this machine and I couldn’t believe the job it did on pulling up all the dirt and making the grout look nice and clean! For floors, it does get the floor quite wet, so I’d suggest some old towels or cloths to sop up as you go. You can also use grout cleaner along with this, apply prior, let sit, and let the machine clean it up. Great value. Saved my back from scrubbing tile with a toothbrush on my hands and knees! Thank you Karcher!