a HUGE ADVANTAGE: this seems to clean the sides or the walls where i have hardwood side skirts along the walls.

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However, it got to work on our slightly grimy windows and lifted off every stubborn finger print that had been bugging us for months. Apparently we were mistaken, because as soon we started tracing the lines between the tiles using the steam crevice tool, trickles of dirty water started dribbling down the wall (having a kitchen roll to hand was useful for precisely this reason).Stains on carpets were tested to see how they budged; finger-print-heavy windows were zapped; our stove underwent several brutal facials, and our bathroom grout has never been so clean.

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There are also five nozzle brushes, including a brass one for cleaning barbecue and oven racks – genius. It is advised to not use anything other than water in the steam cleaner, including any cleaning solutions or bleaches, as putting chemicals in your steam cleaner can cause corrosion. If you really want to blast your house clean, this is your go-to gadget for getting into all the crevices.Resultantly, if you don’t quickly follow-up with a towel to dry the floors, they will likely exhibit the mottled appearance of water stains in any reflected light, as ours did.

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the pads are machine washable, and you have 4 pads in the box, so if 2 are being washed, you always have 2 ready to be used. We liked the window squeegee attachment – it got our windows sparklingly clean – while the round brush is handy for scrubbing hobs and cookers, as it lifted grease easily. The accessory holder is super useful for taking all the bits and bobs around the house with you as you clean, too.Some even propel and scrub as they go, so it’s just a matter of you directing where you want the mop to go. I really like that after it is used, all that remains is a very slight dampness that quickly dries, unlike a traditional mop. On the other hand, larger tanks will last longer, so are great for bigger spaces or mammoth cleaning sessions, but will often take longer to heat up, so you may be stuck waiting around to get started. However, as of this juncture, we find it easier and faster to use a conventional mop, which leaves the floors at least as clean, and also leaves the air smelling better.

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You select a mode that fits your floor type (there is a chart in the instructions) and when you tilt the handle back the brushes start spinning. Snap in the upper handle and it is ready for the attachment of the scrubbing pads, filling with distilled water and almost immediate use.Removing the section of the mop which contains the water tank is incredibly easy – simply hold down the release button and it unlocks. We found that the fabric attachment was pretty good at getting stubborn stains out of carpets but, as the reservoir is 250ml, it’s best for spot stains rather than attempting to clean a wider surface area.