lawry 3 Report post Posted November 27, 2010 I'm currently thinking of getting a steam cleaner for kitchen, toilet and (maybe floor) use. Anyone using a Karcher? Would like to get your feedback on it. Something like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noobhouse 1 Report post Posted November 28, 2010 I've seen a couple models in NTUC for sale & also there's one being advertised on tv. using steam to clean seems impressive but anyone used it? appreciate feedback also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etoh77 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2010 i just bought a Karcher SC 1122 fm Home Fix 2 wks ago. had wanted to use it to remove some very stubborn stains on the toilet tiles which my contractor also unable to remove using acid. indeed, the steam cleaner CANNOT remove the stains. the tiles are dark grey type with rough surface. i shd have replaced the tiles when i did the reno.. but contractor say he will try to scrub with acid. but now too late. Anyway, back to the SC 1122. i think it is good for cleaning stuff like windows, mirrors and glass doors. the machine comes with the wiper thingie and u need to use it to remove the water condensation on the surface. Cos i had use the steam cleaner on the homogeneous tiles in the living room. the water condensation on the tile surface actually leaves behind water marks when it dries up. Not sure if i am using the machine correctly. still in the exploration stage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rummi 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2010 *Hand up* I use! Excellent household equipment for spring-cleaning. Use it for all the glass surfaces and it worked satisfactorily. Shower screens' scums can be stubborn, i need to steam them down a few time and remove progressively. There are only toilet and kitchen tiles (all the rest in laminated floor), and the karcher works fine in removing grease. One more function for the karcher which most of you may not know : Sterilise your garden. I steamed down the balcony-garden and corridor-growing area twice a year. Floor, pots and racks, AND SOIL. Be careful with delicate plants (eg, lavender, of soft-stemmed flowers). Once i steamed a pot of mealy-bug infested plant too, and it worked! It is a piece of equipment I deem indispensible twice a year. For weekly maintenance, hmm, there are other lighter tools to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noobhouse 1 Report post Posted November 30, 2010 i just bought a Karcher SC 1122 fm Home Fix 2 wks ago. had wanted to use it to remove some very stubborn stains on the toilet tiles which my contractor also unable to remove using acid. indeed, the steam cleaner CANNOT remove the stains. the tiles are dark grey type with rough surface. i shd have replaced the tiles when i did the reno.. but contractor say he will try to scrub with acid. but now too late. Anyway, back to the SC 1122. i think it is good for cleaning stuff like windows, mirrors and glass doors. the machine comes with the wiper thingie and u need to use it to remove the water condensation on the surface. Cos i had use the steam cleaner on the homogeneous tiles in the living room. the water condensation on the tile surface actually leaves behind water marks when it dries up. Not sure if i am using the machine correctly. still in the exploration stage. hi how much u buy this model for? er, yr stains were there for how long & caused by what? ah? sounds like an expensive glass cleaner sia er homo tiles refer to those laid by HDB right? erm, then how u remove e water marks? clean with cloth later? *Hand up* I use! Excellent household equipment for spring-cleaning. Use it for all the glass surfaces and it worked satisfactorily. Shower screens' scums can be stubborn, i need to steam them down a few time and remove progressively. There are only toilet and kitchen tiles (all the rest in laminated floor), and the karcher works fine in removing grease. One more function for the karcher which most of you may not know : Sterilise your garden. I steamed down the balcony-garden and corridor-growing area twice a year. Floor, pots and racks, AND SOIL. Be careful with delicate plants (eg, lavender, of soft-stemmed flowers). Once i steamed a pot of mealy-bug infested plant too, and it worked! It is a piece of equipment I deem indispensible twice a year. For weekly maintenance, hmm, there are other lighter tools to use. hi hi u using same model too? er how long u all need to clean e entire house ah? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rummi 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2010 (edited) Is also Karcher SC1122, the very mobile set;) How to tell u how long I take to clean the whole house. Cleaning time depends on your house size and areas to clean. Here's their online technical specification, http://www.karcher.com/uk/Products/Home__G...rs/15181040.htm Edited November 30, 2010 by rummi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etoh77 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2010 hi how much u buy this model for? er, yr stains were there for how long & caused by what? ah? sounds like an expensive glass cleaner sia er homo tiles refer to those laid by HDB right? erm, then how u remove e water marks? clean with cloth later? i bought it at sgd 318, previously was selling 398. the toilet white stains ah? i believed shd be caused by soapy stuff by the previous owner. i shd had changed the toilet tiles, now living with regret as its too late. anyway, the contractor painted a layer of Epoxy over the tiles and the stains is ligher than before.. which i can live with it. yup, probably a little expensive to jus use it as a glass cleaner, but still exploring the other uses for it. haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
