After some research and contemplation, I bought this unit to clean and disinfect bathrooms and other household stuff. By in large, most of the observations from the reviews here have been consistent with what I've seen.
PROS:
1. Steam lasts a very long time. The manual says it can hold up to 48oz of water from which to generate 2 hrs of steam. This appears to be right if you're holding the nozzle open constantly. In reality, its longer because you have to steam-wipe-steam-wipe repeatedly, letting the machine rest during "wipes". I can get a good 3 hrs of cleaning done on one full tank of water. Also keeping you from holding open the nozzle is that you have to give it time to "recharge" since it appears that it does not generate steam as fast as you use it.
2. It works on what it claims: most "organic" build-ups like soap scum, toothpaste, dirt, etc. Cleans darkened grout nicely. Doesn't damage the finish on fixtures. I was expecting a little too much on the calcium deposits from hard water... steam just wasn't effective.
3. Nice supply of attachments (brushes) although its unclear what types of surfaces these brushes can be safely used on. In particular, I refer to the smaller round brushes. For example, my guess is that the brass brushes are not meant for highly polished finishes.
4. Good enough to clean hard to reach crevices like sliding door tracks (shower doors or patio doors), faucet details, etc.
5. Works well on car wheels. Brake dust is very fine and a pain to clean by hand. Not to mention that the chemicals are often not meant to touch the brake disc surface (I have yet to figure out how splashing water from a hose can be directed only to the wheel and not the brakes within).
6. Steam is the only option for cleaning chemically-prohibited surfaces (I never knew chemical cleaners were not recommended in microwaves!).
CONS:
1. Its loud! Not the machine, but the steam as it comes out of the nozzle. I strongly recommend hearing protection while you use it when indoors. My ears were ringing for about an hour after my first session.
2. Steaming takes time. If you're not opposed to using chemicals, often I find that bleach works as good, if not better, than steam. Compared to 5-10 mins steaming a polished chrome bath fixture to get it sparkling, it took 30 secs using your household bath cleaner with bleach.
3. Steam just doesn't work efficiently on mineral build-up. Chemicals are far more time-efficient. Hard water stains and deposits require lots of time and lots of elbow-grease (scrubbing). And even then, I'm not convinced it was cleaner than using chemicals (i.e., judging from the "gleam" off the surface).
4. The steam pressure is not very high. It isn't very low either, but definnitely not high enough to "blow" debris away more than an inch or two from where the steam jet hits. The best approach seems to loosen with steam then wash away with water or wipe away with sponge. Hence, I don't recommend using this for something like cleaning a car engine where neither wash nor wipe are feasible. (I guess you could steam long enough so that the condensed water from the steam was enough to wash away the gunk on its own, but that would take forever.)
5. It needs time to build up steam pressure while you work. The light is supposed to turn off when it is ready. While in use, the light will come on when the pressure reaches some threshold. Continued use beyond that point without letting it rest means you work with less pressure. When the tank is full of "condensed" water, the light comes on more frequently. As the water is depleted and more volume in the tank can accommodate vapor steam, the light comes on less often.
6. The width of the brushes simply do not permit reaching into 90 degree crevices or those really tight spaces. This is minor, however, but a flat or low-profile brush attachment would have been nice. A medium bristle toothbrush is a nice companion in my cleaning adventures...
Overall, pretty happy with this unit. To be efficient, I've found using a combined balance of chemicals and steam is best. It definitely reduces the amount of chemicals I need to use. For hard-to-reach or delicate surface areas, steam wins outright (with the mentioned toothbrush).
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McCulloch MC1275 Heavy-Duty Steam Cleaner
The McCulloch MC1275 Multi-Use Steam Canister is a superior quality solution for those who are serious about steam cleaning. Using ordinary water heated to over 200ºF, the Steam Canister effectively and naturally cleans a wide variety of surfaces. With 1500 watts of steam power and a versatile array of attachments including a mop perfect for most flooring - including sealed hardwoods, the Steam Canister is designed for tackling the toughest jobs throughout your garage or workshop. From greasy tools to floor mats, grimey wheels and barbecue grills, there's no job to big – or too small – for the Multi-Use Steam Canister.
Perfect For
- Most Flooring
- Appliances
- Fixtures
- Outdoor Furniture
- Tile & Grout
- Countertops
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Steam Lock SwitchPush forward the steam lock switch to provide continuous steam, without continuously pressing the steam button. |
Powerful Jet NozzleThe powerful jet nozzle focuses the flow of steam to release dirt and grime. |
Floor Mop AttachmentClean virtually any sealed flooring surface with the attachable floor mop. |
Large Water Tank48 ounce capacity water tank allows for fewer refills and provides up to 45 minutes of continuous steam. |
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Power Through Dirty FloorsThe floor mop attachment is perfect for use on all sealed flooring surfaces — including wood, tile and laminate. |
Added Scrubbing PowerThe scrub pads are perfect for use on larger surface areas. |
Brush Away Grease and GrimeThe attachable utility brushes tackle the toughest grease and grime on ovens, BBQ grills, patios and more. |
Why McCulloch Steam
For nearly a decade, McCulloch has been building reliable, versatile, and powerful steam cleaning products that bring a heavy duty approach to the often 'soft' world of steam cleaning.
From a small yet powerful handheld to hulking canisters that crank out an unbelievable 2 hours of continuous steam, you will not find a more powerful, more versatile line of steam products. Anywhere. Period
What's Included
18 Versatile Accessories
- Steam Cleaner and Carrying Handle
- 19" Extension Wands (2) and 12" x 6" Mop Head
- Triangle Brush, Brass Utility Brush, and Nylon Utility Brushes (5)
- Scrub Pad and Microfiber Pads (2)
- Steam Jet Nozzle
- 8.5" Squeegee
- Water Funnel
- Measuring Cup
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| Heat Up Time | 3 min. | 5 min. | 8 min. | 10 min. | 12 min. |
| Max Steam Time | 10 min. | 30 min. | 45 min. | 90 min. | 120 min. |
| Tank Size | 6 oz. | 25 oz. | 48 oz. | 48 oz. | 64 oz. |
| Variable Steam | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Steam Hose Length | 34 in. (Attachable Extension) | 4 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 7 ft. |
| Item Dimensions | 8"H x 5.2"W x 10.7"D | 10.9"H x 11"W x 5.3"D | 13.5"H x 10.5"W x 17.2"D | 10.5"H x 12.2"W x 15.6"D | 19.1"H x 13.4"W x 13.1"D |
| Item Weight | 3 lbs. | 4.6 lbs. | 10 lbs. | 10.8 lbs. | 13 lbs. |
| Watts | 900 | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 |
| Volts | 120V | 120V | 120V | 120V | 120V |
| Power Cord Length | 15 ft. | 15 ft. | 15 ft. | 18 ft. | 18 ft. |
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| capacity | 48 ounces | 50 ounces | 2.1 liters | — | 40 ounces |
| power source | Battery Powered | Ac/dc | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | ac dc |
| surface suggestion | Floors,Tile,Windows | Floors,Windows | Uphlostery | Hard Floor | Uphlostery |
| style | MC1275 | Modern | Modern | Modern | Auto Steam |
| weight | 12 pounds | 12 pounds | — | — | 9.75 pounds |
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Does what it states well, but…
Cleaning performance is good (not blown away, but good).Would I recommend? Depends do you plan to use it more than once a month, then yes. Once an year, maybe its better off with chemical cleaners as in my experience did a similar job with far less hassel.Biggest drawback for me, the attachments and hose and powercable can be organized but loosely(the bundled tote-bag is little no help). I think some attachment organizer box would be nice. (I am thinking something like what dyson offers) and think of where you will store this when not in use.The triangular head could benefit from having a mop pad like cover or a microfiber cover(oh well found generic ones that fit separately so i am okay to ignore this)But i am willing to ignore those drawbacks, cuz look at the results just with steam and the plastic bristle attachment.
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