Upholstery Steam Cleaners
Gives Upholstery a New Life

When seeking Upholstery Steam Cleaners, many models are available in the market, some that do an “ok” job and are reasonably priced and those which very expensive but do a commercial-grade quality job. When looking for the best machine, several things should be considered, including product reliability, and features available in the appliance.

Shopping Guide

Professional cleaners who do upholstery can get expensive. On the other hand a good steam appliance pays for itself generally within a few times of service being rendered. There are several things to consider when looking for a model that cleans upholstery. Make sure that the fabric is suited for steam cleaning, some aren’t, but in general it’s the most recommended way to clean furnishings.

Some models use tap water and others use chemicals, chemical-free is healthier. Find out the degree to which the steam is heated and look for an upholstery accessory with a rotating brush that is gentle on various fabrics.

Finding the Perfect Model

Upholstery Steam Cleaners come in an assortment of products, from the lightweight, handheld models to the much heavier, upright models that use accessories to clean furnishings. In each price range a model is manufactured that is best suited for the job, and checking consumer’s experiences are recommended.

When searching for the model that best meets the needs, whether it is for a combination of floors, carpeting, and upholstery look at a variety of models and try them out in the store before making a purchase.

Various styles of vapor cleaners are discussed below, and included are three of the most popular brands and models. These could be the most highly rated because the do the best job cleaning for the price, or because they are unsurpassed due to ease of use and lightweight, or because of the accessories that are included to ensure a range of cleaning needs are satisfied.

Bissell 12U9-A SpotBot ProHeat Handsfree Compact Deep Cleaner

This Upholstery Steam Cleaner is a compact deep-cleaner capable of removing stubborn stains in fabrics. With two separate tanks, one holds clean water and detergent and the other holds gray water and dirt residue.

Its two automatic SmartSystem cleaning cycles, one SurfaceStain designed for newer stains and runs for three minutes, and a second Set-InStain for older stains that runs for six minutes. An automated feature sprays, brushes, and suctions the stain, then beeps when finished, or the spot can be removed with manual operation. This automated feature allows the operator to walk away and its priced at $149.

Weighing 17 pounds, it has a three-amp motor, and a 32-ounce tank capacity for water and cleaning solutions. A built-in heater heats up hot tap water an additional 25 degrees. A no-heat option is available for delicate wools or oriental rugs.

As with all products there are complaints, and the foremost is that the automatic spot removal doesn’t work as well as removing the excess water.

McCulloch MC-1275

The McCulloch MC-1275 is a great Upholstery Steam Cleaner which is canister-style with a price of $150, and converts common tap water to steam. It efficiently cleans patio furniture, upholstery, engines, cars, boats, RVs and many other surfaces by killing dust mites, bacteria, germs, and mold. Equipped with a 50 ounce tank, cleaning can be performed for an hour without refilling the unit.

This model comes with a compartment that holds ten accessories which are available with the unit, and a 12-foot cord is included. A steam control switch lets the user control the amount of steam being dispersed. The Zwipes microfiber technology traps dirt and grime with static electricity, eliminating the need for cleaning solutions. The unit weighs 19 pounds, but easily maneuvers around furniture and equipment.

Most all of the customers were completely satisfied with this unit, but there were a few complaints. The most consistent complaint is that the pressure is too low for removing mildew, while others say that some of the accessories are somewhat flimsy.

Hoover Steam Vac with CleanSurge F5914-900

To get carpets looking new again, the Upholstery Steam Cleaner recommended is the Hoover SteamVac with CleanSurge, for $179. Engineered with five scrubbing brushes to remove set-in dirt in the fabrics, its accessories work great on upholstery and furniture.

Using water and a cleaning solution to perform a variety of cleaning tasks, it is equipped with a Clean Surge function providing an additional shot of cleaning solution for those set-in stains. When the trigger is released hot air is forced into the area to help dry the treated spot.

There are two separate tanks – one that automatically mixes the water and detergent and the other that holds the grey water, or dirty solution picked up from the upholstery. Accessories are included to clean stairs, and it does great on carpets, flooring, windows, or other surfaces.

Most consumers were happy with this product; however, a common complaint is that the unit doesn’t have a heating unit to warm the water - it’s only as hot as the tap water used when filling the tank.

Final Review

Between children and ketchup, teenagers and mud, pet hair, guests and spilled coffee or wine, soiled fabric on furniture all of which just has to be cleaned – and a sofa that can’t exactly be sent out to the dry cleaner, upholstery cleaner is your best option.

For the Upholstery Steam Cleaners there are a variety of models on the market that do great for cleaning fabrics, carpets, and floors. Certainly cooler steam is best for oriental rugs and wool fibers, but common tap water is preferable without chemicals, if possible to remove grunge set-in spots, bacteria, mold, or mildew and it is even better without the fumes.

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