Egluntyne Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I bought a**Domotec Steam Cleaner** the other day. It is fantastic. It heats up in about 20 seconds, and is no heavier than a hairdryer. My cooker and bathrooms are gleaming! I paid £29.99 at Coles (JLP) as it was in the sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 It cleans ovens?? I may have to seriously consider that! Great bargain Egluntine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Does it defrost freezers? We share a larger version with my daughter which we use for that but a small one would be handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 Does it defrost freezers? We share a larger version with my daughter which we use for that but a small one would be handy! I daresay it would. My fridge specifies that the interior is not to be cleaned with a steam cleaner unfortunately.....not that I take any notice.......check you guarantees first to be on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I love my steam cleaner but I have to be careful as I get addicted. Once its on nothing is safe. OH says i get a glint in my eye and start steaming anything and everything. I found pressure washers equally addictive....once you start you just cant stop...beware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 What a timely post!!! I was just sitting in the sofa yesterday evening glaring at the carpet, where the kids must have spilled some drink or something a while back, and saying it really needs steaming... We had a large steamer a while back, but it's old now and doesn't seem to work any more, and I am not keen on getting another one as, while it's good for big tasks like cleaning a whole carpet, it's a pain to drag around and heat up to do some 'spot cleaning' ... also seems like a waste of energy, like boiling a whole kettle to make one small cup of tea... am off browsing the internet for one of these 'hairdryer' size one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I love the steam cleaner too and yes it can be addictive. I wizz round the house looking for grime Unfortunately I seem to have alot Oh well... BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Does it work well on carpets I seem to have very scabby carpets with the chimney and the animals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 That's the link I got last night for the RSPCA freedom food product list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 This is getting interesting - I never thought of spot steam cleaning around the house. We have lots of grimy patches (especially on carpets ) that I can't shift. How does the steam cleaning work? Do you just steam and leave, or do you need to sponge the mark off or use any other cleaner? Despite the grime, our carpet is still in good nick and would clean up beautifully (just can't afford to get it professionally cleaned just yet!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Snowy - round here, you can hire carpet cleaning equipment from Tescos and dry cleaners. I understand that it's very reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I like the idea of something that cleans cookers (and carpets for that matter). Please share recommendations or info off t'internet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 We hire a Rug Doctor machine from our local Morrisons supermarket every 6 mnths or so and it works wonders. We have pale carpets and one of the childrens friends came swimming with us and her shampoo leaked all over the hall carpet and despite loads of sponging the dribble marks went really black but they came straight out with the machine and have never come back. Also ED spilt a whole glass of red wine on the lounge carpet one evening and that also came straight out never to be seen again. Is it spring cleaning time already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 We hired a steam cleaner from DHS a big hire chain in London. It gave our carpets fleas!!!!!!! The person who had hired it before us was obviously a mucky beggar and hadn't cleaned it properly before giving it back Since that horrible experience I have avoided hiring another steamer. This hand held one looks good but not really suitable for cleaning large areas of carpet Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I'm interested in the steam cleaner, my brother was telling me at Christmas that he has one and it cleans the tiles beautifully, I forgot to ask the name of his one - must email him. A quick tip though - if you have marks on the carpet, try Stain Slayer from Lakeland. It;s a little aerosol, you spray it on and then wipe it off, and I think it's brilliant, it even works on very old, grimy ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 The best spot cleaner for carpets that I use is just plain soda water. It is brilliant for red wine even cleans old stains as well. I always keep a bottle handy for spills, I also use it in white wine spritzers Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 im glad you mentioned that! ive just rang B & Q and reserved one Rug Doctor for 48hrs . £24.99 ive got 3 nasty stains on my hall carpet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 My mum bought the little red ProAction one from the Argos sale last year for £12.50 (half price) and says it is good. For some reason I borrowed it and it is residing in my utility room but I haven't tried it yet. A colleague also cleaned her oven and tiles with a cheap one she bought in the sale too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I didn't think I wanted a steam cleaner until I saw this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I didn't think I wanted a steam cleaner until I saw this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Is it only for small stubborn patches, or could you use it to clean larger areas such as a whole cooker or bath? (CC starts to see the possibilities ) Can you use it on windows? How long does it last before running out of steam, and is it quick to refill and heat up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 I've done the top of my cooker and the inside of the glass doors. Very impressed. The floors of the ovens have yet to be tackled. Will do that after the w/e. I've done the bath and the shower cubicle. It brings tiles up like new. Better be quick Choccy....they only had 2 left in Coles when I bought it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Yes but what do you do with it? Steam it and leave it or steam and wipe off? Any additional elbow grease or stardrops needed? I need to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Yes but what do you do with it? Steam it and leave it or steam and wipe off? Any additional elbow grease or stardrops needed? I need to know! Yeah, me too! I've had a bottle of wine and am likely to purchase one on the internet without too much provocation . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Yes but what do you do with it? Steam it and leave it or steam and wipe off? Any additional elbow grease or stardrops needed? I need to know! Yeah, me too! I've had a bottle of wine and am likely to purchase one on the internet without too much provocation . What a great excuse for buying things karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...