Egluntyne Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 Fab idea!....Did it help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Definitely made it easier, but I think I'll need an industrial steamer if I ever want them to look like new again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 I have a damask table cloth which is a sos and so to iron. I take it down to al local laundry where they starch and iron it for me. (It only gets used on state occasions!) Costs about £4 I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Thats a good idea, for special occasions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Ah, gosh, I can't believe this thread! I ordered a steamer yesterday (half price in the paper) logged in this morning and found this topic. I'm so glad as I was wondering if I'd be disappointed and out of pocket. We're so penniless, any plans we had to do up our house have been put on hold due to another stint on maternity leave this year. So, I thought the steamer would help clean up the bathroom and kitchen tiles (which are ok in themselves, just the grout that needs a face-lift.) and give my carpet a freshen up. How excited can I get over a piece of cleaning equipment! Oh dear Can't wait - my oven is crying out for a clean too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 Sounds like your nesting instinct is kicking in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 oh yes! That's a good point Egluntine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Ziggy, I believe you used yours to clean dining-room chairs? Which attachment did you use? Mine are really old, and due to be re-upholstered really, but I thought I'd give it a try. The nylon brush was a bit too harsh I think, they are in a sort of velour finish ... they now have track marks all over them where the brush went. I can't decide if they are s"Ooops, word censored!"es from the brush, or if those bits are just cleaner than the rest of the chair! I might have another go, but I'm a bit disappointed - although as I say, they need recovering anyway. The little round brush is fantastic on floor tiles - beautifully clean and no chemicals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Olly, I used the large brush on my chairs... it worked fine on one set, but didn't work for the other, older dining chairs I have, I tested on a small area and the brush would definitely damage the fabric... Those too are badly in need of being re-upholstered... It worked great on my red suite though, the chairs are what I'd describe as 'thick canvas' (lookwise anyway, I'm not an expert at fabrics) with a soft touch, and there were no marks left by the steam or brush, just clean lovely chairs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Mine's arrived Actually it came yesterday, but by the time I got home from work and had something to eat it was too late to get stuck into any cleaning. So I'm going to charge it up tonight and clean everything in sight . Does it work on teenage boys do you know So, if I don't log on again today you all know why.............and I'll be blaming Egluntine if I don't get my forum fix tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 I'll be blaming Egluntine if I don't get my forum fix tonight You can always log on whilst it's re-heating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I'll be blaming Egluntine if I don't get my forum fix tonight You can always log on whilst it's re-heating! Why didn't I use the wire brush on my oven I will have to have another go. I found the cleaner good for my wooden bath mat (think large roosting bars) as it has lots of nooks and crannies. It was surprisingly filthy though and took multiple goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I thought my oven door was going to beat it at first, but I had another go while the oven was still warm from baking and used the wire brush attachment. I can see things cooking now! It's quite scary the amount of dirt that comes off things though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I've just had to resurrect this thread as I've been using my steam cleaner and I am addicted. What more could a nesting pregnant woman need! I've blitzed the kitchen. Top to bottom. Feel GREEEEEEEEAT I can't believe I haven't had one before. Bathroom tomorrow....... Front door the day after..... Radiators the day after that...... and on and on and on and on and on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozkate Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Can't be bothered trawling 20 pages so apologies if this is repetative. I think I saw one in Wilkinsons the other day for £14.99. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Oh no! Someone put a handheld steam cleaner on the for-sale list at work, only a tenner, and guess what Don't know the brand, but at that price, who cares? And since it's secondhand, it doesn't count against my "not buying things new" target Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Long time since this thread was live but just had to say I took the eglu apart completely today and used the steam cleaner to get the gunk out of all the nooks and crannies - it was great . I've decided I don't need a power washer after all . (So much for all my steam cleaning plans, this is the first time it's been out of the cupboard for months .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 You will be starting another rush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I used mine on the barbecue this week - very effective! Not sure I'd use it on the eglu AND the barbecue though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 erm......... mine's still in the box - and my house is still grubby...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Me too Les;ey - I was bought one as a present, having mentioned it and dropped hints I have to say that I haven't used it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Having languished in a cupboard for months, my steam cleaner was brought out yesterday (well, the oven broke and I've got a man coming tomorrow - I was embarrassed into cleaning it ). The oven is gleaming, the shelves are sparkling, the door is once again see-through but ..... .... I've broken my steam cleaner . I put so much elbow grease into scrubbing the shelves that little bits of plastic have broken off the inside of the blue bit that the brushes fit into and it's unusable . But all is not lost . I phoned the Customer Services Department and a lovely woman is sending me a replacement one, free of charge . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Well, that's briliant customer service for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Well I decided I had to have one too!!!! Bought it for OHs birthday to clean his bike!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Good lord! Fancy this thread being resurrected! It should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
