
Best affordable Steam cleaners
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1. Vileda Steam Plus
Playing children on the floor, house dust allergies, or the dog running through the apartment? In many cases, simple mopping is not enough when you want hygienic cleanliness. For these situations, Vileda has developed the Steam Plus steam cleaner. It is ideal for hygienic and thorough cleaning of your floors. Vileda Steam Plus combines hygiene by killing up to 99.9% of bacteria and viruses with streak-free cleanliness thanks to its high-quality microfiber cover. This way, with just one wipe, you not only get clean but also hygienically pure floors.
Thanks to the new ergonomic handle, the Vileda Steam also impresses with its ease of use and innovative, appealing design. You do not need any cleaning agents for cleaning with Vileda Steam Plus. The hygienic cleaning is achieved solely through steam and the microfiber. These effortlessly remove dirt and grime, ensuring a perfect cleaning result. The breathable fabric of the cover allows the steam to be optimally directed onto the floor, ensuring it reaches where it needs to go.
With the additional carpet glider, carpets can also be easily refreshed. The steam cleaner is ready for use in just 15 seconds, allowing you to start cleaning quickly. If you need to change rooms or refill fresh water during cleaning, the steam cleaner is immediately ready for use again without the need for reheating. The integrated water level indicator allows for easy checking of the water level during cleaning. Additionally, the new predefined steam settings ensure optimal steam strength and moisture for hardwood, carpets, and tiles to achieve the best results. Thanks to the easy removal of the handle at the push of a button, the Steam Plus can now be conveniently and flexibly stored after hygienic cleaning.
Pro
- Very light and easy to operate
- Lightweight and handy
- Cleans very well
Contra
- Cable could be longer
- Short handle (I am 163 cm tall)
- Cable could be longer

2. Vileda Steam Plus XXL
Playing children on the floor, house dust allergies, or the dog running through the apartment? In many cases, simple mopping is not enough if you want hygienic cleanliness. For these situations, Vileda has developed the Steam Cleaner Stam Plus XXL. It is ideal for hygienic and thorough cleaning of your floors, as it kills up to 99.9% of bacteria and viruses without the addition of chemicals and solely through the power of steam. With its high-quality microfiber cover, it ensures streak-free cleanliness in your home. Thanks to its extra-large cleaning head of 40 cm, you can clean large areas particularly quickly with the Stam Plus XXL. This way, you achieve not only clean but also hygienically pure floors with just one swipe. Additionally, the new ergonomic handle makes the Vileda Stam Plus XXL easy to use and features an innovative, appealing design. You do not need any cleaning agents for cleaning with the Vileda Stam Plus XXL. The hygienic cleaning is achieved solely through steam and the microfibers, which effortlessly remove dirt and grime, resulting in a perfect cleaning outcome. The breathable fabric of the cover ensures that the steam is optimally directed onto the floor, delivering it exactly where it is needed. With the additional carpet glider, carpets can also be easily refreshed. The steam cleaner is ready for use in just 15 seconds, allowing you to start cleaning quickly. If you need to change rooms or refill fresh water during cleaning, the Steam Plus XXL is immediately ready for use, and reheating is not necessary. The integrated water level indicator allows for easy monitoring of the water level during cleaning.
Pro
- Fast and handy, easy to operate
- Cable is long enough
Contra
- Cable often gets in the way
- Supplied plug adapter difficult to attach, almost broke my fingers
- no CH plug supplied, too bad Digitec

3. Kärcher SC 1 Multi & Up
Kärcher SC 1 Multi & Up (3 bar, 1300 W)
Pro
- Loosens everything from the floor
- Without chemicals/cleaning agents
Contra
- 200ml water tank is too small
- slightly small water tank
- The SC 1 Multi & Up does not include a hose attachment

4. Polti MoppyPremium
The cleanliness mascot with extra cloths: Hygiene without cleaning agents thanks to the steam-soaked hot cloth. Polti Moppy Black Premium is the cleanliness mascot with extra cloths: Hygiene without cleaning agents through the natural power of steam. The cloth soaked in hot steam hygienically cleans all floors and eliminates 99.9% of viruses, germs, and bacteria without chemical cleaners.
Clean and hygienic with just a few steps: Fill the water tank with pure tap water, and in just 10 seconds, Polti Moppy is ready for use.
Polti Moppy is simple and effective: Laboratory tests have confirmed its effectiveness in removing and eliminating 99.9% of germs and bacteria.
For all floors and more: With Polti Moppy, all floors in the house as well as washable vertical surfaces can be effectively cleaned.
Light and handy: Polti Moppy is lightweight and compact, and thanks to its ergonomic handle, it can be easily maneuvered with one hand throughout the house.
Instantly dry and streak-free surfaces: With Polti Moppy, surfaces dry quickly and evenly, without annoying streaks or wipe marks.
Always clean and dry hands: To use, simply press the mop pad onto the cloth, allowing it to adhere and be ready for immediate use.
Protect the environment with Polti Moppy: Polti Moppy cleans with tap water, which is converted into steam for hygienic cleaning without chemicals.
The effectiveness of microfiber cloths: Microfiber cloths have the ability to capture and hold dirt and bacteria from all floors.
Effortlessly picks up dust: Polti Moppy also captures dust with its electrostatic cloths, thanks to their structure and fabric thickness.

5. Clatronic Dr 3280
The Clatronic steam cleaner cleans environmentally friendly, without additional cleaning agents, thoroughly, effectively, and flexibly. Various attachments allow for use in all areas of the household. Whether it's large floor areas, glass surfaces, or limescale deposits on fixtures, the steam cleaner removes even stubborn dirt streak-free and without limescale residue. It is also essential for the easy and quick cleaning of shower partitions, blinds, or radiators. The steam cleaner is ideal and versatile for disinfecting bathrooms and kitchens, as well as for removing odors and refreshing upholstery or clothing.

6. Clatronic DR 3539
Time flies, and when it comes to our household chores, we want to waste as little time as possible. Cleaning should always be quick, yet efficient and thorough. With the DR 3539 steam mop from Clatronic, you get the perfect tool for household cleaning. The steam cleaner cleans, degreases, and disinfects (at 100 °C) without leaving any limescale or streaks. You can clean almost all types of surfaces, such as laminate, wood, marble, rubber, slate, and ceramic, in the kitchen, bathroom, or toilet. It is also possible to clean textile surfaces like carpets, mats, or upholstery with the DR 3539. Thanks to the extra-long cable (approximately 5 m), you are guaranteed a large cleaning radius with 25 g of steam per minute. The steam mop is ready for use in just 30 seconds and can operate for about 30 minutes on a full tank (approximately 300 ml). Additionally, the device features a cable rewind and a fire protection safety feature.

7. Kärcher Sc 1 Upright
Description
With hygienic steam against dirt: The Kärcher SC 1 Upright effortlessly and worry-free cleans sealed hard floors. With thorough cleaning using the Kärcher steam cleaner, up to 99.999% of all viruses and 99.99% of all common household bacteria on hard surfaces are eliminated. Just turn it on and get started: The steam cleaner heats up and is ready for use in just 30 seconds. The fresh water tank can be easily removed for filling. An automatic descaling function with a descaling cartridge in the device ensures a long lifespan. Changing the cloth on the floor nozzle is convenient and contact-free with dirt, thanks to the Velcro attachment. Simply step on the large tab on the floor cloth and pull the device upwards. Parking and storing the steam cleaner is also very convenient: the slim and lightweight device stands upright on its own.
Technical Data
Power: 1300 W
Features: Removable water tank
Cable length: 5 m
Color: Black/White
Voltage: 220-240 V.

8. Black & Decker FSMH13E5
Hygienically clean: Removes 99.9% of household germs and bacteria without chemical cleaners on sealed floors.
Cleaning foot: The 180° swivel cleaning foot makes it easier to mop under furniture or in corners.
Heating phase: Ready to use in a maximum of 25 seconds.
Compact: Removable handle and cleaning foot for space-saving storage.
5 in 1: Suitable for cleaning floors, work surfaces, fixtures, windows, tiles, garden furniture, ovens, stoves, grills, and much more.
Delivery includes:
- 1 microfiber cleaning pad
- Accessory adapter
- Grout brush
- Small brush
- Window squeegee
Technical specifications:
- Power consumption: 1,300 W
- Tank capacity: 380 ml
- Heating phase: Ready to use in 25 seconds
- Steam output: 25 ml/min
- Runtime per tank filling: approximately 15 minutes
- Water level indicator: yes
- Self-standing: no.
Pro
- Easy to operate
- Simple operation
- Heats up quickly
Contra
- Cable (but no problem for small flats)
- No vapour control
- Very short cable

9. Lund London Toya LUND STEAM MOP 1500W
The Toya LUND STEAM MOP 1500W is a powerful steam mop designed for thorough cleaning of various surfaces. With a heating power of 1500 watts and a rapid heating time of just 15 seconds, this steam mop is ideal for use on hard floors, carpets, tiles, and laminate. The device provides a consistent steam output of 26 grams per minute, enabling effective removal of dirt and bacteria. The steam mop is equipped with a 0.55-liter water tank, allowing for longer use without frequent refills. The various brush heads, including a brass bristle brush and microfiber, ensure thorough cleaning in hard-to-reach areas. With a cable length of 5 meters, the steam mop offers ample freedom of movement during cleaning.
- Adjustable steam output for personalized cleaning settings
- Versatile for use on various surfaces such as hard floors and carpets
- Quick heating time of just 15 seconds
- Includes small and large brush heads for different cleaning needs
- Lightweight design at only 1.4 kg for easy handling.

10. Ariete 4164 Steam cleaner 10 in 1
The product is ideal for a thorough cleaning in your home. It cleans carpets and floors, removes stubborn dirt and grease from surfaces, eliminates deposits and scratches from cooking areas, cleans the grout between tiles, renovates hidden corners, and refreshes fabrics and sofas.
Pro
- Lots of accessories
- Very gentle and handy
- Very light
Contra
- Cable (battery would be better)
- Cable is a little short
- Bathroom tiles with no difference after steaming
