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"A miracle happened: now I like to clean!" This is the little comment I read that made me decide to give it to me as MY steam cleaner. To save water, he is a champion. And products of all kinds have left my cupboards.

The last revolution in my life as a housewife under 50 was the microfiber square. Today, it is the steam cleaner that delights the former cleaning lady that I am!

I dreamed about it for 5 years! It is to say if I am reasonable. I always take the time to be sure I need it before making a purchase.

And it is he, my Prince Charming, my Brick Porsche, my magic wand to do everything without worrying. Don't ask me, I'm not lending it to anyone! I use it almost every day.

But why did I need a steam cleaner?

Steam does not cause allergy

I am allergic to many products, and I looked for a long time for alternatives. Admittedly, it is an additional electrical device, but at least it uses only water and so little. The one I chose is very small, very light ... and all yellow. Normal, it's a Kärcher (Amazon link), a quality brand that knows about high pressure.

Steam does not require rinsing

Excited like a chip, the very day of its reception, I blew the watts: 1500 in total. You need what it takes to raise the water temperature to 120 °. Which is powerful enough to sanitize and degrease at a phenomenal rate.

Time to vacuum the floors, 8 min it's ready.

So, I did the ultimate test for you, that very first time I had the device in my hand. I washed my floors as before. They looked clean. Then I passed the steam cleaner. Not only did he find dirt, but the ground was more shiny, and dry in 5 min instead of 60.

Exit the bucket, the mop and the products!

Frankly, wouldn't you mind cleaning up 60 m2 with 1 liter of water ? Just plug it into an extension cord and you make a whole floor in one go. And there is no more risk of spilling the bucket of water, or of making traces on the damp ground.

Steam cleans almost everything

But this love does not just "wash the floor". Its tiny round brush charges admirably well tile joints. I wanted to cry when I saw what it looked like on my kitchen floor. Usually it takes me 2 days with vinegar and a toothbrush. There, it took me 1 hour, including drying. I am ready to do it again next month and not in ... 2 years!

Right now, I'm repainting the walls at home with acrylic. Do you think I bother putting tarps on the tiles? I pass a little steam, again with the small round brush, and presto, not a single one paint stain.

Steam cleans quickly and well

It does everything from floor to ceiling, and even: cutting boards, sneakers, wicker baskets, car rims and carpet, rugs, windows, etc ... As long as you have small spare round brushes and allocate one for the kitchen, the other for the floors, etc ... It will only be enough to wipe the dirt sometimes, and to put the cloth in the washing machine.

It is sold with a sponge wipe for each of the 2 flat brushes. I redid others with old recycled towels (the brand's wipe refills being very expensive).

And what I prefer is perfume with essential oil: 1 to 5 drops on the wipe, no more, when cleaning the floors. Especially not in the water tank. And I can change the scent as I see fit.

Tell me in the comments if it puts pressure on you to clean up full steam ahead!

Savings made

The first year of use, my steam cleaner pays for itself. As it is currently € 96 at Amazon (I even saw it at € 129 at Bricorama!) It makes € 8 per month. That's more than what you spend cleaning everything from floor to ceiling, including the car.

So, by the following year, I consider the saving of at least 90 € per year. Even with regard to electricity consumption, the water savings for rinses will make the difference.

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