Thanks Mark. I do love an honest review rather than an advert and ao.com encourage reviewers to cover the positive and negative points so it suits me perfectly. Thank you for coming over and commenting. I appreciate that 😀
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I have an SC3. I can touch the steam 6cm from the nozzle and feel nothing but a wet vapour, not bacteria-killing hot steam. It can't be that hot at the nozzle point but of course, I am not going to touch it because I might not be able to type this review afterwards. It has worked to remove the black mould in my bathroom when I use it with the bristle nozzle. When I "clean" the wall and floor tiles with the fabric attachment I think I am just sloshing around the existing dirt helped by a visually-pleasing vapour tricking the mind that I am actually steaming the floor. It works at some levels of use and doesn't at other levels - the bristle nozzle being the most effective and the cloth attachment being the most comedic. So what I do is spray some bacteria-killing chemicals and then slosh around with the cloth attachment, obtaining the double pleasure of knowing that I am killing the bacteria with chemicals and seeing the vapour rising, thus feeling environmental-friendly. It also impresses my wife that I am so adept and efficient in doing my chores while looking important, i.e. not on my knees scrubbing but using a handsome looking tool to get the job done.
Mine is called little Yella . It's exactly he same just modernised. Had mine around 20 years. Got it out to defrost the freezer and after it sitting for a long time she went to work immediately. So you can't imagine my excitement. Also great for cleaning out the tracks of sliding doors and windows . Only set back is the sound . I have hearing aids and it almost deafened me. Decided to clean without my hearing aids. Happy as a pig in mud she still works like a beauty after so long. Oh don't like the floor cleaner found it leaks while standing. So I just used the little brush for the grout and spin mop to finish the tiles off. Also have the Karcher window cleaner , miracle machine that one.
Hi, I have an inferior model (sc 2) but i am in love with it. Oh a trick for the carpet cleaning or other surfaces is just knowing that at the very start when you use it, it will throw some water (just the vapour condensed on the hose), so trow the first 2 seconds on the sink and then you wont wet or puddle anything. I clean my carpet with it and it doesn't wet, just a little bit humid for 1 or 2 hour. :)
@@ilovefitsugartv does not look like it to me for all of the mess involved IMO. Seems like you are not getting earth shattering results from the entire cleaning process.
I was gifted this steam cleaner. I have used it and I find that it is easy to use and I especially like the continuous steam. My only complaint is that the nozzle does drip water a bit.
I feel the SC3 has not been given enough credit in this video, yet I do feel the supplier has (not naming them). I have recently purchased a SC3 from Karcher given it was the best price out there £132 purchased 1st Nov 2021, I did research lots of steam cleaners and found the SC3 ideal for myself.
I was reviewing both the machine AND the supplier, who provided me with the machine, which is why both were featured in my video. It sounds like the SC3 has been a good purchase for you.
David Green Hi David. Thx for the info. Opinions about this particular SC differ a lot. Do you still have yours? Its been a year since you posted your comment about it. How has it been doing since ?
Actually, I found this model (as updated 2020 version) exceeded the Dupray. Perhaps it's the 44 PSI (@ 1450 watt) and the water temp of 206.6 F (97 C), but something made a difference.
This model (in 2020) uses *44 PSI* reservoir pressure (@ 1450 watt), which is more powerful than most non-commercial steamers. For comparison, most tires require about 35 PSI of air, so that's a decent amount of pressure for home usage...unless someone wants to peel off any paint on walls or baseboards.😉 Also, the water heats to *206.6 F (97 C).* Both pressure and temp blow away the Shark and Eureka models, and most home versions made in China. The Kärcher is made by a reputable steam-cleaning company in Germany. In the US, they're known to have cleaned Mt. Rushmore & Space Needle. I know you posted 2 years ago, but thought I'd post this comment in the event it helps someone determine what model is best for their needs. Cheers!
4:58 do you think it is good idea to use steam cleaning around those parts where gas would spark? in a way that it could perhaps do some damage to that or something
To be fair, her demo doesn't do the steamer justice for some reason -- lighting, tile, & technique choices are likely to blame. The SC3 model, which has been updated since this 2015 video, uses *44 PSI reservoir pressure (@ 1450 watt).* The water is also heated to an effective temperature of *206.6 F (97 C).* Both its pressure and temp exceed most home versions. It took me nearly 8 years to find a model that would work so well for home usage. 😀
@@leannemo7382 hi Leanne, can i ask please would you recommend buying this? Also can you use it on carpets? like has it got some carpet glider type attachment? thanks
The manual is confusing to say the least and the product has lots of nozzles to dazzle you but the absolute truth is it doesn't do the job as promised.
+The Life Of Spicers Perish the thought that I should have inspired someone to do housework!! Will miracles never cease?! Thanks for liking and commenting. You are ace!
Great review! Shows how woefully underpowered it is for the household cleaning tasks that would make you wish you had a steam cleaner. A hard pass for me. Thank you!
I just received mine from Costco and my first impression out of the box was that it is a very cheap plastic piece of equipment, and when I tried it out my first impression was 100% correct. Even after I scrubbed and scrubbed it still left grime, and plenty of it. One of the very cheap wheels wouldn’t turn and just dragged on the floor. My feeling is this machine may be ok if the things you’re cleaning are already 90% clean, this may make the remaining easy to clean, but so will a damp rag with bit of cleanser. In fact, you actually will save a lot of time cleaning manually, when you consider having to take this out, filling it with water, waiting for it to steam, scrubbing, then taking it apart, draining the water and putting it away. It’s just easier to take out a rag. I got it on sale $30 off for $169, but isn’t worth more than $50. A huge disappointment.
@@davidgreen3350 it is the single most useless appliance I have ever purchased or even just used in my life. It wets the floor, makes a bit of steam and nothing else. I HATE mine with a passion.
How much time it can run continuously? Will there be any overheating issues if this machine is used continuously for more than hour Thanks need ur advice
Yes but follow up with a cloth. Honestly I think most of the commenters expect it to be an answer to cleaning your dirty homes. Mine is wonderful and when it's used for different cleaning methods you will find it does the job well.
ive just got one and i notice they have changed the floor cleaning head to force you into buying their overpriced cloths as it no longer has the clips on top to clip on any old cloth and only has the velcro on the bottom
Thank you for the review, to be honest after watching this I won't be buying one, what a mess! My hob gets a lot dirtier than this which I clean with a good spray cleaner and a bit of elbow grease. A mop will do a better job on that floor and Flash spray with bleach is great for bathroom grouting.
It's not recommended since the canister uses a special water filter to remove minerals and such. The pure steam (from hot water) kills/disables 99.9% of all germs and viruses, including Covid-19. So adding a disinfectant would be a waste of money/effort and unnecessarily exposes you to chemicals. I'm immune-compromised, so steam cleaners are considered the *best* disinfectant for most surfaces in the home. I use steam on our upholstery furniture and mattresses since it kills bacteria which also causes odors, as well as killing dust mites. Steam also kills bedbugs and their eggs, so after certain travel and hotel stays, we steam many things that can't be washed & dried in a machine. Otherwise, I use disinfecting spray or wipes for the things that I can't steam or wash thoroughly, like incoming mail/packages or the outside of grocery and product containers. I hope I was able to help. 😀
Karcher steam products are designed to steal money. They are good as long as the water filling cap is fine. It is crazy poor design, suddenly it gets stuck. Maybe authorized service center can do costly repair. If you dont find one, the entire machine is garbage. I have one.
+I'm Every Mum I don't have experience of any others to compare it to but I rate Kärcher as a brand, based on other products we have.Thanks for visiting
To my friend this home looked clean enough before cleaning and he is wondering does anyone tested this steam thing in a real shithole? asking for a friend.. :D
Mervyn Dagan Listen here BUSTER! Jane is obviously a very hard working individual and you shouldn’t be a big meanie! Good chat bucko and keep the negative nancies to yourself!!!!!!!!! Jane ftw!!!!!!!!
Great review. Thanks for making this. I appreciate the honest review of the device being used in a real cleaning situation.
Thanks Mark. I do love an honest review rather than an advert and ao.com encourage reviewers to cover the positive and negative points so it suits me perfectly. Thank you for coming over and commenting. I appreciate that 😀
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@Kevin Finnegan thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and Im trying it out atm.
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I have an SC3. I can touch the steam 6cm from the nozzle and feel nothing but a wet vapour, not bacteria-killing hot steam. It can't be that hot at the nozzle point but of course, I am not going to touch it because I might not be able to type this review afterwards. It has worked to remove the black mould in my bathroom when I use it with the bristle nozzle. When I "clean" the wall and floor tiles with the fabric attachment I think I am just sloshing around the existing dirt helped by a visually-pleasing vapour tricking the mind that I am actually steaming the floor. It works at some levels of use and doesn't at other levels - the bristle nozzle being the most effective and the cloth attachment being the most comedic. So what I do is spray some bacteria-killing chemicals and then slosh around with the cloth attachment, obtaining the double pleasure of knowing that I am killing the bacteria with chemicals and seeing the vapour rising, thus feeling environmental-friendly. It also impresses my wife that I am so adept and efficient in doing my chores while looking important, i.e. not on my knees scrubbing but using a handsome looking tool to get the job done.
You get triple points for being simultaneously environmentally friendly, looking important and keeping your wife happy. Marvellous job!
Mine is called little Yella . It's exactly he same just modernised. Had mine around 20 years. Got it out to defrost the freezer and after it sitting for a long time she went to work immediately. So you can't imagine my excitement. Also great for cleaning out the tracks of sliding doors and windows . Only set back is the sound . I have hearing aids and it almost deafened me. Decided to clean without my hearing aids. Happy as a pig in mud she still works like a beauty after so long. Oh don't like the floor cleaner found it leaks while standing. So I just used the little brush for the grout and spin mop to finish the tiles off. Also have the Karcher window cleaner , miracle machine that one.
Hi, I have an inferior model (sc 2) but i am in love with it. Oh a trick for the carpet cleaning or other surfaces is just knowing that at the very start when you use it, it will throw some water (just the vapour condensed on the hose), so trow the first 2 seconds on the sink and then you wont wet or puddle anything. I clean my carpet with it and it doesn't wet, just a little bit humid for 1 or 2 hour. :)
Does it come with an attachment for cleaning the carpet?
Is it worth it/worth to buy?
@@ilovefitsugartv does not look like it to me for all of the mess involved IMO. Seems like you are not getting earth shattering results from the entire cleaning process.
I was gifted this steam cleaner. I have used it and I find that it is easy to use and I especially like the continuous steam. My only complaint is that the nozzle does drip water a bit.
TRue it pees too much of water which is bad product, only steam is needed
First squirt into the water container 👍
I feel the SC3 has not been given enough credit in this video, yet I do feel the supplier has (not naming them). I have recently purchased a SC3 from Karcher given it was the best price out there £132 purchased 1st Nov 2021, I did research lots of steam cleaners and found the SC3 ideal for myself.
I was reviewing both the machine AND the supplier, who provided me with the machine, which is why both were featured in my video.
It sounds like the SC3 has been a good purchase for you.
David Green
Hi David. Thx for the info.
Opinions about this particular SC differ a lot. Do you still have yours? Its been a year since you posted your comment about it. How has it been doing since ?
@@naturallight4745I have main it’s really good so far
I would like to have seen how much dirt was on the white pad once you cleaned the floor tiles.
Dupray home cleaner are the best for steaming everything .. bit pricey but well worth the money
Actually, I found this model (as updated 2020 version) exceeded the Dupray. Perhaps it's the 44 PSI (@ 1450 watt) and the water temp of 206.6 F (97 C), but something made a difference.
These mops need to increase the temperature of the steam by pressurizing it a bit more. A really hot steam might be able to do the job better.
This model (in 2020) uses *44 PSI* reservoir pressure (@ 1450 watt), which is more powerful than most non-commercial steamers. For comparison, most tires require about 35 PSI of air, so that's a decent amount of pressure for home usage...unless someone wants to peel off any paint on walls or baseboards.😉 Also, the water heats to *206.6 F (97 C).* Both pressure and temp blow away the Shark and Eureka models, and most home versions made in China. The Kärcher is made by a reputable steam-cleaning company in Germany. In the US, they're known to have cleaned Mt. Rushmore & Space Needle. I know you posted 2 years ago, but thought I'd post this comment in the event it helps someone determine what model is best for their needs. Cheers!
Thank you for taking the trouble to provide this info!
4:58 do you think it is good idea to use steam cleaning around those parts where gas would spark? in a way that it could perhaps do some damage to that or something
I feel like it didn’t clean anything at all. Thanks for making this review.
Thanks Alan!
To be fair, her demo doesn't do the steamer justice for some reason -- lighting, tile, & technique choices are likely to blame. The SC3 model, which has been updated since this 2015 video, uses *44 PSI reservoir pressure (@ 1450 watt).* The water is also heated to an effective temperature of *206.6 F (97 C).* Both its pressure and temp exceed most home versions. It took me nearly 8 years to find a model that would work so well for home usage. 😀
@@leannemo7382 hi Leanne, can i ask please would you recommend buying this? Also can you use it on carpets? like has it got some carpet glider type attachment? thanks
@@leannemo7382 funny because water boils at 212F so to get steam it would need to be what?....
Thx for the video. I've just ordered the sc3 easy kit :-)
Glad you enjoyed the video!
The manual is confusing to say the least and the product has lots of nozzles to dazzle you but the absolute truth is it doesn't do the job as promised.
I have a model similar to this hiding under the stairs somewhere. I must get it out.
+The Life Of Spicers Perish the thought that I should have inspired someone to do housework!! Will miracles never cease?! Thanks for liking and commenting. You are ace!
@@PPMsTV love you video
Thank you!
@@PPMsTV so can it clean cars
I haven’t tried. Maybe Google it.
Great review! Shows how woefully underpowered it is for the household cleaning tasks that would make you wish you had a steam cleaner. A hard pass for me. Thank you!
Glad you found the review useful. Thanks for commenting!
how to clean the small brush??
can u use it for fabric sofas? If not ,what steam cleaners can be used to effectively rid grubby stains from sofas? thank you
I suggest you ask the manufacturers. We have the ones where you can remove the covers and put them into the washing machine.
Do you still like this machine after having it for a while? I’m torn between this and the dupray neat!
I'd say get this one, it's fantastic
5:58 tile looks exactly the same 7:30... not cleaned at all.
Hope it helped you make a decision
I love this video u made it help me a lot thank u
Thanks. That’s good to hear. Did you buy a steam cleaner in the end?
This looks fantastic. Thanks for the video.
+Gary Goh Thanks Gary - glad you liked it!
This looks fantastic. We could definitely do with one of these.
Yes I've had fun tackling grot spots around the house with it!
Do you think we can use it for killing weeds on gardens?
Ooh I don't know about that. Let me know how you get on if you try it!
You can kill weeds with propane torch - farmers burn small weeds in fields too - should work
No configuro el tipo de agua , lean las instrucciones.
I just received mine from Costco and my first impression out of the box was that it is a very cheap plastic piece of equipment, and when I tried it out my first impression was 100% correct. Even after I scrubbed and scrubbed it still left grime, and plenty of it. One of the very cheap wheels wouldn’t turn and just dragged on the floor. My feeling is this machine may be ok if the things you’re cleaning are already 90% clean, this may make the remaining easy to clean, but so will a damp rag with bit of cleanser. In fact, you actually will save a lot of time cleaning manually, when you consider having to take this out, filling it with water, waiting for it to steam, scrubbing, then taking it apart, draining the water and putting it away. It’s just easier to take out a rag. I got it on sale $30 off for $169, but isn’t worth more than $50. A huge disappointment.
The use of this SC3 cleans to a standard of 99.9% and this is why people purchase it.
@@davidgreen3350 it is the single most useless appliance I have ever purchased or even just used in my life. It wets the floor, makes a bit of steam and nothing else. I HATE mine with a passion.
If you have that much filth to clean you have bought the wrong thing
@@misssummersalt yes it doesn't do a very good job on the floor .
Great, helpful video!
How much time it can run continuously? Will there be any overheating issues if this machine is used continuously for more than hour
Thanks need ur advice
For technical advice, I suggest you refer to the manufacturer
What do you clean for over an hour at a time.. please enlighten me.
looks like it drip water too much.. im thinking of getting the s1 or this s3.. but i think eitherway it will drip that much water.
Hi.
I live in a wooden house. Is it safe to use steam to wash wooden walls?
Thank you
Perhaps @KarcherUK could advise you on that.
ua-cam.com/users/KarcherUK
Yes but follow up with a cloth. Honestly I think most of the commenters expect it to be an answer to cleaning your dirty homes. Mine is wonderful and when it's used for different cleaning methods you will find it does the job well.
ive just got one and i notice they have changed the floor cleaning head to force you into buying their overpriced cloths as it no longer has the clips on top to clip on any old cloth and only has the velcro on the bottom
Which model is that?
@@PPMsTV im sure it’s the SC3 easy fix model
You can buy microfibre cloths anywhere that's all they use.
Hi wondering if there is any smell from the steam (during washing) ? Do I need a mask?
No, it's odourless and it's not using any chemicals so you're fine. Just watch for hot steam obviously.
@@krisdebyou're probably still watching for the steam, I won't be surprised if that's all you've seen because it sure doesn't do any cleaning!
No smell if you use distilled water.
I love you karcher sc3
😂❤️
Love this video
Hi, enough 3.5 bar? :)
Not sure as I haven't compared it with other models
Lovely video
Thank you. Glad you like it
How's your hand? Did it hurt when you stabbed yourself opening the box?
I don't recall that I'm afraid!
Just get an e-version of the manual.
Is the noise not disturbing?
It certainly makes a noise but I would expect it to
@@PPMsTV Thank you for replying!
@@habibisayev7157 Eventually 😂
Yes it's loud but what steam cleaner is whisper quiet.
Good review on showing it pretty much does fuck all ... Thanks
😂😂😂😂
Hi.... The temperature of the steam???
+paperopluto Pretty hot! Seriously though, you need to refer to Kärcher or ao.com with any technical questions as I'm an independent reviewer.
This model in 2020 heats up to 206.6 F (97 C), while the reservoir pressure is 44 PSI (@ 1450 watt).
Hoe open je de reservoirstop
I suggest you google this
Thank you for the review, to be honest after watching this I won't be buying one, what a mess! My hob gets a lot dirtier than this which I clean with a good spray cleaner and a bit of elbow grease. A mop will do a better job on that floor and Flash spray with bleach is great for bathroom grouting.
I don’t have that grotty hob any more and use the kärcher mainly for my hard floors these days, which it’s great for.
No I don't use it for grease removal found it was a complete fail . Great for many other jobs though.
@@helenfitch3440
Hi. Any advise about what its best for ?
hi jane
I like this!
👍
Can we add some disinfectant also in water?
Perhaps @KarcherUK could advise you on that.
ua-cam.com/users/KarcherUK
It's not recommended since the canister uses a special water filter to remove minerals and such. The pure steam (from hot water) kills/disables 99.9% of all germs and viruses, including Covid-19. So adding a disinfectant would be a waste of money/effort and unnecessarily exposes you to chemicals. I'm immune-compromised, so steam cleaners are considered the *best* disinfectant for most surfaces in the home. I use steam on our upholstery furniture and mattresses since it kills bacteria which also causes odors, as well as killing dust mites. Steam also kills bedbugs and their eggs, so after certain travel and hotel stays, we steam many things that can't be washed & dried in a machine. Otherwise, I use disinfecting spray or wipes for the things that I can't steam or wash thoroughly, like incoming mail/packages or the outside of grocery and product containers. I hope I was able to help. 😀
I wouldn't use any?spray with disinfectant after you have steamed clean.
Karcher steam products are designed to steal money. They are good as long as the water filling cap is fine. It is crazy poor design, suddenly it gets stuck. Maybe authorized service center can do costly repair. If you dont find one, the entire machine is garbage. I have one.
Si hablara español me sacaría de muchas dudas
No I don't speak spanish
This looks great, I've just bought a new steamer but definitely would've looked at this one if I'd seen this before we purchased #vlogit
+I'm Every Mum I don't have experience of any others to compare it to but I rate Kärcher as a brand, based on other products we have.Thanks for visiting
Your missing a screw on your cooking plate.
killerbeenl You're missing an apostrophe and an e in the word you're*.
@@cloverclover7638 Isn't you're short for you are? If so, then the sentence wouldn't make sense '...you are cooking plate'
Looks like a really bad product, I didn't see any difference between the before and after.. in conclusion it's a waste of money
Sounds like the video helped you make your decision
The only thing I wanted to know is setting the water hardness and you didn't cover it. The rest I can/did workout for myself.
For technical queries, I suggest you contact the manufacturer or reseller.
To my friend this home looked clean enough before cleaning and he is wondering does anyone tested this steam thing in a real shithole?
asking for a friend.. :D
😂
Sorry I wouldn’t know. I’m such an amazing housekeeper 😂🤣😂
good girl
Great review. Do you have a sister? Just asking for a friend. 😉😂
I may have a sister but I think she may be washing her hair 😂
Lol :-)
Just a hard toothbrush will help!
Good idea!
Sc5 is more powerful
The steam from a hot tap is more powerful than this load of rubbish.
The whole thing looks really poor quality, thin plastic and wouldn't last 5 minutes! Good job I looked at some reviews before clicking the buy button!
It’s amazing to be honest
What a mess,, please don’t tell me you think it’s easy, you made so much mess to clean one hob burner,the whole surrounding space so fealthy
Fortunately we no longer have that old hob which we inherited!
I use it mainly for cleaning my floors these days which it's great for.
Very Poor review , other youtubers would have done much better job.
😂
Very halfharted ..want to see more ..what about tiles in shower mould on ceiling and wall..just a toy ?
Mervyn Dagan Listen here BUSTER! Jane is obviously a very hard working individual and you shouldn’t be a big meanie! Good chat bucko and keep the negative nancies to yourself!!!!!!!!! Jane ftw!!!!!!!!