Product Description

900 watts power steam, Compact but powerful handheld steam cleaner, 6-oz water capacity, 8-10 minutes of cleaning and sanitizing steam time, 3-minute heat-up, 8 accessories included, UL Listed, Good Housekeeping Seal extends warranty up to 2 years.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1066 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Blue
• Brand: SteamFast
• Model: SF-226
• Dimensions: 8.50" h x 5.30" w x 8.70" l, 3.31 pounds

Features

• Handheld steamer with 6-ounce water tank cleans and sanitizes
• Heats up in 3 minutes; provides up to 10 minutes of continuous steam
• Removes grease and grime, eliminates odors, and controls allergens
• "Ready" indicator light; ergonomic handle; 8 useful accessories included
• Measures 8-2/3 by 5-1/3 by 8-1/2 inches; 2-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Equipped with a powerful 900-watt heating system, this environmentally friendly handheld steam cleaner offers a chemical-free way to clean and sanitize throughout the house. It removes difficult stains and stubborn grease and grime using pure and natural, penetrating, pressurized steam, easily taking on the toughest cleaning chores--everything from tile floors and countertops to carpeting, and upholstery, even baked-on grills. Steam cleaning not only removes debris quickly and thoroughly, providing a clean, nontoxic environment for pets and kids, it also eliminates odors, kills and controls allergens, and saves money on cleaning supplies--no more floor polisher, glass sparkler, oven cleaner, mold buster, tile blaster, or protective rubber gloves needed. The unit works with regular tap water, and its 6-ounce water capacity provides up to 10 minutes of continuous steam. Other highlights include a fast heat-up time of only three minutes, a "ready" indicator light, an ergonomically designed handle for comfort, and a 12-1/2-foot grounded power cord. A full assortment of useful accessories comes included: a Steam Jet nozzle, a short nylon utility brush, a long nylon utility brush, a brass utility brush, a large steam nozzle, a cloth cover, a squeegee, and a measuring cup. The UL-listed handheld steam cleaner measures 8-2/3 by 5-1/3 by 8-1/2 inches and carries a two-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Great Tool for Cleaning
I just purchased a previously owned townhome and needed to really clean the entire kitchen. I used an industrial grease remover and was unable to remove all the grime (YUK!!!). I had seen this product advertised and was skeptical; however, I was pleasantly surprised. The SteamFast SF-226 Handheld Steam Cleaner did an exceptional job. Following the use of the steamer, I was able to wipe down all surfaces in the kitchen. It worked great on the grout, stove-top, kitchen tile, floor tile, refrigerator, and woodwork. I highly recommend this little work horse!

Not bad... does what it could.
Not much to say... it's a low end, handheld steam cleaner -- meaning it can't compete in any way with professional models at twice the price. For the most past, it gets the job done. Set up took all of 5 minutes -- fill with water, attach a nozzle, wait for the light to signal it's ready, and steam away!

Most people will probably use the main nozzle (as pictured) and attack the usual areas -- bathroom, kitchen, and every other nook + cranny you can think of. It did a good job on all those areas.

It's light enough to carry around for a while, and the long power cord allowed for good flexibility. It removed most of the burnt-on grease inside the oven (though it took a few cycles).

As to be expected with a basic model, it doesn't take long to lose its' steam power, and it needs refilling rather quickly (so don't pump for steam if you don't need to). Also, depending on the angle being applied, it leaked more water than steam action to some surfaces. Additionally, I wish the main nozzle was longer, as I found myself unable to reach certain areas.

To sum up, it's fine for most basic household uses - but don't expect maximum power from a model like this. I found myself wanting to upgrade.

A Great Product, A Great Price
This is a great product at a great price. This is my second one, because they don't last forever. But four years for one of these isn't a bad life-time, considering the price. There are some things it DOESN'T do - like soap scum on the shower door. But I use it for cleaning the grill, the oven and the stove-top. The steam really does melt the grease like in the infomercial. While it doesn't really work on soap scum, it does a great job on mirrors. Next time I'll spend the extra money and get the one with the extension hose, because without it you can't get to the bottom of the mirror (the squeege attaches right to the tank, which gets in the way). About the time I run out of steam, my arm is tired and the break to let the unit cool so I can refill it works out nicely for me. With common sense (don't force parts together, empty the tank before storing, etc.), the unit should last. The one thing I would change would be to add the ability to purchase nozzles and brushes seperatly. Those are the things that get lost/wear out, etc.