2006-08-09 18:58:27 · 12 answers · asked by dreamlightweaver 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Thank you for all your replies so far, the one iv seen is about 30.00 from argos.
2006-08-09 20:19:01 · update #1
Thank you again all for your advice, I done the bicarb, then I did the bleach, which has helped. Iv not bought the gun mainly cos of the cash aspect. So, Im gonna put this to a vote, cos you all were really helpful!
2006-08-11 05:29:18 · update #2
yes
useless
use a grout whitener cheaper and easier
2006-08-09 19:23:34 · answer #1 · answered by bbh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We bought one from family value (cheap shop) it overheated within a day and packed in. But it was good for the shower cubicle (not the grouting, well only to a certain degree) it was good for cleaning the fish tank, the algae didn't come back so quick, the units in the kitchen came up good. we are waiting for the penguin one to come from ideal world (not so eager after seeing the answers here)
I use bleach and bicarbonate of soda to clean my grouting, it comes up great, but you do need to be careful of the fumes.
2006-08-10 05:07:00 · answer #2 · answered by Jayne 2 (LMHJJ) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought my mum one. Its a Karcher model and it cost about £70-80. Its got several attachments for different jobs, she loves it, she uses it on windows, cupboards, tiles, everything get steamed in her house!
I would recommend spending more than £30 on one if you're going to buy one as it sounds like the cheaper models just spit out hot water rather than steam.
Hope this helps!
2006-08-10 04:46:52 · answer #3 · answered by Selina N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Problem with that idea is you could loosen the glue holding down the tiles (besides the fact that it doesn't work). Soak it in bleach ans water mix first, rinse well, then unfortunately you will have to scrub. Rinse again, and you are all set. I do it every 6-8months.
2006-08-10 02:46:47 · answer #4 · answered by Teetyme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have...I bought one some months ago...and it's brilliant!! Don't know how I coped before I got a steam cleaner. It's also brill to clean the floors.....bathroom suite, alloys on my car......it's not an industrial one....but it's not one of those cheap portable ones either!!!
I'd recommend one....but that's my opinion.
2006-08-10 03:07:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cheaps ones are next to useless. You may as well just use a kettle.
Spend about £400 on a proper one and you will see the benefits.
2006-08-10 07:49:43 · answer #6 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one my mom bought me (as seen on TV) and I don't mind telling you it's worthless. It's not good for anything but getting things wet and somewhat hot, not really clean at all. It's a time-wasting mess.
2006-08-10 02:02:57 · answer #7 · answered by Rvn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Theyare very good, we use one here in Spain, and all our floors and the walls of the bathroom and kitchen are all tiles, keeps them nice and clean.
2006-08-10 04:32:47 · answer #8 · answered by mike-from-spain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi , i have a small hand held steam cleaner and i done my bathroom tiles withe it and thay came up realy good as long as you wipe down as you go along,
2006-08-10 06:28:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought one that looked like a penguin from QVC. It was useless and all it achived was to soak everything in steam. So don't buy one.
2006-08-10 02:10:59 · answer #10 · answered by Kara C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋