This is one of the best videos that I have watched! You get to the point and don't pussyfoot around! Got one today from our local Harbor Freight. I have a Bissel Power Shot and I like it, but it seems "dainty", I guess would be my best assessment. I am excited to use this around the house, so it will be in increments; not too worried about having to hold the button down. Ready to use in the shower! One thing I will mention is (as a woman) I read ALL the instructions! LOL Make sure if you use it on windows or sliding doors, make sure you're NOT doing it in the winter! Glass might break! Ready to tackle grout and will use on grill too. Thank you! Subscribed!
grabbed it for $20 for the 2024 parking lot sale. useful for the kitchen granite, stove, and even areas of the floor that get oil splash. hopeful it helps in the bathroom as well
I have used house hold ammonia to scrub oil & grease splatter on the tile backsplash behind the range cooktop! Never thought of using steam! Something funny but sad; My wife and I bought a deep fryer made by “Magic Chef” or another common American brand (made in china) but cleaning the white painted temp numbers come right off and dissolved after a few weeks of use. I called the company and the guy actually told me the paint used will not hold up to hot cooking oil. “It’s a deep fryer with hot cooking oil”, he couldn’t care less. We don’t have it now!
I've been using one since around the same time this video came out (just now finding the video) and it has become an integral part of my detail process. As an Uber driver who is also a detailer, it has helped me clean up plenty of messes left behind by drunk Bama students. Several instances of chewing gum stuck on my floormats, then stepped in the rest of the night...the next day, this little steamer got it right out in seconds...I cant imagine cleaning a car without it anymore.
Great tool, used it to take the tint off my car windows. It did exactly as it was suppose to. Only problem I had was it ran out of steam real quick. By the time I finished one window it was out of water!!! But it works.
Hi, I appreciate your review of the steamer. For my gas grill, I typically just use a clean new pump spray bottle with plain tap water, on mist setting while the grill is warm and a typical grill brush. Almost everything comes clean and drips down to the bottom. I've had good luck using this method on a grill with porcelain coated grates and cast iron ones on my current grill.
I picked one up the other day, and have used it twice around the house just to test it out. I’m 100% satisfied with it at its price point. I have HF’s 1500W steam cleaner as well, but for quick small jobs I’d rather set this up over the bigger unit. Of coarse today I could have gotten 15% off, but it’s whatever. I’ll need something else tomorrow I’m sure :). Thanks for the review, Josh!
A person could take a larger zip tie to slide up Handel to use. It would just hot glue the head of the zip tie to keep it from changing. Hold trigger down, slide wire tie into place and keep going. Maybe enough negative feedback will cause them to add a lock / latch.
such a cool little unit. I can see that coming in handy for light to medium jobs or more so specific areas, where you just need some cup holders or areas on door panels touched up with some steam and you don't need to bring out the big steamer for a real quick task. I have an aqua pro steamer and for some jobs I don't need to get the whole thing going just for some stubborn areas, so this is a total win, especially at $35.
This is an awesome little steamer for in the house and in the car especially around the cup holders to break up spilled coffee drips that have hardened over time and in the back seat from the kids stuck on candy stains
I bought the central after watching you n reading comments.Black Friday $89 ;) I gave my mom the hotshot..it is not working so watching this to decide again...lol Thanks!
You know HF has some great products and this looks like one. As of today 1/12/24 they have three coupons out with no exclusions, this price range gets 15% off = $29.75 + Tax. I will get one.
Most thorough review I've come across, thank you for showing uses of the different attachments. My husband just got me one from the parking lot sale and I'm excited to use it!
Good video man. I'm a random that came across your video to research this exact steamer. Video is well produced & I learned something new. I'm a big time steam guy, & I didn't know you can do that with the vents. This method works great for polish or chrome rims, & if it's really bad you can use it to clean the seal gaskets around the windows. You can also use that floor attachment double up on the bonnets & use it to clean the head liner (be careful not to get it to wet & only if necessary). Anyway great video.👍🏽
These are a tweaked Bissel Steamshot, same accessories and everything. I tried out the Bissel one on my BMW E38's engine bay and was not impressed. Between the tiny reservoir (~8 ounces) and recharge time (~6 minutes in real world use), it's just too wimpy to do real work. That and having stop every 5 minutes completely KILLS your productivity. Plus, the temperature and pressure drops like a rock if you hold the trigger for more than a minute. I returned it the next day, went on ebay and got a chinese "2500w" steam cleaner for $40 with a 1 liter reservoir. It made quick work of pine tree sap and the thickest, chunkiest, nastiest engine goo you can think of. Imagine goo so thick that bolt heads vanish in it. Most of the time, It blasted through the goo. And for the areas it didn't, pre-treating with Dawn Powerwash and agitating with a household cleaning brush from walmart made it a breeze to de-gunk. 4x the reservoir and double the power means a LOT less downtime. Once refilled, it takes about 30-45 seconds to get back up and running. The extension on it is MUCH thinner too (around 10mm give or take), making deep, tight spots a lot easier to clean. This was while chasing/diagnosing a coolant leak and a TON of pictures were taken. The only downside is that the pump quit after 2 months of being worked HARD. I pushed it pretty hard for several hours a day to de-goo the engine bay. Probably just a weak pump from the factory that got out the door and failed under warranty (1 year). But for a car that was covered in pine tree sap and had 20 years of filth under the hood, I'm happy with the results.
After playing with the Grant & realizing the huge benefit & possibilities with the a steamer, I pulled the trigger on the Wagner... Now if my head could stop spinning over the unlimited possibilities with a all around wet/dry shop vac.... Too many options!!!!😬
I bought one this morning before I watched your video. I would agree with you, it was a great buy and mage cleaning fun. Had I seen your review first I would have bought 2 of them.
B&Q? Do you have a link? I absolutely want one of these, but the small size makes me hesitant...I don't want to refill and have to wait constantly... Also if I owned one I would only run distilled water through it...
Great review as always, Josh! I saw another detailer's video about this same steamer and he raved about it. Now, after hearing your endorsement of it, I'm going to get one tomorrow!! Cool video and thanks for posting!
I have a Bissell Power Shot and, in my comments, I mention it is "dainty". I am excited to try this on my crystal chandeliers and a few other hanging lights. Heck, I love using steam on my fridge door handle and on faucets - even the spout where the water comes out. This will be great for my crafts where I need to steam some of my material. MANY USES.
I don’t know if they’re still in business, but if they are a very good steamer extractor all in one sort of unit usually they’re not always great one they’re three and one, but this one is called the Desiderio auto but it does run 12 to 1800 bucks. i’ve tried many different types since the 1980s. I prefer the simple one by Dupray Neat steamer 149 bucks 50 ounces tap water is ok every four or five uses. I just put a little vinegar in the tank swish it around let it soak in there sometimes overnight and then thoroughly fill it up and rinse it out.
I bought this exact steam cleaner at Walmart a couple years ago. Same accessory set, funnels, instructions, etc. The only difference is that the one I bought isn't branded. Solid red body, but I think the box was branded "auto drive" or whatever Walmart's store brand car accessories are called.
Great review Brother I will try this product out not bad for the price and great for starters I just subscribed to your channel so I can learn more about auto detailing so I can start doing my own vehicles and my families vehicles.
@@imjoshv I tried out a chinese "2500 watt" ones with a 1 liter reservoir, using my BMW as the guinea pig after a Bissel Steamshot (about the same as this one from HF) just wasn't up to the job. Took a ton of pictures if you'd like to see the results.
I purchased the steamer based on your review of it and am glad I did. So far after using it the only thing I don't like about it is showing the water level mark that is the same color as the measuring cup. Now, I think that is major nit-picking. The only thing I would like to know is whether you can use an extension cord with it?
That is a question I want answered. I bought a ten foot indoor/outdoor extension cord (good one). Why shouldn't it work? If you are not running it for five hours straight, I cannot see how damage can be done? I would use it in my house, so, all is good regarding grounding. I think if I were to keeping it running for a long time, I can see why it would be an issue. Also, I am not buying distilled water. If anything, I will make sure I put vinegar and water in it every six months and clean it out. It is cheap, so I am not worried about it not working after a year or so.
Cool video mate. I may just have to get one of these. Wonder how well it would work to clean wheels. Based off what it did to your grill, it seems like the way to go.
The manual on the product page you linked shows a lock button on the left side of the handle, just below the trigger. Wasn't that the black spot in most of the video when you were commenting about how firm the trigger was?
Curious how well the glass cleaner attachment (and maybe the MF bonnet) would do on the interior of a windshield of a fairly new vehicle with all of the off gassing of plastics coating it?
That’s a great point, I would think it should do a good job of breaking down the stuff that causes the issues. Or even to remove small pieces of lint from a microfiber transfer
this size of unit is fabulous for small jobs. if you're doing a full car interior, you should probably get a bigger unit, but even for starting out in detailing or occasional jobs, they work great.
I’ve been using this exact steamer for detailing and it works good for a beginner. I need to upgrade though because it doesn’t last long and can make you sore from how hard it is to press
It looks identical to Intertek VSC38B, probably one of many rebadged brands. I got it for like $10 at local Pepboys when they had a closeout clearance sale. It's a touch little steamer
Yeah I got the same unit from wally world a couple years back. Steamer itself is unbranded, just a solid red body, but the box was branded with Walmart's "auto drive" in house car accessories brand iirc.
I picked up a steamer on ebay for $100. Two main reasons I spent the extra. Firstly, even being compact. It has a 7 ish foot hose. & 2nd, it's got a feed hose that goes into a bucket. No more refilling 500ml-1lt of fluid every 2mins. I drop the hose in a 5gal bucket & can do the whole car, top to bottom, twice. leaves anything from my past for dead.
works like a charm on fabrics...used mine on a work truck seat that had been through 2 techs that apparently must have lived in the truck the past 3 years...light grey textured Tacoma drivers seat was so gunked up that it had changed color and wasn't textured...a few passes of fabric tool broke the stuff up, and a MF wiped it all right out...followed up with a little turtle wax with Oxi fabric aerosol stuff and the seats looked brand new
Good review Josh. Is this the proper tool I would need to remove (I think it's milk) stain from the cloth upholstery in the rear seat of my Tacoma? Would I need any specific chemicals like Blue Coral and a shop vac?
Question for ya, off topic of this video but have you ever tried your mj foam sprayer that you like so much with just a garden hose hook up? Wondering if it would still work? Or does it have to have a pressure washer hooked to it to work.
Hey Josh! Great video and very helpful to know. I would be very interested in seeing a side by side comparison with the major brands of handheld units. Then another comparison video looking at the next size up units.
Anyone have any recommendations? I need a decent, small steamer for a reasonable price, to regularly (weekly) steam mattresses, upholstered furniture, curtains, etc. Hoping to kill/decrease things that contribute to asthma attacks. This unit looks promising, but thought I'd ask others what they suggest. Thank you!
How does it compare to the McCulloch as far as ease of use and run time I would think these small units need to heat quick and longer run is important over accessories
Love to see more steamers been wanting to buy one just not sure with one also did you know that Hart makes a cordless shampooer also like the Ryobi one you reviewed
I’d like to see a demonstration of a more high end model. Something that would be good in a detail shop that sees dirty engine bays about every other day.
I'm confused... Do you use vinegar and water mix to make the steam? Or use vinegar when done steaming, to clean any build up out of unit? Please clarify. Thank you!
@@enlightenedhummingbird4764 vinegar to keep it clean, but if using only distilled water to make the steam, there shouldnt be any kind of mneral build-up...but, adding a little white vinegar into your water while cleaning will also help clean up some things....like cat urine...it takes the smell away, and the vinegar left behind keeps the cat from using that spot again...white vinegar is widely used in fog machines to keep the vegetable glycerin from gumming up the plumbing without damaging the machine, a steamer is basically just a fog machine if you break down the operation, however I wouldnt put anything except white vinegar or distilled water through it.
How long does it take for the steam to warm up from when you turn it on?? My steamer is pretty high end but takes about 15 minutes to warm up and steam!
JOSH, I live in a strict HOA community & water consumption is closely watched. I am thinking of using a suction hose and bucket to feed my Elec. pressure washer. Any thoughts, suggestions, or tips for me. I’ve learned so much from this channel. Thanks
This is one of the best videos that I have watched! You get to the point and don't pussyfoot around! Got one today from our local Harbor Freight. I have a Bissel Power Shot and I like it, but it seems "dainty", I guess would be my best assessment.
I am excited to use this around the house, so it will be in increments; not too worried about having to hold the button down. Ready to use in the shower! One thing I will mention is (as a woman) I read ALL the instructions! LOL
Make sure if you use it on windows or sliding doors, make sure you're NOT doing it in the winter! Glass might break! Ready to tackle grout and will use on grill too. Thank you! Subscribed!
grabbed it for $20 for the 2024 parking lot sale. useful for the kitchen granite, stove, and even areas of the floor that get oil splash. hopeful it helps in the bathroom as well
I have used house hold ammonia to scrub oil & grease splatter on the tile backsplash behind the range cooktop! Never thought of using steam!
Something funny but sad; My wife and I bought a deep fryer made by “Magic Chef” or another common American brand (made in china) but cleaning the white painted temp numbers come right off and dissolved after a few weeks of use. I called the company and the guy actually told me the paint used will not hold up to hot cooking oil. “It’s a deep fryer with hot cooking oil”, he couldn’t care less. We don’t have it now!
I appreciate the 8mins hold, doesn't get more empirical than that.. Great job explaining the little features and possible applications. Thank you!
I've been using one since around the same time this video came out (just now finding the video) and it has become an integral part of my detail process. As an Uber driver who is also a detailer, it has helped me clean up plenty of messes left behind by drunk Bama students. Several instances of chewing gum stuck on my floormats, then stepped in the rest of the night...the next day, this little steamer got it right out in seconds...I cant imagine cleaning a car without it anymore.
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How do you use it on your car all the time if you have to plug it in right
@@angeloreyes3727 they plug it in
@@angeloreyes3727I’m guessing that he lives in a place that has electricity. Indoor plumbing, too.
Great tool, used it to take the tint off my car windows. It did exactly as it was suppose to. Only problem I had was it ran out of steam real quick. By the time I finished one window it was out of water!!! But it works.
I was hoping someone used it for this. I have old tint I need to remove and was thinking of buying this steamer for this exact purpose. Thanks!
I got one today for $20 on sale. I plan to use it for small tasks around the house and my car occasionally. You cannot beat that deal.
Hi, I appreciate your review of the steamer. For my gas grill, I typically just use a clean new pump spray bottle with plain tap water, on mist setting while the grill is warm and a typical grill brush. Almost everything comes clean and drips down to the bottom. I've had good luck using this method on a grill with porcelain coated grates and cast iron ones on my current grill.
I picked one up the other day, and have used it twice around the house just to test it out. I’m 100% satisfied with it at its price point. I have HF’s 1500W steam cleaner as well, but for quick small jobs I’d rather set this up over the bigger unit. Of coarse today I could have gotten 15% off, but it’s whatever. I’ll need something else tomorrow I’m sure :). Thanks for the review, Josh!
If it's 30 days or less (could be 90) they will price match & give you the difference.
Would love to see a temp test with the short nozzle vs the hose to see how much heat is lost between the two.
A person could take a larger zip tie to slide up Handel to use. It would just hot glue the head of the zip tie to keep it from changing. Hold trigger down, slide wire tie into place and keep going. Maybe enough negative feedback will cause them to add a lock / latch.
such a cool little unit. I can see that coming in handy for light to medium jobs or more so specific areas, where you just need some cup holders or areas on door panels touched up with some steam and you don't need to bring out the big steamer for a real quick task. I have an aqua pro steamer and for some jobs I don't need to get the whole thing going just for some stubborn areas, so this is a total win, especially at $35.
i really appreciate how you use all the attachments and the cheaper products to get the job done.
This is an awesome little steamer for in the house and in the car especially around the cup holders to break up spilled coffee drips that have hardened over time and in the back seat from the kids stuck on candy stains
I bought the central after watching you n reading comments.Black Friday $89 ;) I gave my mom the hotshot..it is not working so watching this to decide again...lol Thanks!
You know HF has some great products and this looks like one. As of today 1/12/24 they have three coupons out with no exclusions, this price range gets 15% off = $29.75 + Tax. I will get one.
It cleans the grout in my kitchen pretty nicely
Pretty dang good idea steaming inside the AC vents!
Most thorough review I've come across, thank you for showing uses of the different attachments. My husband just got me one from the parking lot sale and I'm excited to use it!
Good video man. I'm a random that came across your video to research this exact steamer. Video is well produced & I learned something new. I'm a big time steam guy, & I didn't know you can do that with the vents. This method works great for polish or chrome rims, & if it's really bad you can use it to clean the seal gaskets around the windows. You can also use that floor attachment double up on the bonnets & use it to clean the head liner (be careful not to get it to wet & only if necessary). Anyway great video.👍🏽
Up to the vents comment, I am 100% with you! Ran across this randomly and never knew about the vents.
14:12 How about if you turn the Heat on HIGH, and then put the steam on? Can you add a little Alcohol to the water while in the vents? Just curious.
Steam cleaners you should only use distilled water cause you’ll ruin the machine.
As a DIYer my first thought was my engine bay, nice unit, thanks Josh 👍😁
I have a 65 Mustang and I thought of using this to clean valve covers and other areas without a lot of water
degreaser and a brush work too
These are a tweaked Bissel Steamshot, same accessories and everything. I tried out the Bissel one on my BMW E38's engine bay and was not impressed. Between the tiny reservoir (~8 ounces) and recharge time (~6 minutes in real world use), it's just too wimpy to do real work. That and having stop every 5 minutes completely KILLS your productivity. Plus, the temperature and pressure drops like a rock if you hold the trigger for more than a minute.
I returned it the next day, went on ebay and got a chinese "2500w" steam cleaner for $40 with a 1 liter reservoir. It made quick work of pine tree sap and the thickest, chunkiest, nastiest engine goo you can think of. Imagine goo so thick that bolt heads vanish in it. Most of the time, It blasted through the goo. And for the areas it didn't, pre-treating with Dawn Powerwash and agitating with a household cleaning brush from walmart made it a breeze to de-gunk.
4x the reservoir and double the power means a LOT less downtime. Once refilled, it takes about 30-45 seconds to get back up and running. The extension on it is MUCH thinner too (around 10mm give or take), making deep, tight spots a lot easier to clean. This was while chasing/diagnosing a coolant leak and a TON of pictures were taken. The only downside is that the pump quit after 2 months of being worked HARD. I pushed it pretty hard for several hours a day to de-goo the engine bay. Probably just a weak pump from the factory that got out the door and failed under warranty (1 year). But for a car that was covered in pine tree sap and had 20 years of filth under the hood, I'm happy with the results.
link?@@tsherwoodrzero
@@tsherwoodrzeroany chance you could post the brand, model, or seller you used on eBay?
Nice little steamer from Harbor Freight! Great video as always with an honest non scripted review!
Just picked one up yesterday. Excited to find things to use it on. Once I start I’m not going to be able to stop haha.
After playing with the Grant & realizing the huge benefit & possibilities with the a steamer, I pulled the trigger on the Wagner...
Now if my head could stop spinning over the unlimited possibilities with a all around wet/dry shop vac....
Too many options!!!!😬
Missed opportunity by HF to brand this Cleveland since they already have Pittsburgh branded stuff
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Just got one yesterday used it on floor mat worked bad ass!
I saw it t HF and the first thing i wondered was if you were gonna do a review on this and like all your videos it didn’t disappoint thank you
I bought one this morning before I watched your video. I would agree with you, it was a great buy and mage cleaning fun. Had I seen your review first I would have bought 2 of them.
got one like that from B&Q great ive a bigger one but this is handy for the car and a quick set up in the bathroom or kitchen
B&Q? Do you have a link? I absolutely want one of these, but the small size makes me hesitant...I don't want to refill and have to wait constantly... Also if I owned one I would only run distilled water through it...
If you need to actually use the heat right at the tip and anything further away is too cold to sanitize, what good does it do to spray into vents!
Yes please do a couple more like bissell and others
Great review as always, Josh! I saw another detailer's video about this same steamer and he raved about it. Now, after hearing your endorsement of it, I'm going to get one tomorrow!! Cool video and thanks for posting!
Thanks! Yeah keep it’s limitations in mind like the run time capacity, but other than that it’s great
Going to get one to steam clean crystal chandeliers!!
Nice
I have a Bissell Power Shot and, in my comments, I mention it is "dainty". I am excited to try this on my crystal chandeliers and a few other hanging lights. Heck, I love using steam on my fridge door handle and on faucets - even the spout where the water comes out. This will be great for my crafts where I need to steam some of my material. MANY USES.
Looks like a genuine review. Bought it before research. Great review.
Thanks!
Greta vid man, hopefully we'll get a vid of you using it on a car further down the road.
Thanks buddy for the review. I've been thinking about getting one.
Good product review. Answered my questions. Thank you dude
Thanks Josh have a great weekend!!
I used mines today to work on a commercial vehicle I liked it worked good for me
I don’t know if they’re still in business, but if they are a very good steamer extractor all in one sort of unit usually they’re not always great one they’re three and one, but this one is called the Desiderio auto but it does run 12 to 1800 bucks. i’ve tried many different types since the 1980s. I prefer the simple one by Dupray Neat steamer 149 bucks 50 ounces tap water is ok every four or five uses. I just put a little vinegar in the tank swish it around let it soak in there sometimes overnight and then thoroughly fill it up and rinse it out.
I often wonder if these small steamers are worth the money spent for cleaning. Great examples on cleaning tips.
I bought a lil Bissell one.. didn't come with all the accessories. But i made my own tubing using suction tubing from my job. It works really well.
Awesome!
@@imjoshv You've definitely helped me choose my products for my business
I bought this exact steam cleaner at Walmart a couple years ago. Same accessory set, funnels, instructions, etc. The only difference is that the one I bought isn't branded. Solid red body, but I think the box was branded "auto drive" or whatever Walmart's store brand car accessories are called.
Great review Brother I will try this product out not bad for the price and great for starters I just subscribed to your channel so I can learn more about auto detailing so I can start doing my own vehicles and my families vehicles.
Would love to see more portable steam cleaner videos like this and a head-to-head show-down.
Thank you! I’ll get some others ordered
@@imjoshv I tried out a chinese "2500 watt" ones with a 1 liter reservoir, using my BMW as the guinea pig after a Bissel Steamshot (about the same as this one from HF) just wasn't up to the job. Took a ton of pictures if you'd like to see the results.
Great review on a product I've been looking at. Thanks
Loving your reviews, great details and thorough while staying on point, subscribed
Thanks for review I bought it today and worth every penny cleaning wise I got for 30 bucks coupon.
Nice review Josh ty. Good to know what it can do. Most of us don’t want a big steamer sitting around but comes in handy once in awhile.
awesome review! I like the bigger ones on Amazon and I think for the money it will be a great item for my home.
I purchased the steamer based on your review of it and am glad I did. So far after using it the only thing I don't like about it is showing the water level mark that is the same color as the measuring cup. Now, I think that is major nit-picking. The only thing I would like to know is whether you can use an extension cord with it?
That is a question I want answered. I bought a ten foot indoor/outdoor extension cord (good one). Why shouldn't it work? If you are not running it for five hours straight, I cannot see how damage can be done? I would use it in my house, so, all is good regarding grounding. I think if I were to keeping it running for a long time, I can see why it would be an issue. Also, I am not buying distilled water. If anything, I will make sure I put vinegar and water in it every six months and clean it out. It is cheap, so I am not worried about it not working after a year or so.
Cool video mate. I may just have to get one of these. Wonder how well it would work to clean wheels. Based off what it did to your grill, it seems like the way to go.
Awesome video bud this unit seems great for the diy guy and once's every other day use 👍
The manual on the product page you linked shows a lock button on the left side of the handle, just below the trigger. Wasn't that the black spot in most of the video when you were commenting about how firm the trigger was?
Oh man haha I’ll check it out! Thanks
@@imjoshv I'm not sure if the manual matches reality, but I had to ask!
Curious how well the glass cleaner attachment (and maybe the MF bonnet) would do on the interior of a windshield of a fairly new vehicle with all of the off gassing of plastics coating it?
That’s a great point, I would think it should do a good job of breaking down the stuff that causes the issues. Or even to remove small pieces of lint from a microfiber transfer
works wonders on the interior of a windshield that collects a ton of vape, so should work well for the off-gassing plastics
good tip steam cleaning vents, vides are always good, what cameras do you use?
Do steamers work well on headliners?
this size of unit is fabulous for small jobs. if you're doing a full car interior, you should probably get a bigger unit, but even for starting out in detailing or occasional jobs, they work great.
I’ve been using this exact steamer for detailing and it works good for a beginner. I need to upgrade though because it doesn’t last long and can make you sore from how hard it is to press
Yea that’s a fair point!
now that dont look too bad. Might pick one up for some of them mystery stains around the house.
It looks identical to Intertek VSC38B, probably one of many rebadged brands. I got it for like $10 at local Pepboys when they had a closeout clearance sale. It's a touch little steamer
Yeah I got the same unit from wally world a couple years back. Steamer itself is unbranded, just a solid red body, but the box was branded with Walmart's "auto drive" in house car accessories brand iirc.
If the trigger locks to stop accidental starting. Wouldn't it also lock the trigger on?
Very educational for the price it seems to do the job thanks Josh
Thanks so much for this information 🎉
I picked up a steamer on ebay for $100. Two main reasons I spent the extra. Firstly, even being compact. It has a 7 ish foot hose. & 2nd, it's got a feed hose that goes into a bucket. No more refilling 500ml-1lt of fluid every 2mins. I drop the hose in a 5gal bucket & can do the whole car, top to bottom, twice. leaves anything from my past for dead.
What model did you get?
Link ?
I would like to deep clean my car seats. Maybe come back and see how it will work on fabrics.
works like a charm on fabrics...used mine on a work truck seat that had been through 2 techs that apparently must have lived in the truck the past 3 years...light grey textured Tacoma drivers seat was so gunked up that it had changed color and wasn't textured...a few passes of fabric tool broke the stuff up, and a MF wiped it all right out...followed up with a little turtle wax with Oxi fabric aerosol stuff and the seats looked brand new
Ryobi needs to make a steam cleaner
How do you think it would do steaming wrinkles out of clothing being the dry steam?
harbor freight never fails.
Bissel has the handheld steamer called Steam Shot selling for $42. Would that be better?
Very thorough review. Thanks a lot!
What's the best budget steamer that also vacuums up the water
Appreciate this video! I was looking to get a decent, affordable steamer for my car(s).
You think it would be a better idea to use distilled water..?
Good review Josh.
Is this the proper tool I would need to remove (I think it's milk) stain from the cloth upholstery in the rear seat of my Tacoma?
Would I need any specific chemicals like Blue Coral and a shop vac?
Wondering how it is comparing the Walmart what about the same price
Question for ya, off topic of this video but have you ever tried your mj foam sprayer that you like so much with just a garden hose hook up? Wondering if it would still work? Or does it have to have a pressure washer hooked to it to work.
If I use distilled or ionized water would it be safe to leave water inside for storage? Just curious if it damages any of the internals.
It has the same cap as my countertop espresso maker. I bet I could add a long wand and just use that!
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Hey Josh! Great video and very helpful to know. I would be very interested in seeing a side by side comparison with the major brands of handheld units. Then another comparison video looking at the next size up units.
Thanks for the review 👍
Two questions how do you like the epic ceramic coating from Malco and what do you think of their products?
Anyone have any recommendations? I need a decent, small steamer for a reasonable price, to regularly (weekly) steam mattresses, upholstered furniture, curtains, etc. Hoping to kill/decrease things that contribute to asthma attacks. This unit looks promising, but thought I'd ask others what they suggest. Thank you!
Awesome I'm going to pick it up and try it on a car that I'm doing tomorrow.
Good luck! How did it work? I know it doesn’t have the longest run time compared to larger units but for the price it’s great
They was sold out at my harbor freight . @@imjoshv
How does it compare to the McCulloch as far as ease of use and run time I would think these small units need to heat quick and longer run is important over accessories
I’ll get that small mcculloch ordered and test them side by side
Do you know anything about leather repair for vehicles? My drivers side seat is starting to crack.
Where did you get the bottle holders on the wall ? I really need to get some of these. I have limited space
Love to see more steamers been wanting to buy one just not sure with one also did you know that Hart makes a cordless shampooer also like the Ryobi one you reviewed
I just got one and I love it
I’d like to see a demonstration of a more high end model. Something that would be good in a detail shop that sees dirty engine bays about every other day.
have too put white vinegar in it if you’re using regular water when you’re done using it and it still wram / hot and will last
I'm confused... Do you use vinegar and water mix to make the steam? Or use vinegar when done steaming, to clean any build up out of unit? Please clarify. Thank you!
@@enlightenedhummingbird4764 vinegar to keep it clean, but if using only distilled water to make the steam, there shouldnt be any kind of mneral build-up...but, adding a little white vinegar into your water while cleaning will also help clean up some things....like cat urine...it takes the smell away, and the vinegar left behind keeps the cat from using that spot again...white vinegar is widely used in fog machines to keep the vegetable glycerin from gumming up the plumbing without damaging the machine, a steamer is basically just a fog machine if you break down the operation, however I wouldnt put anything except white vinegar or distilled water through it.
Great review! Has anyone tried this steamer on neglected gnarly mini blinds?
Great video, what brand is the pressure cleaner on the shelf behind you ? the gray one.
How long does it take for the steam to warm up from when you turn it on?? My steamer is pretty high end but takes about 15 minutes to warm up and steam!
Will you test the handheld Dirt Devil steamer? I think it’s $39.99.
Plus they have a sale going on this weekend
Might try this with the 30% off sale this weekend.
The exact same one from Walmart. I already have it it is just not ergonomic at all when trying to use it
And there's a 15% OFF that priced item today thru the weekend
Will this work plugging it into the 4runner's outlet?
JOSH, I live in a strict HOA community & water consumption is closely watched. I am thinking of using a suction hose and bucket to feed my Elec. pressure washer. Any thoughts, suggestions, or tips for me.
I’ve learned so much from this channel.
Thanks
You should check out Optimum No Rinse. That product was made for people in your situation.
I would buy my own distilled water for it....eff the HOA.