Best budget steam cleaner
- Cleans for up to 45 minutes
- Lightweight
- Locking mechanism for steam button
- Long hose and power cord
- Storage compartment for attachments
- Steam pressure and temperature too low
- Some attachments not durable
- Can't refill when hot
- Needs better storage for hose and cord
Owners posting to Amazon.com say the McCulloch MC1275 steam cleaner works great for cleaning bathrooms, kitchens and a variety of other surfaces, both indoors and out. Nearly 100 owners at Walmart.com say it's a good value, but some report the steam could be more powerful. For instance, some users say removing heavy soap scum and mildew requires a lot of scrubbing, which can wear down the steam cleaner's brushes. This appliance comes with nine tool attachments that neatly store in a compartment. The 48-ounce tank gives users up to 45 minutes of continuous steam time. Owners also praise the locking mechanism which keeps the steam button in the on position -- a plus for big jobs. This steam cleaner is backed by a one-year warranty. If you want a more portable steam cleaner, the Steamfast SF-226 (*Est. $40) costs less and is made by the same manufacturer, Top Innovations.
We didn't find any expert reviews for the McCulloch MC1275 steam cleaner, but we read plenty of owner-written reviews at online retailers. Amazon.com has the most reviews, but Walmart.com and HomeDepot.com also have a good number. We also read a small number of reviews at Target.com and Epinions.com.
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Our Sources
1. Amazon.com
More than 500 owner-written reviews give the McCulloch MC1275 an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars at Amazon.com. Owners say results aren't miraculous, but it's quiet enough and easy to maneuver and use for many cleaning tasks. One drawback: There's no place to wrap and store the steam hose and long power cord.
Review: McCulloch MC-1275 Heavy-Duty Steam Cleaner, Contributors to Amazon.com
2. Walmart.com
The McCulloch MC1275 averages 4.2 stars (out of 5) from more than 200 owners at Walmart.com. Reviewers provide separate ratings on five criteria: value, meets expectations, features, durability and appearance. The majority say it's lightweight, powerful and does an excellent job on grout. Some say it works a lot better than handheld steam cleaners that they have tried in the past. About a dozen owners give it the lowest rating, mainly due to problems with the steam not being hot or powerful enough to meet cleaning expectations.
Review: McCulloch Heavy-Duty Steam Cleaner, MC1275, Contributors to Walmart.com
3. HomeDepot.com
The McCulloch MC1275 Heavy-Duty Steam Cleaner is the top-rated product in this category at HomeDepot.com. Nearly 100 reviewers give it an average rating of 4.4 stars out of 5. They agree it's a good value but also say it doesn't produce miraculous results. It heats quickly and works well on soap scum and mildew in the bathroom. Cleaning floors takes a lot less elbow grease with the McCulloch than with chemical cleaners, but you must get down on your knees or use a mop to wipe up the residual moisture and grime.
Review: Heavy-Duty Steam Cleaner, Contributors to HomeDepot.com
4. Target.com
More than a dozen owner reviews at Target.com praise the McCulloch MC1275 as a hard-working cleaning machine. Most owners agree it's a great machine for the money and really shortens the time it takes to clean a bathroom. One owner says the steam "isn't hot enough to remove the grime" on the oven door, shower and ceramic tile floor.
Review: McCulloch Heavy-Duty Steam Cleaner - MC1275, Contributors to Target.com
5. Epinions.com
At Epinions.com, owners can rate each product on ease of use, ease of cleaning, durability and style. The McCulloch MC1275 receives an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 in a dozen reviews, but some commentaries are several years old. One owner says it "produces a steady stream of steam" and works great for cleaning pet cages, but the brushes get worn down quickly. Another recent reviewer likes the long hose and says this cleaner transformed the grimy shower floor into a "like-new" appearance.
Review: McCulloch MC1275 Canister Steam Cleaner, Contributors to Epinions.com
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