Best steam cleaner?

[DearMrDilkington]

Can anyone recommend me a steam cleaner that won't break after a month?! I'm thinking of getting a good one in the January sales but I don't want to waste any more money on one that won't last.

Preferably one that will steam carpets as well.

I once bought one of those bright green ones (X5 ? ) It broke - the handle. Not after a month but too soon. However, others think they are great. My own experience was that ours basically shot out hot water on the kitchen floor, spread the dirt around but did make it slightly easier for normal mopping afterwards . I am prepared to believe I got a Friday afternoon one.