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Kärcher SC1 Steam Stick - Review thread - non testers - chance to win one of your own! NOW CLOSED

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KathrynMumsnet · 23/12/2014 10:21

This thread is for the 30 Mumsnetters who are currently testing out the Kärcher SC1 Steam Stick.

Kärcher say "The SC1 Steam Stick is the UK’s first handheld steamer that can also be used to clean floors. The Steam Stick cleans deeper without chemicals killing 99.99% of all bacteria just using tap water, making it an environmentally and family friendly alternative to chemical cleaners. It’s an innovative new way to help you effortlessly clean the most difficult and frequent household hotspots; whether it’s cleaning everyday dirt from floors, limescale from bathroom tiles, spot cleaning stubborn carpet stains or eradicating tough, dried-on oven grease."

Non-Testers: If you’re not an official tester but you’d like another chance to be in with a chance of getting a Steam Stick (RRP: £99.99) for yourself then please share on this thread where in your house could really benefit from a deep steam clean? Is there a task or area you always avoid? Where would you most like to put it to use?

Testers: We'll be asking you to add feedback twice - we'd like your first impressions now and once you've had a bit of time to test out your Steam Stick, we will add some more questions.

So, for your first impressions, Kärcher would love to know:

  • Where have you used the Steam Stick?
  • What cleaning chore have you been most pleased with the results from using the Steam Stick?
  • What were your impressions from the first few uses?

Thanks and good luck!
MNHQ

AngelieMumsnet · 05/01/2015 09:20

Thanks for all your feedback so far! Now that you've been testing your SC1 Steam Stick for a little while, we have a final few questions for you:

  • Would you recommend a Kärcher Steam Stick to a friend or family?
  • What are your thoughts of the Steam Stick after continued use?
  • Has your cleaning routine changed since using the Steam Stick?

AngelieMumsnet · 08/01/2015 09:57

@NoisyOyster

I have just read reviews for dozens of different steamers online and so far these mumsnet ones for the Karcher stick seem the most positive-

However, I can't seem to find this product online to buy??? Is this because this is a test of a new product which is not yet out in shops yet? If so, MNHQ, could you ask Karcher when it will be abvailable to buy please? My crusted pit of despair by the u-bend needs something ASAP

Hi NoisyOyster, we've checked with Kärcher, and they've confirmed that the SC1 Steam Stick will be available in Argos from 19th January, and it will also be available in B&Q soon after.

KathrynMumsnet · 12/01/2015 16:39

Hi Tzibeleh we put forward your question to Karcher
I have a question for Karcher: in my area the water is seriously hard, so in order to prolong the life of things like irons and steamers I buy de-ionised water for use in them. I have a domestic water-softener, the sort that uses salt. Is it OKto use water softened this way in the steamer?"

They have replied with this information;

“ 1. De-ionised water - A mixture from 50% tap water an 50% de-ionised water is ok. It is also ok when the 50% tap water comes from the domestic water-softener. 2. Domestic water-softener this kind of water should not be used 100% as the calcium in the water will be replaced by salt. And with this kind of water the steam cleaner does not work to it’s maximum efficiency anymore (e.g. more water output, SC might spit water, more aggressive water might harm the boiler…)”

Hope this helps!

AngelieMumsnet · 29/01/2015 10:18

Thanks for all your feedback, testers! :)

The non-tester prize draw winner is flamingtoaster - congratulations! I'll PM you for your details shortly.

AngelieMumsnet · 16/04/2015 09:22

Hi BeansInBoots - so sorry about this, we must have missed your email. Video testers should receive their vouchers within the next couple of weeks.

Watch this thread for updates

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