Steam cleaner

I bought one a year ago that was supposed to be lightweight. It was so awkward and fiddly to use and heavy so I sent it back. So I would welcome some info too.

Mine has been hanging on a hook on the shed for about two years.
I think that says it all.

Mine went to the charity shop

I use the hand held bit for cleaning the shower cubicle screen wheels and crevices so if I've got it out I clean around the taps in kitchen and bathroom but other than that it's hardly ever used.

I rarely use it for steam cleaning the laminate flooring because our Bona mop does a great job.

Mune’s In the garage. I feel too guilty to throw it out.

Poor Mune. But, of course, I meant my steam cleaner.
It was a large one. I had meant t to buy the smaller one but the assistant in Lakeland suggested this one. It has loads of attachments but too heavy for me.

I'd consider buying one if it could be used for carpets too.

I’ve got a Karcher and it’s brilliant. It does floors really well and you can take off the long mophead and use the nozzle as a hand steamer, it has attchments for curtains, upholstery and walls. I put a drop of lavender oil in the tank and it leaves a lovely fresh smell. I probably use it about once a fortnight for some job or other.

I had a hand held one.
Used it once, then couldn't get the lid off, despite trying regularly over the course of several weeks.
Nobody else could get it off either, so I threw it in the bin.

We have a Karcher; It's wonderful. Sparkling clean bathrooms and floors. Mind you, I never touch ours as DH has taken it over and is in charge of all surfaces that require steaming. He thinks I over-yank the hose and I let him keep on believing this.