Karcher SC2 500C Steam Cleaner review

I have tried a couple of Karcher products in the past and been very impressed. I love their window vac for removing condensation, and we have one of their pressure washers too, which is amazing piece of kit, and has come in so handy for cleaning the decking, the driveway and the car. 
When Mumsnet gave me the chance to review the Karcher SC2 500C steam cleaner, I was ridiculously excited – a steam cleaner is an item I have been after for a long time, as I know just how handy they can be – especially with 3 messy children in the house!

I was expecting rather a big and bulky cleaner, so I was surprised when I unpacked it and found it was compact, lightweight and easy to move around. There are several different attachments included – a detail nozzle, a hand tool, a round brush and a floor tool so you really can use it on any area of your home. 
I started off with the detail nozzle. We move house in 2 days, so using this meant I could get into all the little cracks and crevices and give the house a freshen up for the new owner.
The video shows you just how easy it is to use. To get things ready, you just lift out the water tank, fill from the tap and slot it back in. Switch on, and wait for the green light to stop flashing and stay lit. Once this happens, you are ready to go – on laminate, on carpet, on furniture – on pretty much anything to be honest! I have found it ideal for cleaning Max’s highchair – it gets right into all the bits I can’t reach with a cloth and I know his highchair will be fresh and hygienic for the next meal. I also love the fact that there is no need for chemicals which I don’t much like using around the little ones as I find it can irritate their eczema.
The Karcher steam cleaner may just be my new best friend. I love it, and I can’t wait to crack it open in our new house and give everything a really deep clean before we unpack. Imagine how good it will feel that first night in our new house, sitting on our freshly steamed sofa, knowing that everything is clean and sparkling. Ahhhh, that will be good….

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31 Comments

  1. April 27, 2014 / 8:34 pm

    Ooooh we have a pressure washer that is fantastic, didn’t realise they did Steam Cleaners! x

  2. May 11, 2014 / 1:59 pm

    Oooh this looks great!! I really fancy the pressure washer, I didn’t realise they did steam cleaners either xx

  3. May 13, 2014 / 7:19 am

    We desperately need a steam cleaner and the X5 was recommended but this looks great x

  4. May 13, 2014 / 7:28 am

    Wow that will be perfect for moving! Especially when everything gets so dirty and dusty when you move. Good luck with the move too bet you are excited. I could do with a steam cleaner for sure. Anyone with kids rather. hahaha

  5. May 13, 2014 / 8:55 am

    I’ve heard so many good things about steam cleaners, I need to invest in one

  6. May 13, 2014 / 9:12 am

    I think my sofa needs a jolly good steam clean!! It has been puked on far too many times over the years!
    #TriedTested

  7. May 13, 2014 / 9:20 am

    aaaa you know your getting old when your in love with something that cleans lol, think this on my cleaning want list now 🙂 #triedtested

    • May 13, 2014 / 8:26 pm

      haha.. I was thinking the same thing! Ohhhh…. I want one for my birthday – then oh, that’s so sad – then I don’t care, I still want one!

  8. May 13, 2014 / 9:25 am

    Ooh I so need one of these. It’s looks fab!

  9. May 13, 2014 / 9:37 am

    We have had a different brand steam cleaner for years and it does such a great job compared to the hoover. Wouldn’t be without it. #TriedTested

  10. May 13, 2014 / 9:44 am

    I have a brilliant stream cleaner already and I would hate to be without it. I think that a good steam cleaner is a great investment 🙂 #triedtested

  11. May 13, 2014 / 10:27 am

    I’ve never tried a steam cleaner, it’s not something I’ve really thought about getting but this one does look good!

  12. May 13, 2014 / 10:44 am

    I tried my Mums steam cleaner for the first time the other day and was so excited! Need to get my hands on one! 🙂 #TriedTested

  13. May 13, 2014 / 12:14 pm

    I have literally just been looking at steam cleaners! Thanks for your review, very helpful x

  14. May 13, 2014 / 12:47 pm

    I’d kill for one of these right now. So much dirt in my grout and I bet it would make my cooker look brand new as well. x x x

    #TriedTested

  15. May 13, 2014 / 1:06 pm

    Ohh that looks fantastic! I could do with one of those x

  16. May 13, 2014 / 1:24 pm

    Use one of these to do the patio – they are fantastic.

    #Tried/Tested

  17. May 13, 2014 / 3:09 pm

    This looks great, we have the pressure washer and just cleaned the patio last weekend…its amazing the results they can achieve xxx

  18. May 13, 2014 / 5:46 pm

    I’ve known this brand forever as they have a factory where I grew up, a good quality brand and this looks like another fab piece of kit from them #TriedTested

  19. Lauren Holmes
    May 13, 2014 / 9:00 pm

    Those Karchers do look good. We’ve had a few steam cleaners in the past but none have lasted very long. I’ve seen the karchers on the shopping channel a few times, they look real good quality x

  20. May 13, 2014 / 9:25 pm

    I have always fancied one of these. Not sure if it would be a novelty though – but with 3 kids prob great!

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