DBTech Handheld Multi-Purpose Pressurized Electric Steam Cleaner

I'm glad I purchased the DB-Tech steam cleaner and sanitizer, it works like a charm for the range of its intended uses. I steamed my living room rug then after the steam dried, I vacuumed it. It looks like new. I steamed my whole guest bathroom starting with tub/shower and sink, ending with toilet, wiped up bath/shower and sink with my damp bath towel and used paper towels on floor, baseboards, and toilet, and had a sparkling room in just a few minutes. When the water ran out and I refilled, it heated quickly (about 2-3 minutes) and I steamed two more area rugs, both with excellent results, as well as my living room sofa, then vacuumed. All looked better for the steam treatment. Seeing is believing. Nice little tool. The reservoir holds enough for about 15 minutes of steaming (I did not steam for 15 minutes continuously). I also steamed my kitchen stove top, loosened some sticky areas that would have taken much longer to remove using spray cleaner. Hit with steam, whisk off with paper towel. Shining and sanitized too. The long pointed nozzle makes it easy to get into small grimy spaces. I didn't use the flat steamer head; if there were a stick handle and trigger I would have used the flat head but the steamer did a great job where I wanted it to. Probably it's not the only type of steamer I need but it's a great fairly-inexpensive test for whether steam would work for me. I was sceptical but I'm satisfied that it's much cleaner than vacuuming and pushing dirt around with a mop. I wish this amazing little item came with a stick and trigger so that I could use it on my tile and wood floors but oh well -- it's great at what it's designed to do. I had to attach an extension cord of the correct type because the cord wouldn't reach all the areas in my living room, but again, for the price, it's a great tool. I'll be using it a lot. Like and recommend, but keep in mind that it's a small appliance not going to do your whole house easily or quickly.

This steamer does exactly what it is intended to do! Take your time with the directions and it’ll perform and take care of your steam cleaning tasks. I was quite surprised with the steam power and ease of use with all the attachments and how well it cleans in tight spots as well over larger surfaces.

Was as expected, all parts there in good shape and working order. I can't compare it to other steamers. First one I've owned. Bought it to handle a light infestation of bed bugs. Works fine for that. The filler cap works much like a radiator cap on the car. To take it off, press down until the mechanism catches, then turn counter-clockwise a couple of turns. Then it just turns off as usual for several turns. This works just just like some medicine safety caps. If there is still steam pressure in there (as when you had just unplugged it after use and are refilling), it can come out around the filler cap as you loosen it, so as the directions say, slowly turn it, and if you hear some steam escaping, wait until it stops. I just press the thumb button to let leftover steam escape out the nozzle, but to each his own. When you start adding water, and if the chamber is still very hot, that first water sill instantly steam and blow back out and scald your hand. So, add a very little at first. If it blows back, wait a bit, add a little more water until the chamber has cooled off, then you're fine. To put the cap back on, turn in clockwise until it's just spinning and not going down anymore, then press down on the cap until the mechanism catches, and turn some more until you meet resistance. Now, it's capped right. I wish the reservoir were larger, but I can see why it isn't -- faster heating, lighter weight, etc. It heats up pretty quickly. The straight nozzles produce steam at a pretty high pressure. For cleaning the bed frame, dresser, etc. of bugs, I used the wider attachment that diffuses the steam through 4-5 smaller holes across a wider path. It's the attachment you probably use to steam clothing. With that, the steam comes out quite hot but at a lower pressure so that the bugs don't get blown around before being cooked. I only found one live bug, and the steamer cooked it good when the nozzle was within a couple inches of it. Farther than that, and the steam has cooled. The cord seems a bit short, but that's easily worked around. You can vary the steam pressure blowing out the nozzle to some extent by pressing the thumb button only a little way down. I'm not sure it's designed for that, but it is just a valve and has a partly-open state as you push on the thumb button. That helps when I'm using the straight nozzle but don't want the steam coming out at 100 mph. I didn't really use any of the other attachments. The steamer as shown in the ad has a longish nozzle on it. The nozzles attach and detach from the unit easily and securely. The plastic is all pretty heavy. Anyway, no bed bugs have bothered anyone for a week, I've seen it work well on the one I found, the product seems like a good value, well made, rugged enough. With common sense and a bit of caution, it's fine. Like I say, if you've ever removed a car's radiator cap while the water in the radiator is still hot (while there's still some residual pressure in the radiator), you know how to handle it. If not, read the instructions carefully. They do explain what I've said. I have no complaints with this steamer.

A new puppy meant new cleaning issues, so I thought I would try a steam cleaner. Oh my goodness, I am amazed at how one $30 steam cleaner made the 1960 bathrooms and kitchen of my condo look new. I never expected this, but this little dynamo made the grout sparkling after one attempt. So, I did the tile floor, the ceiling fans, the microwave, the refrigerator, the sinks, the toilets, the tubs, the dishwasher, the rugs. (Yes, you can use steam on carpet and upholstery). I did the windows and the shower tracks. I loved it so much that I decided to get a 1500 watt one (the SteamFast SF-275 SteamMax Steam Cleaner, which I am crazy about). The little one is 1050 watts and I keep it in the kitchen and use the big one in the rest of the house. The little one runs out of steam after about 7 -8 minutes; the big one lasts 45 minutes. I need 45 minutes of cleaning once a week and 7 minutes in the kitchen every day. If you think this is a luxury--no cleaners needed. You can throw away all those chemicals! And you can steam away bed bugs, strip wallpaper, steam car engines and tires, and steam the wrinkles out of your clothes! The only precautions: Don't accidentally spray yourself, your kids, or your pets and don't use steam on cat urine. It will "set" the urine; however, you can use it to clean dog urine. Be sure and fill it up water before using--2 1/2 times with the cup provided. Be certain and let it "rest" when the red light comes on. Do not try to screw the cap all the way down--read the instructions. Remember, this is not a heavy-duty steamer. It is perfect to keep in a big bathroom or a kitchen. It is not meant to keep a house sparkling. If you buy it for the job it was meant for, you will be thrilled. It does not have any parts that will burn you (unless you touch the steam). It is well-crafted. It does not dribble steam even when you shoot it upwards and blast the ceiling. When you are waiting for the red light to go off, wipe down the surfaces. Steam is a form of water---it will be a little messy. Buy a heavy-duty extension cord and your short cord problem is solved.

One year after purchase it quit working. Over the last 5 months I've used it intensively. I use it to froth milk rather than use my espresso machine's steam. Works far better. That's why I give it 3 stars even though I originally bought it thinking I might be able to use it for stream cleaning and it has now failed. There really needs to be a much higher power version for that, but that may require a 212V outlet. I would give it 4 stars but for that, and the fact that after using it daily ever since I figured out how great it was for frothing milk, the seal on the cap went bad probably due to me leaving it plugged in all the time. The heat got to the seal and it fell off. It still worked for another month but it let steam escape until the heat from the escaping steam expands the metal screw cap to seal it. Then it just died.

Ugh, what a waste of money. This thing couldn't suck more if it were a vacuum. It's possible that I have a defective item but a cursory inspection of the overall craftmanship of this product suggests that it really is just a cheap piece of c**p. Rather than recount in a narrative style the hours of sweat and tears that have gone into trying to use this thing, I'll just bullet point what's wrong with it. 1) The screw-on, push down lid is absurdly difficult to deal with. I can never tell if it's actually closed or open (tip: most of the d**m time it's open, as evidenced by the steam and hot water that spits out after a few minutes). Imagine a Rx medicine safety cap. Now imagine it on steroids. Now imagine it hot, steamy and angry. That's about what this lid is like. 2) I tried to get fancy and attach the included hose accessory . This simple act ended up destroying the cheap plastic nozzle bit. The plastic ridges that you're supposed to line up and lock into place do not actually line up and (minimal) twisting and shoving warped them so badly that I can no longer get the hose to lock on. 3) The indicator light says that it's ready to use but pressing the nozzle results in a spray of hot water with minimal "steam". I learned that if I actually want steam I have to wait WELL past the indicated time. Even still, during steaming I continue to get sporadic drips and bursts of hot water which means that our couch is covered in little puddles. 4) As other people have commented, once you actually get it "steaming" (and I use that term loosely) it lasts about 5 minutes max. I don't know if this is the norm for handheld steam cleaners and if it is, fine. But to spend 20-30 minutes just prepping the d**n thing to use for 5 minutes of erratic sputtering "steam" is hardly worth it.

Everyone loves to have a clean house, but when your trying to make it sparkle and end up wasting a full day to get that shine it just doesn't feel worth it. Plus the fact that it ends up getting dirty in a few days or so. However, thanks to this product you can get your house clean, shining, and sparkling in half or less time than it takes you to use a broom, mop, and wash cloth. The way the Steam Cleaner works is by the power of high-pressure steam, using a 1050 watts of blasting steam. What makes it a wonderful cleaner is that your not using any type of chemicals or toxins, and your saving alot of time and money spent on cleaning your house. Therefore, your going to be able to clean so much and have that marvelous shine of your stianless steel sinks, your toilet bowl, or even the oven with just the power of steam. It'll fight through grease, grime, mildew and all other types of dirt lying around. Now I know there are many other steam cleaners on the market, but when your spending alot less to get this one verse a Bissel or Hover and getting 9 attachments included, there isn't any reason to pass it up! After a few uses and all the many attachments, I found no problems or time consuming issues with this brand. Here is what is included with the Handheld Steam Cleaner: - Steam Cleaner with built-in movable short spray nozzle - Long Spray Nozzle - Bent Spray Nozzle - Spray Nozzle with Bristle Brush - Flexible Extension Hose - Window Washing Squeegee - Door/Window/Clothing Attachment - Terrycloth Cover - Measuring Cup - Funnel - User Manual You really can reach high up on the windows and walls with the attachments. Plus, it's safe for everyone in your house. No chemicals that will harm you pets, children, or any family member. However, it will do wonders on killing the unwanted bacteria and germs that creep around every corner. I really love how easy and fast this product makes cleaning. It actually makes me want to clean more often!

This is a great little product! If you live in a lighthouse, it might handle all your needs, but I don't live in a light house. I live in a large home and have a pack of dogs. This little blue steamer is part of my overall arsenal of cleaning implements: the Hoover thing that scrubs the floor, about 3 or 4 micro fiber mops, two wet/dry vacs, one regular vac, the Vapamore,the Euroflex, and now this. The Vapamore takes a good long time to heat up at 7000 feet and sometimes I just don't want to fool with all that it is. This steamer is pressurized which for me means that it's ready to go quickly. (They are all pressurized to an extent, or they wouldn't be making steam. But I assume that this one has a bit more extra pressure in order to more quickly produce steam. With this, it appears that attitude is not an issue.) This fits into its cleaning niche beautifully. I can clean a few of the dog kennels, accidents on the carpet, a few spots on the floor and I absolutely love steaming the toilet! Steaming a bathroom is really the way to go. And I'm not going to get the Vapamore out for cleaning a toilet -- too time consuming, too bulky, cords to step over. Just not handy. My dogs drink from the toilet. I don't want them poisoned with some nasty blue cleaner and I'm not keen on sending that sort of thing into the bosom of Mother Earth. So I steam the heck out of the toilet & shower, and cabinets, and for the first time am not paranoid about whether the bathroom is really clean. It's convenient, so I can use this daily. Not gonna get the Vapamore out for daily cleanings. The little blue guy with the huge name does everything a little steamer should do.(Could be a kid's book.) No, it's not gallons of water huge, but hey, I have the Vapamore for that. This does what I want it to do and does it very, very well. Yup, this is it. Would like to have one in all 3 bathrooms and the kitchen. Just have them on stand by. I'd rather have one of these in each room instead of dragging the vapamore around. Great for the indifferent housekeeper in me. If it's not right there, handy, easy to use, and convenient, then I just won't mess with it. This keep me cleaning.