Steam Cleaners

Buying a steam cleaner means cleaning without chemicals: hot steam of over 100 °C dissolves grease and grime and kills bacteria — using only tap water. At Strex, you can compare different types, from a versatile 12-in-1 handheld steamer for the whole house to a powerful carpet cleaner for textiles: choose based on the surfaces you clean most often.

Which steam cleaner suits your home?

Are you hesitating between a handheld steamer and a large model? Look at your home: in an apartment with many tiles and a compact bathroom, a handheld steamer with attachments does almost everything. For large floor surfaces, a model with higher pressure wins — 4 bar pushes the steam deeper into grout and pores.

Why steam instead of cleaning agents?

Steam above 100 °C kills most bacteria and dust mites without a single drop of chemicals. That doesn't just save money on cleaning products: it's the reason why families with crawling children and pets are switching in droves — the floor is immediately walkable and there is no residue left behind for small hands to pick up. For those combining a vacuum cleaner with steam: vacuum first, then steam — remove dry dirt first, otherwise you'll create mud.

What should you look out for when choosing?

• ✔ Pressure (bar) — the higher, the deeper the steam penetrates; 4 bar is firm for grout and caked-on stains
• ✔ Heat-up time — a handheld steamer is ready in a few minutes; nothing kills the desire to clean like waiting ten minutes
• ✔ Attachments — 12-in-1 means: floor cloth, grout brush, window squeegee, textile attachment, and more in one box
• ✔ Tank capacity — larger = steaming longer without refilling, but also heavier in the hand
• ✔ Warranty — at Strex, standard 2 years on every model

The mistake almost everyone makes with carpet

You don't clean carpet and upholstery with dry steam alone — moisture and loosened dirt remain in the fibers and actually attract more dirt. A carpet cleaner works differently: it sprays water with cleaning agent deep into the fibers and immediately vacuums the dirty water back up. You can see the difference in the collection tank — and smell it in the sofa. For floor steaming, always use a clean steam cloth; a saturated cloth moves dirt around instead of absorbing it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a steam cleaner suitable for all floors?

For tiles, flagstones, and PVC: yes, without restriction. For wood and laminate, caution is needed: use only low steam settings, keep the device moving, and never steam on untreated wood or floors with open seams — moisture can cause the material to swell.

Do I need cleaning agent for a steam cleaner?

No. Steam of over 100 °C dissolves grease and kills bacteria using only tap water. That is exactly the advantage: no chemical residue on floors and countertops, no streaking, and no costs for detergents. Only a carpet cleaner optionally uses a cleaning agent for textiles.

Can I clean windows with a steam cleaner?

Yes, with a window squeegee attachment. Briefly steam the glass from top to bottom and immediately pull off the condensation. The result is streak-free because there are no soap residues that cause streaks — one of the reasons to choose a 12-in-1 set with attachments.

How often should the steam cloth be replaced?

Change the cloth as soon as it is visibly saturated — in an average home, this is every 20 to 30 m². A dirty cloth no longer absorbs dirt but moves it. Spare cloths are available separately and are machine-washable, so you always start with a clean cloth.

Check out the Strex steam cleaners and choose the model that fits your floors — chemical-free cleaning starts with steam.

Want to know more? Read our article "Steam cleaner: cleaning without chemicals".