Vax S4 Grime Master Steam Cleaner

My first steam cleaner, yes it does a good job but only on full steam which means you have to constantly refill after a couple of minutes. As you need to refill, reheat and wait to cool down means cleaning the shower will take the best part of an hour with a lot of waiting around inbetween! Brush attachment wore out after the first few uses. A purchase I wish I had not made.

This is a waste of money in my opinion because the machine and its attachments are so awkward to use. Angling the grime buster to work in corners or below waist level is so difficult because of the design, and one of the plastic brush attachments wore away after just 10 minutes use. It's fiddly and slow to pour the water in because the opening is so narrow. The steam-release button is so sensitive that you seem to either get loads of water coming out or hardly any at all. Very disappointed and could not recommend to anyone.

Used it to clean the tiles in the kitchen and bathroom, the bath surround and the oven hob and doors. The only marks it removed were the ones you could remove with a cloth and some effort. Thought it might help remove some mold marks around the bath, didn't make any impression. Money wasted, have thrown it away.

I Bought this last week, noticed a hairline crack in the upholstery tool which when fitted to the concentration nozzle kept falling off, the steam cleaner looks good but is nigh on useless, it has far fewer attachments and bits than some steam cleaners costing half as much, an extension for example would permit use in very tight spaces etc.

I contacted Vax they said there were no spares available, so it went back a day later and I bought a cheaper make, which as well as coming with more bits is far better in use. If you get an S4 prey that it doesn't go wrong because you may have to wait a while for the spares.

I have borrowed steam cleaners from friends before but was delighted to get one of my own. I would say this is by far the most compact and easy to use steamer I have used. The steamer can be operated using one hand. (Some of them I have used required you to hold the steamer in one hand and a hose connected to it in the other which is very awkward). This allows you a free hand to steady yourself if you are reaching into corners or a free hand to clean with after using the steamer.

It comes with a range of attachments - these include a simple 15cm long nozzle, a small circular brush that fits on the end of the long nozzle, a window-cleaning attachment and a couple of elasticated flannel covers that fit into the window cleaner for use on furniture. Of course, you can also use the thing with no attachments at all. There is also a plastic beaker for measuring the correct amount of water that you can pour in to the tank (260ml).

For those of you who have not used steamers before it does not eliminate the need to use elbow grease but what it does do is make cleaning much easier and quicker. It is also great for crevices that are difficult to clean. The steam forces the dirt on allowing you to wipe it away.

I have used the steamer on tiles and shower screen in the bathroom. It is great for cleaning the scum of the grout. There is a round brush attachment that comes with the steamer but I always use an old toothbrush with the steamer for this job. It is also great for mirrors, sinks and toilets. What is does is removes the germs that you cannot see as well as they dirt you can see.

It great to cleaning the inside out outside of oven and grill doors but you cannot use it inside because of the danger with electrics and steam! I have also used the steamer to clean the kitchen tiles and the gas hob. It makes the job of cleaning anything greasy so simple, after a blast from the steamer you merely wipe away with a cloth.

The manual indicates that the elasticated covers can be used for mattresses as well as furniture. I found that the covers were of no use as it was not possible to make contact with the mattress. This would involve tilting the steamer forward which results in water dribbling onto the mattress. I did manage to steam the mattress without this simply by holding the steamer level and allowing the steam to fall onto the mattress. At least this freshened the mattress up and hopefully eliminated some bacteria.

I have a leather sofa so could not test this function out. I have used a steamer before to freshen my vertical blinds and this is the next item on my cleaning list.

A steamer is not a product that most people will use everyday. For some jobs it is invaluable and with the nice compact size, the S4 Grime Master is more likely to be used on a regular basis.

The Vax S4 Grime Master is is the first steam cleaner that I have every used as I have previously been deterred by their bulky size.

On its first use, I decided to tackle my oven hob which I had neglected to give a deep clean for some time.

I found the steam cleaner easy to assemble/use, the cleaner quickly heated up and the results were very impressive. The cleaner comes with a variety of attachments including a brush which is great for any stubborn marks and also for cleaning the tiles/grout in the bathrooms.

The steam cleaner also had great results on my windows as it easily lifted away the debris between the frame and window.

All in all it is a very portable, lightweight steam cleaner which is a great addition to any house.

VAX S4 GRIME MASTER

I was really impressed with this handy little steam cleaner. With a useful length cable, it is stable when standing and fitted comfortably in my hand so wielding it round the kitchen and bathroom was a breeze. The 260ml tank capacity gives sufficient steam for 10-15 minutes use and the push and turn screw makes it easy to tell whether it is fastened correctly. The 'ready to use' indicator came on within a couple of minutes of turning it on and I particularly liked the positive lock on the handle preventing accidental escapes of steam. A dial allows you to vary the steam from a gentle waft in order to sanitize work surfaces, loos, etc right up to a powerful jet to really blast away dirt. The useful tools/attachments include a filling jug, a scrubbing brush head and a window squeegee which separates into two parts, one of which becomes an upholstery attachment on which can be placed a cute washable fabric 'sock'.

It performed surprisingly impressively for me. Cleaning the windows was quick and easy and left them gleaming without elbow grease. Although it said it was not intended for outdoor use, my windows swing inwards so I was also able to tackle the outside and it cut through the grime easily and left them sparkling. Where it really comes into its own is blasting out gunge from otherwise impossible to reach crevices, such as under the taps, around the edge of the cooker or sink and around the edges of the double glazing. It cleaned up the kitchen and bathroom grouting a treat and I even used the nozzle to clean away the dirt around the edges of a light coloured carpet but if you intend to do this, follow the advice and do a patch test first. I used it to freshen up our mattress and I imagine those with toddlers/pets will find this useful to sanitize those little 'accidents' on the carpet!

It's great for a quick whizz round the kitchen or bathroom and really takes the time and effort out of other tasks, such as window cleaning, all without having to resort to chemicals. For me, it's a star performer and useful addition to my cleaning cupboard.

This steam cleaner is great, I had always wondered whether they would work so was really pleased when I got given this Vax. The 'jug' cleaner is a great compact size, nice and easy to store with a really good length cord. Once filled and turned on it gets up to steam quickly and the power of its cleaning is great.

So far I have used it in the kitchen to clean around the sink and on the draining board where there was quite a dirt build up and have also used it in the bathroom to clean around the tiles and around the bath - the results are great and it quickly cuts through any grease/grime build up without using harsh chemicals.

The attachments that come with the cleaner are really useful and I am looking forward to trying to clean the sofa and other upholstery. It would be handy if there was a gauge so you could see how much water was left, but one tank of water seems to go a long way so it is not a big problem

In summary, I was a bit sceptical of steam cleaners but this is a good size, a good price and gives great results.

Having had a steam cleaner before I know that they are VERY usefull and I like

being able to clean without chemicals. The cleaner I had was a cylinder pull along, it fell over quite often, got caught in doorways and I fell over it

quite often. I also could not turn off the steam , the whole thing had to be turned off if the doorbell or phone rang.

Now on this Vax S4 Grime Buster the steam has a variable control, it is also controlled by a trigger which can be locked to prevent accidental use. What a joy, it isn`t as poserfull as the afore mentioned cylinder but it does the job

without belching so much steam into the room that you can`t see what you are doing. I did my whole kitchen from one fill of water, it cleans windows beautifully and its light, compact, easy to use and store. The instructions are easy to follow and the tools easy to use. I will use this on a daily basis and not dread having to drag a great heavy object out of the cupboard. Really useful for tracking the grandchildren`s finger marks!

first time i used a steam cleaner,i was pleased with assembling and put it to work,very easy,step by step instructions were very helpful

althouth the manual set it will take two min for the green light to appear to show that water is hot ,even after 4 min light had no indication that was working,

tried cleaning in bathroom tales ,pleased with that (the truth they were not that dirty anyway)

kitchen windows were cleaned nicely,used all accessories came with package,few leaking when turned around the window corners but overall pleased

the good point in my opinion is is great way of cleanning without using chemicals but i think still need to use cleanner product for a perfect cleanning

would be useful for mother with young babies