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The Morphy Richards Supersteam 70490 steam mop promises to make light work of cleaning your hard floors, carpets and upholstery - but can it really take the work out of mopping when put to work on dried-on and sticky marks? Our rigorous lab test results reveal the Which? verdict on its hard-floor cleaning capabilities.
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| Specification criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specification | |
| Test date | 13 January 2012 |
| Type | Steam mop |
Weight (kg)
|
3.9 |
| Mop handle height (cm)
|
111 |
| Cord length (m)
|
5.0 |
| Reach (m)
|
Not applicable |
| Tank capacity (ml)
|
800 |
| Steam options | |
| Steam action
|
Continuous |
| Adjustable steam
|
Yes |
| Steaming time (min)
|
31.0 |
| Heating time (min:secs)
|
00:37 |
| Features | |
| Scale filter
|
No |
| Carpet cleaning option
|
Yes |
| Steam mop: Swivel head angle (degrees)
|
180 |
| Steam mop: Adjustable handle height
|
No |
| Water jug
|
No |
| Manufacturer contact details | |
| Web address | www.morphyrichards.co.uk |
| Phone no | 0844 871 0960 |
Morphy Richards Supersteam 70490
- Launch date: Aug 2011
- Type: Steam mop
- Which? score:
| £101.00 |
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Weight (kg)
When the water tank is full.
Mop handle height (cm)
Maximum height of the mop handle.
Cord length (m)
How long the power cord is
Reach (m)
Cylinder cleaners only: when cleaning floors, how far away you can clean from the plug (includes power cord plus hose and tube length)
Tank capacity (ml)
Capacity of the water tank.
Steam action
How steam is generated.
Adjustable steam
If it is possible to adjust the amount of steam for different cleaning tasks.
Steaming time (min)
How long you can steam clean on one tankful of water. This has been rounded up or down to the nearest half minute.
Heating time (min:secs)
How long you need to wait, after filling the tank and switching it on, before you can start steam cleaning.
Scale filter
If the cleaner has a scale filter or other anti-scale device
Carpet cleaning option
Some steam mops have an additional head suitable for cleaning carpets.
Steam mop: Swivel head angle (degrees)
Does the mop head swivel, and if so to what extent?
Steam mop: Adjustable handle height
Steam mops only
Water jug
Whether the steam cleaner comes with a water jug or funnel
