Steam cleaners: Compare features & prices Shark Portable Pocket multi-purpose steam cleaner review http://www.which.co.uk/home-and-garden/laundry-and-cleaning/reviews/steam-cleaners/shark-portable-pocket-multi-purpose-steam-cleaner/review/
Looking for a handheld steam cleaner to help you clean around the home? The Shark portable steam pocket SC630 comes with lots of attachments, including some for tackling grimy tiles and dirty upholstery, so we sent it to our test lab to find out whether this steam cleaner will leave your home sparkling.
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| Specification criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specification | |
| Test date | 16 March 2012 |
| Type | Handheld steam cleaner |
Weight (kg)
|
1.4 |
| Mop handle height (cm)
|
Not applicable |
| Cord length (m)
|
6.0 |
| Reach (m)
|
Not applicable |
| Tank capacity (ml)
|
405 |
| Steam options | |
| Steam action
|
Trigger activated |
| Adjustable steam
|
No |
| Steaming time (min)
|
14.0 |
| Heating time (min:secs)
|
00:30 |
| Features | |
| Scale filter
|
No |
| Carpet cleaning option
|
No |
| Steam mop: Swivel head angle (degrees)
|
Not applicable |
| Steam mop: Adjustable handle height
|
Not applicable |
| Water jug
|
Yes |
| Manufacturer contact details | |
| Web address | www.sharkclean.co.uk |
| Phone no | 0871 221 2677 |
Shark Portable Pocket multi-purpose steam cleaner
- Launch date: May 2007
- Type: Handheld steam cleaner
- Which? score:
| £90.00 |
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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
