
Very rarely does a product exceed my expectations. Typical, and the primary reason we started this site, a lot of what we buy never quite lives up to the manufacturers hype. Either it is constructed with cheap materials or the functionality is not what was advertised. So despite a slew of positive reviews, I never really counted on the Wagner Power Steamer to amount to all that much, not that this stopped me from ordering it.
I ordered it directly from Amazon to save on the nearly $20 shipping fee despite it being back ordered for 4 to 6 weeks. So I was pleasantly surprised when my package arrived 5 days later. It took me a few days to get around to unpacking the Power Steamer. When I finally did, I was in for my next surprise, the build quality. It was top notch. Both the unit and attachments were constructed from heavy duty plastic that should stand up to years of use. I was especially pleased with the quality and variety of the included accessories. The unit shipped with 2 extension wands, 4 nozzle brushes, a window squeegee, scrub brush with floor mop option, wallpaper remover and a jet nozzle. Even the extra long power cord was nice and a solid. Really my only complaint was lack of a convenient way to store said cord.
Now was starting to feel pretty good about this purchase and I had not even used it yet and the function of the Power Steamer is what will really blow you away. On a full tank you can get about 45 minutes of continuous steam with just 15 minutes of heating time and I have put that time to good use. So far I have cleaned a bunch of windows, the bathrooms – the Power Steamer will make your grout look like new in just a few seconds and you won’t believe what you will end up on your rag since the steam will penetrate every nook and cranny, my aquarium, all my solid surface floors, plus my oven, grill and smoker.
I think what I like best about cleaning with steam is the complete absence of the headache inducing chemical smells of typical household cleaners. That and the really good job steam does in breaking up just about any kind of dirt or grime I could find.
Grab It: Wagner Spray Tech 282004 1,500-Watt On-Demand Power Steamer