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Vax V-081 Compact Cylinder Steam Cleaner

by Vax
2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

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  • 1500 W Steam cleaner with 1.6 L tank capacity
  • Steam generation within 11 minutes, steaming time: 50 minutes/tank with steam flow: max 40 g/min p
  • 3.5 bar Max pressure and variable steam control with over-heating protection
  • Control panel: on/off and ready steam indicators
  • Steam gun with 1.7 m hose
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Product details

  • Boxed-product Weight: 8 Kg
  • Delivery Destinations: Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered.
  • Item model number: 1-1-125666-00
  • ASIN: B000AJLROY
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 30 Aug 2006
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 156,939 in Kitchen & Home (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Home)

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Product Description

The Vax V-081 is a Compact Steam Cleaner that cleans carpets, upholstery and hard surfaces. Steam cleaning is environmentally safe, kills dust mites and eliminates allergens. On/off ready steam indicators inform when the steam is ready, and steam control adjusts the pressure. The 15-piece accessory set with on-board storage includes everything you need to clean carpets, upholstery, tiles, mirrors, and other surfaces. With the V-081, steam cleaning around the home is safe, easy and hygienic. Like all Vax products, the Vax V-081 is supported by Vax’s UK based helpline open 7 days a week.

Manufacturer's Description

The Vax V-081 is a Compact Steam Cleaner that cleans carpets, upholstery and hard surfaces. Steam cleaning is environmentally safe, kills dust mites and eliminates allergens. On/off ready steam indicators inform when the steam is ready, and steam control adjusts the pressure. The 15pc accessory set with on-board storage includes everything you need to clean carpets, upholstery, tiles, mirrors, and other surfaces. With the V-081, steam cleaning around the home is safe, easy and hygienic.
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181 of 184 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Vax v-081 compact steam cleaner 11 Mar 2006
By A Customer
This item was swiftly delivered by Amazon and I had several areas in desperate need of attention from this steam cleaner. I have never used a steam cleaner before and didn't know what to expect. This model was a bit fiddly to put together and the instructions are not as easy to read as they could be, but I got there in the end with the help of my nine year old son. Quick warm-up time, and I was away! Tiles first - great job! Not so good on the greasy splashback behind my cooker - steam alone was not going to shift THAT! Some cleaning spray was required as a pre-treatment there- then on to the carpet. Again, the steam on its own is not as good - I sprayed some carpet cleaner on beforehand then used the steamer - FAB job! This model looks good but is a bit flimsy in the extension tube area- it felt like it wasn't going to take much to break it, although the range of accessories supplied is very good - if you can work out which adapter fits which accessory. Good working time before refill necessary, enough for most small jobs around the house. All in all, not bad, could do a bit better in simplifying the instructions and also supply some sort of cord tidy for the power cord.
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190 of 194 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Vax steam cleaner 16 Mar 2006
By A Customer
I agree with the comments about the fiddly accessories and instructions, it says how to put it together but not what to do with it. It's trial and error to see which piece to use for which surface/job, although there is a tool provided for everything and more. The cleaner is nice and chunky but I wouldn't want to be too heavy handed with the accessories or extension tubes.
Having said that, the steam cleaner is actually really easy to use and does the job really quickly. It has been superb in refreshing my carpet, mattress, tiles, shower, in fact I have steamed just about everything which now looks and smells fresh and sanitised (it kills dust mites too). The trigger on the handle is comfortable and simple to operate with a child lock for safety. I did expect it to blast dirt off grout, which didn't fully happen although my tiles are now really shiny and some muck has shifted. I have also been using it on low steam to good effect, and have not tried it 'full blast' yet, which might make a difference.
Overall, now I've got the hang of it I'm really pleased with it, it seems good value for money as you get everything you need to do all sorts of jobs and it does the job well.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars How did I manage without it !! 5 Nov 2009
By Carol McPherson
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This is just what I was looking for, a good robust multi purpose steam cleaner.
Being the owner of 2 dogs, the main reason I purchased this unit was for floor cleaning, but I've also used it for steam cleaning almost the entire kitchen, cooker, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, tiles, work surfaces etc, and I don't have to purchase numerous different cleaning products, the steam does it all.

Its also excellent for cleaning in the bathroom and cleaning paintwork, it can even be used to smooth creases out of curtains etc after washing.

One tank of steam is sufficent to clean the floors and the kitchen in one go, so no having to stop, refill and start all over again. and it isn't too bulky to store either.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars vax steam cleaner
why do so many people complain,commen sense tell s you what the different parts are for,i have cleaned my entire house on aregular basis it is a great tool, i have not found a job... Read more
Published 10 months ago by falcon54
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Vax V-081 Compact Cylinder Steam Cleaner i purchased this product elsewhere but i must say i am not happy with it . Read more
Published 16 months ago by philippa37
5.0 out of 5 stars carpet cleaner
brilliant very easy to use light and easy to carry upstairs. Ideal delivery was fast as well. No hassell .....
Published 17 months ago by angelina
4.0 out of 5 stars Vax V-081 steam cleaner
After reading the reviews for this product I decided to buy it as a replacement for my old Karcher steamer that has seen better days. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Gideon
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and versatile
Very nice compact stream cleaner. I use it in my bathroom every week. Accessories are good but the extension tubes are bit wobbly so I would not recommend to use too much force... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Saxa21
1.0 out of 5 stars Great when it worked!
This was a super little steam cleaner for the 5 times it was used. It heated up quickly and produced a good quantity of steam. It was light and easy to use. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Cazzandra
2.0 out of 5 stars Not what i expected from Vax
Thought i might be getting a good cleaner since it is made by Vax. However, the extending poles are extremely flimsy and bendy and not the kind of quality i would have expected and... Read more
Published 23 months ago by lstock
1.0 out of 5 stars dont buy it for carpets
it advertises as being able to clean carpets which in actual fact it does not. the brush head is not good and wont run on the carpet well and the other attachemnts are not that... Read more
Published 23 months ago by GEEPO
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful machine
I have had several stem cleaners over the last 15 years and when you get a good one like this is you will never regret buying it. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Unicorn
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
The "Vax V-081 Compact Cylinder Steam Cleaner" looks like a snazzy piece of kit but I do not feel that it does anything worthwhile. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2011 by Kaz
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