The best steam generators and steam cleaners from Germany

For devices that contain powerful heating elements, in particular for steam cleaning systems, reliability and safety are especially important. Therefore, when preparing to purchase this equipment, it is worth first of all to consider the features and range of the best steam generators and steam cleaners from Germany.

The main difference between German steam cleaning and ironing systems from most analogues from China, the USA or other European countries is the highest quality standards. A steam generator from Germany can last several years longer than an analogue from another manufacturer. Another feature of modern German household appliances is electronic and sensor control systems that allow you to fine-tune most of the parameters important for effective operation, such as temperature and steam pressure. Finally, most of the large German manufacturers have official representative offices in the Russian Federation and the CIS countries that provide warranty and post-warranty service.

The most famous brand of steam cleaners from Germany is, of course, Kärcher. The assortment of this company is a huge number of models of various formats, sizes and capacities.

Of this brand's handheld steam cleaners, the most popular model is SC 1 EasyFix. It features an ergonomic design with a power of 1.2 kW and a water tank volume of 0.2 liters. The heating time is up to 3 minutes, and the maximum steam flow pressure is 3 bar (which is quite a lot for a portable model).

Kärcher's most popular floor-standing steam station SC 2 EasyFix Premium... It differs with a power of 1.5 kW and a tank volume of 1 liter.The heating time is 6.5 minutes and the steam pressure reaches 3.2 bar. The delivery set includes a set of brushes and attachments for different materials.

The leading position in the premium segment of home steam cleaners is Kärcher SC 5 Premium. With a power of 2.2 W, this device provides a steam flow of 4.2 bar with a heating time of only 3 minutes. The volume of the water tank is 1.5 liters, which is enough for a complete cleaning in a standard apartment.

Although traditionally Kärcher has been manufacturing cleaning systems, there are also steam ironing system SI 4 EasyFix Premium... The complex consists of an ironing board, an iron and a removable steam generator, which can be used both for ironing things and for cleaning the house. System power - 2 kW, maximum steam pressure - 3.5 bar. The generator is equipped with a main tank with a volume of 0.5 liters and a removable additional tank with a volume of 0.8 liters.

Another well-known German manufacturer of household appliances is Rowenta. The company specializes in the production of steam irons. The most popular model in its range is the iron DW5127F1, with a power of 2.6 kW, which allows you to provide a steam flow rate of up to 40 g / min. The device supports the steam boost function (190 g / min).

The third most popular German manufacturer is Clatronic. The most popular models in her assortment are manual cleaner DR 3653 (power 1 kW, tank 0.25 l, steam pressure 3.5 bar) and iron DB 3705 (2.6 kW, 0.38 l).

Certain popularity in the Russian Federation is gaining irons of the German company PowerStation, which, with a power of 0.8 kW and a tank volume of 0.25 l, are capable of providing a steam pressure of up to 6 bar.

By choosing a specific model of a steam iron or steam cleaning system for your home, it is worth paying attention to a number of characteristics.

• Power - it is on this parameter that all important secondary indicators will depend, such as the heating temperature of the sole of the iron, the feed rate and temperature of the steam, and the time of continuous operation. On the other hand, the higher the power, the more electrical energy the device will consume, and the more expensive it will cost. It is advisable to choose models with a power of more than 1 kW. At the same time, the optimal power for home conditions will be about 1.5 - 2.5 kW. Higher power systems should only be purchased if you intend to clean tough dirt or to iron very large quantities of laundry and clothes.
• Water tank volume - for irons, it should be at least 0.35 l, for ironing systems - from 0.5 l, and for steam cleaners, a volume of 1 l or more is desirable.
• Equipment - for ironing systems, you should pay attention to the presence of a protective cap for working with delicate fabrics. For cleaning systems, it is worth giving preference to options that are equipped with the largest assortment of attachments for different types of surfaces (carpets, tiles, wood, stone, plastic, fabric).
• Steam flow pressure - it is this parameter that will determine the effectiveness of mechanical cleaning and disinfection of surfaces, as well as the degree of smoothing of clothes. The pressure value should be at least 3.5 bar, preference should be given to products where this parameter can be adjusted in the range from 1 to 6 bar.
• Steam heating time - this parameter depends on the power and design of the heater and for most household models it ranges from 0 (for models without a reservoir) to 10 minutes.
• Dimensions and weight - they determine the convenience of storage and operation of the device, therefore, with equal power and functionality, preference should be given to smaller models.
• For stationary cleaning systems, important indicators will be length of steam line and power cord - the larger they are, the more different types of work can be performed.

See below for useful functions of the steam generator.