McCulloch MC1375 Canister Steam System by McCulloch

BEAWARE ! DON'T YOU BUY THIS OR ANY MCCULLOCH PRODUCT, I AM FACING A LOT OF PROBLEM, THEY WONT REPLACE THE MACHINE, THEY WONT ACCEPT THE RETURN AND REFUND AS WELL, THEY WONT REPLY YOU FOR YOUR MACHINE ISSUE. I PURCHASED A EXPENSIVE SCRAPE FROM MCCULLOCH. USED IT ONLY FOR 1 TIME AND IT IS NOT WORKING

Era mi primera maquina de vapor que yo he comprado.Y la verdad quede muy satisfecho al probarla por unos días, solo la usaría ocasionalmente desde que la adquirí principalmente para los pisos que tenían unas manchas que quería quitar además para lavar la estufa un poco mas a profundidad y lo logro en buena medida (no en su totalidad pero ayuda para darle una mejor limpieza.También lo use para almohadas pero la vedad no le sentí mucho cambio pero también puede servir para darle una pequeña limpieza.Tiene varios accesorios para mejorar la limpieza o que sea mas efectivo el realizar la actividad por ejemplo tiene cepillos de fibra que uso para limpiar las hornillas de la estufa.Aclaro POR SI SOLO NO TE LIMPIARA PERFECTAMENTE TODO, ayuda a facilitar la limpieza nada mas.Y si eres nuevo comprando este tipo de maquinas si recomiendo que lean bien el manual ayuda mucho para los primeros pasos de uso.

I bought it for car interior detailing. My car is already clean from using degreasers and good cleaning but the amount of dirt steam removes from the 'clean' steering wheel and leather seats is unbelievable. Lots of accessories for every type of job.The only things I didn't like: the unit shoots out water after you idle it for 3-5mts, so you have to shoot it out elsewhere before spraying on the actual surface. This gets annoying.The packaging is so wasteful. The 20 accessories came in 20 different bags and then in a bigger bag.

I purchased this product to assist in an engine restoration / rebuild and I have to admit, I was almost expecting to be dissapointed in the machines ability to remove 30+ years of oil deposits and sludge. I am happy to say that I have been very impressed with how well this steamer works. (For an overall review of the steamer, skip to the second paragraph as I will detail how well it works on engine parts here first). Through trial and error, I found the best way to use the steamer on small engine parts (piston heads for example) is to secure the operating handle to a stationary object at a working height (I used duct tape to secure the handle to a lighting stand). The hose is plenty long enough to secure it at a standing or sitting height. Attach the jet-point nozzle to the end of the handle wand and select an appropriate detail wire brush for scrubbing (your own wire brush). When the unit reaches operating pressure, pull the trigger and activate the trigger lock, so you are hands free from the wand. You can now hold the engine part in one hand and the wire brush in the other (if you are smart you will wear rubber gloves, safety goggles and a respirator). Hold the steam directly onto the part in one specific spot for about 4 to 5 seconds before begining to scrub. Burnt oil deposits come off with only moderate pressure applied with the brush. The steam will run continuousy for about 40 minutes. Refilling and reheating to operating pressure takes only 15 minutes. Accessory attachments include a plastic scraper nozzle and bronze wire brush nozzle which are excellent for larger, flat items like a skid plate, oil pan, or frame rail. For smaller parts or those with a lot of contour, you will have to use the jet-point nozzle and your own wire brush, but it works like a champ. Much better than a parts washer and water-based solvents. You can order additional nozzles in 5 packs (bronze wire brush) which isn't a bad idea if you have a lot of large parts.In general, this steamer is a very well made product. It is compact, lightweight and has numerous useful attachments. I cannot state how important it is to read the instructions for the best results and to avoid damage to certain surfaces. The unit provides continuous steam for 40+ minutes at a temperature that cleans very effectively. There is no such thing as "dry" steam cleaning. Some manufacturers try to make that claim based on the fact that once a surface has been heated to the temperature of the steam, when the steam is removed the temperature of the surface itself will evapoate any remaining water vapor and the surface will feel dry; however, there will have been a reasonable amount of water vapor and condensation produced to get to that point, so the surrounding area will still be damp. Understand that when objects heat and cool condensation occurs, so there is no such thing as dry steam cleaning. Condensation also occurs inside the hose, wand and nozzle in between steam applications, so when the trigger is activated after an idle period, water will be expelled from the nozzle before the steam starts to flow. Direct this water into a sink, toliet, tub or bucket during cleaning (if you are using it outside, it probably doesn't matter). Use care if you are cleaning hardwood or faux-wood floors. A mistake on fabric or carpet usually just means it will be wet and have to dry out, on a wood floor this steam can warp or de-laminate surfaces if applied improperly - read the instructions. Despite the warnings - I bet that most people would love this steam cleaner and find many uses for it. I found it excellent for windows, bathrooms, kitchen areas and cleaning engine parts.My only knock on the design is that it does not carry its accessories well. There is a net provided to be placed on the end of the machine that I don't like - it isn't very useful, and the tote bag for the larger floor accessories is flimsy and unsecure; so my advice is to buy a plastic bin and keep the machine and accessories stored in it when not in use. Also, the stickers on the wheels fell off out of the box, but I didn't like them anyway.The McCulloch name is a sub of Vornado Air, which is a sub of Husqvarna, so I was hoping to see "Made in Canada" or "Made in Mexico" (there is no hope of seeing Made in USA, but I wanted to see anywhere but you know where), but alas, like everything else it is made in China.

I'm not sure what they are calling accessories but if it's attachments there are not 20.Also the booklet that comes with it doesn't tell you how to use all the attachments. Like what are they supposed to be used on? As a first time user of a steam cleaner I have no idea! Other than that it's great!

I've been using this for a few months now with zero issues. It replaced a smaller unit from a different brand that performed pretty well for a couple years then died. This is a HUGE improvement. The cord is longer so I can reach more places, the tank is much bigger so I can complete my cleaning on one fill. It has a variable steam setting which has been very useful. And the heated rubber tubing smells a lot less. It's just a better made, sturdier, more versatile unit in what is still a fairly compact package. I'm very happy with my purchase!