There’s plenty of steam on the highest of the three steam settings but ever with the microfiber pad mopping it up, it took a while for the bathroom floor to dry.

I still don’t understand why most brands don’t bother with onboard storage or even a practical mesh bag.Litre Capacity and removable water tank, this steam mop enables easy, efficient refils whilst providing enough capacity to steam floors without the consant refills. Then it removed entire stripes of unseen grime from the grey bathroom tiles, proving both that steam cleaning is great and ignorance is bliss. Our tests showed the Hoover worked particularly well on hard floors thanks to a rectangular floorhead that covers large areas in no time.

Next, I tackled the induction hob, using the conic tool’s nozzle for the tough, burn-on stains, and the squeegee to finish it off. Remove the cleaner’s detachable handheld unit and you can enjoy efficient steam cleaning on a range of areas such as hobs, sinks, taps, windows, mirrors and more. Whether you want to remove grease and grime from your oven racks, sanitise your bathroom ceramics or freshen up garments, Steam Capsule 2in1 has it covered.Our Vax Steam Cleaners combine hot steam and detergent to break down grease and grime faster than steam alone, leaving your home smelling clean and fresh. You should also double-check that you’ve correctly attached the hose and/or any accessories: if they’re not rotated and locked into place, it’s easy to dislodge one with a bit of vigorous cleaning, particularly if you’re using any of the brushes. Sign up to our newsletter for style and decor inspiration, house makeovers, project advice and more. But as a result controls – the power button and a sliding control that selects between three steam levels – are hard to reach at the back.