McCulloch MC1385 Deluxe Canister Steam Cleaner, 2-Hour Runtime, Chemical-Free, 23 Accessories: Mop Head, Brushes & More - Built for Home, Tile, Carpet, Furniture, & Personal Car Detailing

I bought this steam cleaner specifically for car detailing, and it completely exceeded my expectations. The steam power is strong, consistent, and incredibly effective at lifting dirt, stains, and even stubborn grime from upholstery and carpets, without using any harsh chemicals.The attachments are a game-changer. From tight corners to floor mats and vents, there’s a tool for every need. It’s also lightweight and easy to maneuver, which makes long detailing sessions less tiring.What surprised me most is how quickly it heats up and how long it lasts on a full tank. It’s compact enough to store easily, but powerful enough to handle professional level cleaning.If you’re looking for a high-performing steam cleaner for home or automotive use, this is it. Definitely worth the investment!

We initially ordered Mc1275. The 1275 we received has a effect. It burned out after 20 minutes of using. So I ordered a Mc1375 as a replacement. 1375’s ability of adjusting the steam volume is the initial attraction but after receiving not unit, it is clear that 1375 is a much better buy than 1275. The construction is much better with better attachments in addition to the ability of adjusting the steam volume. I used the machine very extensively for 2 days and it can keep the stream going for about 30-35 minutes with 48 oz of distill water. Unfortunately for us, the steam is hot but not hot enough to solve our fleas problem. I applied the steam 5 seconds on each spots hoping to get rid of fleas using the mop attachment.On carpet, it work decently, adult fleas are cooked after each steaming. But fleas eggs still around And we see fleas in the same spot the next day. 5 seconds is long enough for to kill adult fleas in our carpet and tiles in all our bathrooms and kitchen. MC1375 also are able to kill fleas larvae in the carpet and on our kitchen tiles (more reflective and hard surface). But it has problem with fleas larvae on the tiles in our master bathroom (the tile is much more softer tiles that absolve heat). MC 1375 was about to kill the Fleas eggs in our sofa set with 3 seconds of steam in each spot but it does not kill the eggs in the carpet nor on tile surface. I up the steaming time to 8 seconds for each spot and it still does not kill the fleas larvae in our master bathroom. The issue is probably heat dissipation difference between various type of tiles. The standard of steaming is moving the wand at 1 second per inch. I have not try steaming at that speed. It is pretty clear to me that for carpet (and we have pretty thick one), MC1375 is able to steam kill adult fleas and larvae. It kill adult fleas on all our tiles surface. It only kill larvae on some tile surface. MC 1375 can kill fleas eggs on furniture with concentrated stream of steam. It is not clear if it can kill any of the fleas eggs hiding in the carpet or on tiles surface.MC1375 is very versatile and work for most home application. Even though it does not solve our fleas problems, I think it is a good addition to the home cleaning equipment. Dupray neat steamer advertise a steam temperature of 275 degree F, and that will be our next steamer to try. In the mean time, I am controlling the fleas with the combination boric acid in the carpet + essential oil spray of cedarwood oil (4% and 12% variance) + 3% peppermint oil spray. The 4% cedarwood oil + 3% peppermint oil is good enough to kill adult fleas and fleas larvae on all surface but no dice on fleas eggs. It is not clear if the 12% cedarwood oil + 3% peppermint oil can kill fleas egg (I am hopeful since this is the concentration used by one of the commercial product and it seems to be very successful according to the raving review).Update 9/13/2020 - it dawn on me that I was silly trying to tackle a flea problem with steam cleaning. A big part of flea problem is their number after each successful generation and random location that flea eggs get dropped. A highly labor intensiveapproach like steam cleaning will never work in cleaning up a flea problem. Instead, I put my focus on ways to eliminate fleas with more broad coverage approach. I settle down with Diatomaceous earth + boric acid for carpet. Bleach (5 to 1 dilution) cleaning once + Diatomaceous earth for tiles floor. On area that I notice flea larvae activities, I vacuum daily (and replace the Diatomaceous earth +boric acid if it is carpet area. Bleach clean +replace Diatomaceous earth if it is on tiles floor). So far, the approach seem to work. I noticed at least 40-50 adult fleas and small larvae in the stuff that I vacuum up in the last 506 days. There are still a few area with larvae activities in the house and some adult fleas in my car. I ordered a few flea trap with 7W light and sticky pad that should help speed up the eradication effort (I hope).

Pros:Long hose, long power cordHeats up within minutesRemoves soap scumRemoves stains that cleaners could notTONS of accessories!!!Cons:Can’t see how much water is left in the containerNeed to use distilled water or calcium could build upQuality and Build:Well built, solid, met my expectations in terms of durabilityEasy to usePerformance:This met my expectations as far as the ability to make the steam full strength or soft steam. I haven’t tried it on my floors but this was mainly used to clean my car and shower/tub. I used it at full steam strength and it was very strong and effective to get out soap scum and some stains but not set in mold. Made the shower super clean and ready for caulking.Ease of Use:No problems - it’s easy to fill the water tank with distilled water to prevent calcium build-up, turn it on with a flip of the switch and let it heat up. When the meter arrow on the machine goes anywhere in the green range, you’re good to go. I had water left over after a solid 15-20 mins using it in the shower. I ended up emptying the water left over and was surprised how well it created the steam without using all of the water in the tank.The squeeze level is easy to use and can lock in either position, no steam or constant steam.Features and Functionality:This machine has a ton of attachments for pretty much every thing you could imagine cleaning. Easy to put on and off - when changing the attachments. The hose came already attached to the machine. The netting connects to the back of the machine to put the power cord in. The steamer hose is a bit awkward, but I’m thankful it’s very long. You loosely gather it together and leave it on the top of the machine, there’s a holder for the main part of the steamer that you attach the different heads or wand to.Value for Money:Considering this is a residential model steamer, it’s better then any other that I have tried and I know many auto detailers who use this machine continuously without issues. It also has a longer warranty then most machines and you can purchase an extended warranty.User Experience:Using this machine is easy, it’s lightweight, and I don’t get fatigue on my fingers or joints that other machines had given me in the past. I really like the ease of using this machine.Comparison to Similar Products:The only other working steamer that I have is a floor mop, which I’ve had for years and works fine but this one outshines the floor mop because it can steam clean so much more then just the floor. It’s a great deal to have a versatile machine.Recommendation:I would recommend this to anyone who needs to steam clean their floors, kitchen, bathroom, car. It’s durable and could easily be used by those who have auto detailing businesses as well as housekeeping businesses.