will the McCulloch MC-1275 Heavy-Duty Steam Cleaner kill bed bugs

Yes, it will kill them but please keep in mind you MUST leave the stream directly on the bug for at least 1 minute. I didn't do this at first and the stream would just stun the bed bugs and they would reanimate after a few minutes. Also with the spray nozzle, it can blow them away. I found the most effective attachment was the flat, floor attachment to keep the steam hitting the bug for the required length of time to kill them dead with out blowing them away. Good luck!

What is the difference between the 1375 and the 1275? Thanks.

1375 - 90 mins of steam and 20 accessories, 1275 - 45mins of steam and 18 accessories. Biggest difference is the 1275 has no variable control on the steam pressure output to the hand nozzle, where the 1375 has a variable control to adjust the steam pressure depending on cleaning job you are tackling.

I have tile floors with grout that has been repeatedly stained with dog urine. Would this steamer work for this or just make it smell worse?

I think it would depend on your tiles and your own level of cleanliness and how much elbow grease and time you want to put in. I have flagstone with thick grout lines. I find the steamer helpful for quick jobs or jobs where I am not overly concerned about the finished look. I used the steamer to clean the house that we bought after all the contractors (including two dry walling companies) were finished. Based on the pads, I wasn't getting it as clean as I wanted it to be. I was aiming for a shoeless house so I wanted it clean enough that when you did a regular mopping the mop water would be a light gray. I finally got to that state using a soap and water solution buffing it in with a floor buffer (Oreck 550 MC bought on Amazon) then using a wetvac to suck it up. It was more efficient and my regular house cleaner and the contractors were all impressed. After that, I applied Stonetech sealer bulletproof (also bought on Amazon, but my tile guy was so impressed with my cleaning that he brought me a gallon sized one as a present--$100 value!). In my experience with many different kinds of floors remodeling houses for myself and other people, this has been the best method I have come up with so far. I have dogs and kids and this would be the method I would use. As for smell, I think it works best. I have used nature's cleaner, vinegar and baking soda to try to get rid of smells. The steam cleaner does work and I don't know if it was the combination of both processes but I got rid of the smell. There was leftover smell from the house not being occupied for three years. Some people commented that the house smelled different at the end and it wasn't the new house smell. I use Caldrea all purpose cleaner 1/4 cup mixed in a big yellow industrial bucket full of water for my wet mopping chores.

I have an acrylic shower. Has anyone used the steam cleaner on similar fixtures?

I have used my McCulloch on almost everything. My husband kids me, if he stood still too long I would steam clean him. I have acrylic parts on my refrigerator, coffee pot , micro wave. I use it to dust off my artificial plants and trees. In other words I use it on almost everything. But never, never on electronic items or screens.

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H**L

Great little unit! Love the job it does on my floors and have been using it on my cupboards, stove, hard to reach corners, etc. I love the fact that it disinfects without harsh chemicals. I like the long hose and the long cord as I don't have a lot of outlets in my basement. The large reservoir ensures lots of cleaning time before refilling. This compact, efficient little machine is wonderfully designed and, although I think claims to clean car engines are rather optimistic, it works well for the average household. The various attachments really add to the task variety of this little work horse. Now that I've incorporated steam cleaning into my daily cleaning program, I can't imagine being without it. Thus far, not one complaint. Update: Had a problem with the hose disconnecting from the nozzle on my unit after 3 mos. of use. Am pleased to report that the manufacturer stands by their product. Once they were informed of the problem they resolved the issue right away.

16.12.2013

M**A

Me encantó el equipo, tiene todo lo necesario para hacer una buena limpieza, eso sí, utilicen agua destilada que es lo que se pide, me gustó igual que llegó mucho antes del tiempo mencionado. No esperen que la máquina quite toda la mugre, igual hay que limpiar igual.

9.04.2024

D**E

Not suitable for UK. Yes we should have realised this before buying but it was not at all obvious as it was on a UK site

24.06.2025

V**T

Great machine. Love how long it last and how it is versatile to clean bathrooms and clean floors. The other things I do not like are... There is no place to wrap up the cord when your done! I hate that I have this long cord and no spot to wrap it up on. I dont like that after long use the handle gets hot Those brushes they give you give of to clean (forget what they call them), they give you so many because after one good scrub around your house with them they are garbage. Dont last long at all. I wish there was a safety button that would stop it from coming on for small children. None the less, if your looking for a steamer for general cleaning I think anyone would love this machine. It has power, stays hot and cleans floors and I even use the floor cleaner on my walls for little kids finger prints! Great buy!

18.01.2018

A**H

This machine electric specifications were not fit for this country it needs 120 volts not supplied in this country. It also needs 1500 wat our supply can't cope so I had to buy a transformer to fit this specification. which was not cheap (mine cost around £70). The delivery delays were appalling they kept shifting the dates and one of the texts said that the order has been lost and whether I should get my money back then it came after 2 days. Any way the machine arrived and it was fantastic in every way. So here are my advice fellow citizens of the UK if you are willing to pay extra for a transformer and wait a long time for delivery, but get a powerful machine then go ahead. i

18.12.2022

ASIN	B0000DF0RB
Assembly Required	No
Batteries Included	No
Batteries Required	No
Color	Yellow/Grey
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (15,043)
Date First Available	August 6, 2012
Included Components	Steam Cleaner, Owner's Guide, Accessories
Item Weight	12 Pounds
Manufacturer	Mcculloch
Package Weight	7.26 Kilograms
Product Dimensions	43.69 x 26.67 x 34.29 cm; 5.44 kg

McCulloch MC-1275 Heavy-Duty Steam Cleaner

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