Rating:
- Excellent
Steam cleaning your house or office is
a remarkable method of cleaning. Vapor
steam cleaners can sterilize and deep clean almost any
surface more effectively, faster and without the use of chemicals
than other conventional cleaning methods. Ground-in dirt,
stains, baked on "crud" get lifted off, and your
house will smell "cleaner" than you ever imagined.
It is dangerous to get used to a vapor steam cleaner as suddenly
you set yourself a whole new level of cleanliness!
We would be the first to say that the Ladybug
XL steam cleaner is not for everyone. It is a little heavier
and more awkward to carry around than some, and any steam
cleaner over $1,000 is a bit heavy on the pocketbook. However,
if you are getting into serious steam cleaning and performance
is a priority, then this machine should be definitely on your
"to consider" list. We often get asked the question
as to which to pick, the Ladybug
or Ladybug
XL. Here is our assessment of the Ladybug XL machine.
Pluses:
- The LadyBug XL is quick and easy to refill
with no down time as it is continuous refill and can be
refilled on the fly.
- An exceptional video, instruction manual,
and a single cheat sheet of steam cleaner operating tips
is included.
- It has an excellent grade quality stainless
steel boiler with a 3-year warranty.
- It is a very safe steam cleaner, not only
because you are adding cold water to a cold-water reservoir,
but it has a safety trigger as well. We cannot overemphasize
the importance of this feature. Remember you are dealing
with hot steam temperatures.
- The tools are of excellent quality and snap
on and off easily. It is the quality of the tools that can
make or break the performance of a steam cleaner. This steam
cleaner has superior standard tools and a good range of
optional tools for specialized tasks. The list of tools
available has just been extended.
- Heavy-duty machine rated for light industrial
use which speaks to it reliability and durability.
- Steam cleaners may be used for prolonged
periods of time without overheating the wiring. We appreciate
that safety and durability factor
- Slightly greater cleaning temperature of
steam than the TidyVap or LadyBug
- Carries all the tools right on the steam
cleaner unit, so you do not need to carry around as separate
tool bag
- Will maintain steam pressure for a longer
time than the LadyBug or TidyVap
Minuses:
- Added weight and width make the steam cleaner
slightly awkward on stairs and narrow corridors. We recommend
this machine to people with single floor living. The Ladybug
because of the lighter weight and ease of maneuverability
is the model we rated as best in class but the XL comes
a close second- this feature is our only complaint and some
people greatly prefer this model.
- The frequency of the steam cleaner pump
turning on due to water sloshing inside can be annoying
Summary:
Whether it is grout cleaning, marble floors,
sanitizing of kitchens and bathrooms, stain removal, the Ladybug
XL steam cleaner goes to the top of the class. It does command
a hefty price tag but if you are serious about chemical free
cleaning, this steam cleaner will not disappoint. In addition,
compared to some other manufacturers, we have every confidence
in the manufacturer's after sales support and service as well
as the longevity and stability of the company.
See the entire selection of vapor steam cleaners at Allergybuyersclub.com
First Published: Memorial Day 2003
Updated: April 2007
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