Used like new Pressure + Speed + Temperature = Ultimate Clean Sometimes the best way of getting rid of bacteria is also the simplest: hot steam. The forceful ejection of steam, along with its high temperature, combined with powerful nozzles and heated cleaning cloths ensure that Kärcher steam cleaners kill up to 99.9%of common household bacteria on hard surfaces, fittings, tiles, mirrors and more. This has been confirmed by scientific studies – with results like these, common household bacteria don't stand a chance. Mop the floor with ... Kärcher! Kärcher steam cleaners are not just for kitchen and bathroom surfaces – they also ensure maximum cleanliness and hygiene on hard surfaces like stone, tiles, vinyl, laminate and varnished wood flooring. The Kärcher floor nozzle utilizes lamella design to evenly disperse steam across the entire pad for edge-to-edge cleaning. Thanks to their unsurpassed cleaning performance, Kärcher steam cleaners are considerably more hygienic than a regular mop or spray mop. Safety lock on the steam gun A locking system offers reliable protection against improper use. Short heat up time Needing only 40 seconds of heat up time, the steam cleaner is quickly ready to use Continuous steam The tank can easily be refilled at any time, even while you're cleaning, for non-stop steam. Thanks to an intelligent descaling cartridge, limescale is removed automatically from the water. EasyFix cloth removal Change the cleaning cloth without coming into contact with dirt, and easily attach the cloth with a hook-and-loop system Steam flow control on handle The steam volume can be adjusted for each surface and amount of dirt