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- On-demand variable steam control with 4 bar (58 psi) pressure to blast away dirt and grime
- Naturally deep cleans and sanitizes without the use of harsh chemicals
- Large 48 oz. water tank heats up in under 12 minutes and provides up to 90 minutes of continuous steam
- 20 versatile accessories including floor mop attachment for use on sealed flooring surfaces
- Extra-long 18-foot power cord and on-board storage to conveniently store accessories. Shipping within the US only
The McCulloch MC1375 Canister Steam System is a multi-purpose steam cleaner, great for cleaning and mopping. Using ordinary water heated to over 200F, the MC1375 effectively and naturally cleans and sanitizes a wide variety of surfaces. Includes 20 versatile accessories. Variable steam control, up to 58 psi makes MC1375 great for blasting away grease and grime. Backed by a 1-year warranty and supported in Andover, Kansas. With over 50 years of experience in the design and manufacture of outdoor power equipment, McCulloch has established an unrivalled reputation for design, reliability and value in a wide range of outdoor, garden and workshop products. Model is made for 120 volts only.
Mcculloch Heavy Duty Steam Cleaner
Impressive performance for under $200,
The main difference I could see between this model and the next model up is that the more expensive model has a slightly longer run time, a telescoping handle and a few more accessories. It is also an upright design vs. this unit is a canister. I liked the canister with swivel front wheels better as you can drag it behind you as you are using it. I decided this model would suit my needs better.
The unit comes completely assembled in the box. It comes with a power handle, two extension pipes and a bunch of accessories, including an assortment of brush and Scotchbrite nozzles, a steam scraper, floor cleaning attachments and a steam mop head with 2 microfiber mop heads and a graduated fill cup. All the attachments fit nicely into the included accessory bag, which also has a side pocket to hold the user manual.
I was impressed that the fill port and cap has threaded brass fittings. The fill port is large enough to fill the unit quickly and the plastic fitting around the fill port is funnel shaped so it is easy to fill without making a mess. I flipped the power switch on and the unit heated to 60psi in just under the stated 12 min. It has a pressure control and a pressure gauge on the top front, which is handy for monitoring the steam. The pressure does drop fairly quickly once you start using the steam but it stabilizes at about 30psi. When you release the trigger, the pressure builds quickly back to 60 psi. The first second or two of steam includes a fair amount of water but once you start using it, you don’t get a ton of moisture like you do with some cheaper units. The exception was cleaning grout. Because the tiles are cold, the steam quickly condenses to water so you need a towel to keep from having a puddle. This isn’t the fault of the steamer. It is just the laws of physics.
Overall, I’m pretty impressed with this little steamer. It produces way more steam than other units I’ve tried, although I’ve never tried the $600+ units. But for under $200, I think this offers the best bang for the buck.
My one complaint, and it is extremely minor, is that the yellow racing stripe decals around the wheels were peeling off when I took it out of the box. I pressed them in place but they are lifting up again. I will just pull them off as they really don’t add any value anyway. Other than that, the construction looks solid.
I’ll update this review once I’ve had it a few months.
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|Welcome improvements over older models,
Improvements from previous models:
– the steam control. This is a great feature as not all surfaces are places you want to go full blast.
– the handle and bigger wheels. If you have used a previous type, this is a *much* easier way to move about while you clean
– larger reservoir. Once you get cleaning, you keep finding things to clean. The 48oz tank keeps you going for a while, not as much as the 1385 with 60oz, but the 90 minute rating time is accurate.
– cord management. Previous units had none and it’s nice to have this all packed up when you are done.
– longer hose. Another 2′ of hose is welcome and;
– more pressure. A longer hose needs more heat and pressure and still this is the most powerful until I’ve used. This has the same power as the 1385.
It seems that McCulloch learned a lot from their previous products and greatly improved them. The cats still run at the sound when the steam cleaning starts indoors, but if you’re a clean freak like me, this is the best way to clean. In the bathroom, kitchen, car and I even used the portable on the boat, but that’s a different review. It will surprise you the things you can clean with ease, the gas grill, microwave and stove, etc, all come clean with the grease cutting steam and no cleaning products.
This is now my favorite of all the steam cleaners for the home and in my opinion, it is worth spending the money on this unit for all the value you get. You truly don’t need to use cleaners, but I would suggest buying a pack of Zwipes Microfiber Cleaning Cloths (24-Pack) to use with it.
I was very happy with the previous models, but with these updates, this is my suggestion as the one to get if you have a smaller space, but if you have a larger amount to clean on a regular basis, the 1385 might be worth getting for the larger reservoir for longer cleaning time.
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|McCulloch vs. Steamfast: better attachments; less steam capabilities,
Full review:
This steamer impressed me right out of the box. It took a good 15 minutes to get everything out! That was not due to poor packaging, but rather there are so many attachments. In addition to the usual small brushes and a floor mop attachment, there’s a triangle brush, a scraper attachment, multiple small bristle and scrub-pad brushes, a scrubber attachment for the floor mop, 2 different types of mop pads…seemed like I was unwrapping things for days! It also comes with a decent bag to hold all the items plus a mesh “cage” that you can attach to the back of the steamer to hold smaller items.
Best of all, the attachments are of very good quality. Thick, durable plastic housing on all the items, good quality o-rings to prevent leaks at joints, very sturdy bristles in the brush attachments, hex-type attachment points for the small brushes, and excellent quality cleaning pads. I was very impressed!
The overall build quality of the main unit is good. The housing is plastic, but seems pretty solid. The fill port has brass threads that are of good quality. Plus the water fill port is surrounded by a recessed skirt that will catch spills and channel them into the fill port. Nice design touch.
It also has a pressure gauge, which is unusual at this price point. It also is plastic, but it provides some measure of value to let you know when the tank is fully up to pressure.
The wand handle is comfortable and has a non-slip grip.
Up until now, the McCulloch is trouncing the Steamfast. While the Steamfast is certainly no slouch when it comes to attachments, the quality and quantity of the Steamfast attachments are a clear notch below the McCulloch.
But performance is the big ticket item, and in that regard, the Steamfast takes the lead. The Steamfast produced 168 degree steam when using the hand wand alone, and 145 degree steam when using the floor wand. (All temps were taken 10 times and averaged using an IR thermometer). The steam was a bit wet when you paused and restarted (e.g., let the unit sit for a while) due to condensation in the hose, but did not splatted excessively.
The McCulloch has the benefit of a longer hose (10 foot, vs 6.5 foot in the Steamfast). That’s great for reaching spots without having to pick up the base unit. It’s not so great when it comes to steam temperature due to the fact that the hose is not well insulated.
Using the hand wand alone, I was getting 146 degree steam. That dropped to 112 degrees when using the floor attachment. The steam just can’t retain much heat when traveling through such a long passageway.
The longer hose and lower temps equal more condensation. There’s a lot of water splatter at startup after a pause. Enough that I had to get into the habit of going to the sink to release the water splatter since it was making a mess on the counter.
The steam pressure on the McCulloch is also less powerful than the Steamfast. I don’t have a way of quantifying that other than to use the steam to blow a wadded piece of paper. The Steamfast pushed the paper ball a good 6 feet further than the McCulloch, which leads me to the conclusion that the Steamfast has better pressure, despite the non-scientific test.
The McCulloch is a little quieter in operation. The Steamfast makes enough of a racket that ear plugs are a good idea when using it in a small room with tile surfaces.
While the McCulloch has top-notch attachments and good build quality, the performance is not as good as the Steamfast, which costs (at this writing) about $50 less. Unless you really need some of the unique attachments that come with the McCulloch (such as the scraper, triangle scrubber, or better quality floor mop), the Steamfast would be the better choice.
But, the McCulloch still is a decent performer. I’ll knock off one star since, at this price point, the lack of a well-insulated hose (ideally a detachable hose) is a big omission. But it has its merits, and is worth considering.
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