Vapamore MR-100 Primo Steam Cleaner with Retractable Cord | Chemical-Free Professional Steam Cleaner for Floors, Mattresses, Cars & Upholstery | Deep Cleaning for Home, Office & Auto Detailing

I don't know why I didn't get one of these sooner. Since I got it, it's seen nearly as much use as my vacuum. I originally got this to do auto detailing, but use it for just about everything now. Tile and wood floors get much cleaner than a regular mop or swiffer, carpet spot removal is a breeze. I steamed several "dry clean only" coats, a leather jacket, boots, shoes and waders; all came out exceptionally well. This thing took out wrinkles in curtains that I hadn't managed to get out with a conventional iron. Using this on windows is a touch messy, but the results are worth it. Bathrooms are now properly clean too. For the car, I have used it on leather seats, steering wheel, carpets, headliner, engine bay, windows, sun roof and tried it on wheel barrels. The only place on the car it did not meet or exceed my hopes were the wheel barrels which had baked on brake dust and tar. for the car's carpeting, I actually prefer the results from steaming over shampooing. It's also a bit more effective at blowing dust and dirt out of nooks and crannies than compressed air. I did dry this on some painted surfaces so you don't have to: for automotive paint and the like it's OK to use in small doses to clean out crevices without rubbing, but for wall paint (at least latex, I don't have any enamel)...just don't do it, the combination of heat and rubbing/pressure will peel it right off. I have a couple spots on my walls to repaint because this softened it enough that it just peeled off. Of course, if your goal is to remove latex paint, this works pretty well.This is "dry" steam, which isn't actually dry but the meaning of "dry steam" isn't what many people suspect. The meaning is actually based on the water content, and this produces relatively little water for what it does. The inclusion of the pressure adjustment is a very nice touch and I was a bit worried that the adjustment know would affect temperature and not just pressure but res assured; it is pressure only. The adjustment knob is one area that could use a bit of improvement: it works opposite of what you'd think (clockwise reduces steam output), it isn't a single turn knob so there's no easy way to tell what setting it is at; mine turns about 4 rotations. The adjustment is also a bit finicky: from maximum, it stays nearly at max pressure for one turn, then the next turn is the rest of the pressure range and the following 2 turns are basically off. There is no level meter, but the drop in pressure at the end of a tank is very noticable, and if you drain it all the way you'll hear the unit click which is probably the solenoid closing to regulate pressure. I didn't investigate because I wanted to make sure I didn't burn up the element so I quickly turned the unit off. At first heat up and if you have left the unit on but sitting for several minutes you will get some burst of water out of the nozzle, there's not a while lot that they can do about this so just keep a rag handy. Pressure is around 58psi on a non-low tank, which is plenty to blast dust and debris out of crevices; in my engine bay it handily blasts off most caked on dirt, only requiring scrubbing for heavy dirt. As far a being chemical free, this helps you deliver on that concept, but for some things it will make less aggressive chemicals work better.Build quality isn't the best but it's by no means cheap. The only Time I thought the build quality could be better is when working on floors; the extension tubes fit together well, but the joints flex a bit when mopping. I'm not worried about any of the attachments breaking under normal use. The rubber grip on the handle is just stuck on over some plastic ribs so that if it ever falls off, you'll see some discomfort from them. I would like to see a triangle head attachment like many other steamers have, and the garment attachment (the one I use the most) would be better if they redesigned it with clips to allow you to use your own cloths. The garment cloth seems pretty cheap at first, but if you're careful with it you'll get plenty of use out of one before needing replacement. I save mine for actual garment and have fashioned a way to wrap a rag around the head and hold it on with one finger. Oh, and the rubber squeegee is removable from the garment head, do this when you're not using the squeegee. Another niggle is that there is no place to store the grout brush in the unit without displacing one of the other brushes.Now, some people think I'm crazy for using this on leather; trust me, I'm not. The thing is, you have to know what type of leather you're working with and how to treat it. Do NOT use this on suede or untreated leather. to test,put a small drop of water on the leather and wipe it off after a second or two; if the water soaks in it is untreated, if you have no soaking or very little, it is treated. For treated leathers I lightly/sparingly spray some heavily diluted all purpose cleaner on the leather, work it in lightly with a leather brush and then use the garment attachment with low steam and fast motion, followed by quickly wiping down the area I just steamed and then condition the leather after I'm sure everything has dried (leatherique is a great product to use for this, much better than lexol). The leather seats in my car were all pretty stiff and shiny (they're not supposed to be shiny), and had no texture. After using this method the grain of the leather could be felt again, and the gloss on the leather was returned to nearly the factory matte finish. Don't leave the steamer on leather too long because you can burn it, and for anything that wrapped around foam, keep in mind that most foams don't like steam either as it will work like a sponge and hold onto the water. With enough water in the foam you're then looking at mold and mildew, which the steamer will kill, but then you're feeding more water into the foam for it to mildew later (see the cycle?)Overall, I am extremely happy with this unit and would buy another in a heartbeat. If I was buying a steamer for a single purpose, I may go for something cheaper but this thing has the best price to performance ratio on the market. The only thing that would really make me move to something nicer would be if I ever needed continuous fill, but at nearly an hour per fill I see no need for that any time soon. I was able to steam most of my engine and the entire interior of the car with just over half a tank.Update after 10 months: Still love it, still no problems. The garment bonnet is a little thinner but still works great. I can honestly say that this thing has revolutionized how I clean...everything. I have yet to find a singe reasonable task that is hasn't done the job well. Using it in the engine compartment of the car makes the job so much easier, and it gets wrinkles out of curtains faster than I could do it with an iron. Nothing has broken or even shown signs of wear yet and I use it very regularlyIt did a great job steaming on carpet, mattress, etc. (was using it for a small bedbug issue in one room). It stopped emitting steam in less than the promised time though.Why I returned it -1) I mistakenly filled it with tap water instead of distilled so I immediately turned it upside-down to empty it. I shook and shimmied it (because the water doesn't empty well just by holding it upside-down) but no matter what I did I always heard some remaining water sloshing around when I turned it right-side up again. I left it upside-down overnight but could still hear water in it next morning. I don't like that - - I want to be able to empty all water so I have the option of storing it in garage if necessary (which is freezing in winter). This suggests that internal cleaning & descaling, if needed, would be difficult or probably impossible. Not being able to empty out ALL water isn't mentioned in the advertising.2) It's an expensive unit and should have an indicator to show when water is low so you can gauge what you want to finish before refill is necessary. This feature isn't promised in advertising so I knew there was no indicator but it just suddenly stops emitting steam when it's out of water. I guess over time you learn by the noise or something but, although I hadn't thought much about it initially, the lack of this feature turned out to be important to me.3) I spent almost 30min trying to thread the cap back on after a refill. I read all the instructions, followed them exactly and couldn't get the friggin thing to thread properly. Nor could my friend. I don't have any dexterity issues but definitely wouldn't recommend this for anyone who has arthritis in finger joints or any condition that makes hand dexterity difficult. This was for me a deal-breaker because even if I figured out how to do it properly I didn't want others that I'd allow to use it to run up against the same issue.I was extremely disappointed as Id done lots of research in choosing this unit. It's adorable (if a steamer can be called that), the wind-back cord feature is so useful but - so difficult to get the cap back on? Exasperated, I gave up & returned it.Mine quit after less than 6 months. I contacted Vapamore. It will cost as much to ship the unit to Arizona for them to take a look at as it will to buy a new steamer. $400 completely wasted as far as I'm concerned, there is absolutely no support for Canadian customers. I'm disgusted! I will purchase another brand and do my part to make sure other Canadians do not make the same mistake. Lifetime warranty indeed! What a hunk of junk and it's made in China!!!!Seller was great!! Unfortunately the steamer did not work. Vapamore could do nothing unless I paid shipping to and from Arizona so they could look at the machine. Cost from Canada would be just about the cost of the machine. Found a local repair shop who suggested they could change a solenoid at little cost but Vapamore refused to provide the part. Promise of Lifetime Guarantee and Customer satisfaction likely applies if you live in driving distance from them but BUYER BEWARE if you live any distance from them. Five stars for customer dissatisfaction.Vapamore MR100 Primo worked so very well. I was so excited to see all the great results. Steam pressure was about an hour each time used which was perfect to take a brake and allow the unit to cool down so I could add more water. Directions are very easy to read nothing complicated. I used the machine for my daughters room to clean her bedroom set, floors, walls, baseboards, dressers and critters.To do any job, big or small this little machine is mighty. I wished I bought the bigger unit as it's a non stop steam for commercial use. I'd keep going hours on ends without stopping.Buy one it's worth it plus a lifetime warranty.I did a lot of research before I purchased this unit. I have a disability and was looking for something that would help me clean without having to be aggressive with scrubbing or chemicals. This unit is very sturdy and well built. I love how many attachments there are for different uses. The grout brush works amazing! I have tried a number of chemicals and brushes and scrubbing my grout only to have almost nothing happen. A little pressure and steam brought it back to new! I was sold on this unit right there. I have 5 boys love that I can just steam away germs and bacteria on every surface without effort. I literally walked around the house looking for everything I could use it on and tested it. The unit is small enough that it followed me without effort. The grime I got out of the areas of the stove that are unreachable by other means (seams, hinges) was amazing. Who knew that was hiding in there. It blew the grime off my chrome racks inside the oven with ease. Can't wait to try it on the car and the motorcycles.The self stow away cord is a big plus for me as well as the storage for the attachments. The ease of use and instructions show thought went into this. The first couple of times of use there was a strong foul smell of rubber. I attributed this to it's being new and no different to the "burning off" you get with other new items like a frying pan. The smell eventually went away as it was used more. I would have to say the only thing I did not like is the lack of water fill gauge. I have no idea how much water is left in the unit and have a couple of times overfilled. Considering it's just water, it wasn't really a big deal but a water fill gauge would make this unit perfect! Not having to buy chemicals for cleaning is a huge money saver and will pay for the unit itself over time. I have no doubt this unit, if taken care of, will last a very long time. Do give this unit time to heat the water properly before trying to use it otherwise you will not get the full effect of it's intentions. The price may seam high compared to other units of this type, but don't be fooled. The quality is obvious and cost is comparable to a vacuum which can do far less. I'm sure I will find endless uses for this and am excited to see what it can accomplish on autos. If you are looking to purchase a steam cleaner, look no further than this one. You will not be disappointed!I'm very impressed with the quality and functionality of this steamer! Yes it's an investment, but worth every penny. From its solid construction and stainless steel tank, to it's wide range of useful accessories - if you're a "clean freak" like me you will love the power and ease of use of this steamer. It also has an excellent warranty. I've had the Primo for a year now and I'm still finding new uses for it. I use it for everything from steaming my toilet and bathtub clean to sanitizing animal and bird cages. You will save money and the environment by steaming instead of using harsh chemicals. Don't waste your money and time on a cheaper steamer - this one's the best!