The description says that it comes with a brush for "pre cleaning" before steaming. How well does this clean, without pre cleaning?
1610895
You have to pre clean the bottles, this item just sterilizes the bottles, doesn't clean them for you.
1610896
The steam guard does not "clean"; it sterilizes. I put my sippy cups, bottles, nipples, pump accessories, etc in the dishwasher after I used the brush on them. (Formula and breast milk would leave a film the DW couldn't get off alone.) After the DW cycle, I would then sterilize my items. It's a great item for sterilizing but it isn't designed to " clean". Hope this helps.
1610897
You have to wash the bottles thoroughly then sterilize it. Brush works fine have to b little carefull while cleaning nipples
1095951
I did buy the brush set from amazon. It has the three different brushes and it is a snap to clean. With or without them but I am a bit anal and like to make sure it it real clean.
1963133
It does have a steam release, however what I don't like is that you cannot remove the the pieces to clean it, there is a little cup that can be removed for cleaning but a long as you don't leave anything in there for too long it should be fine
1539267
I have just steamed across it and use a tooth brush to scrub if its mild. Sometimes I put a little soft scrub with bleach on a tooth brush and scrub.
1774506
Yes! It has a great manual setting (on the control panel). It also has a steam clean option. We have not needed this option yet. Ours stays clean.
930758
my experience is there is extra scrubbing involved, but the steam is helpful
1836773
I've used soap and water with regular brushes and foam brushes and it cleaned both with no problem. Just make sure you clean it right away. Don't let it set.
177918
I don't believe this is recommended. The whole point of steam cleaning is to clean naturally, without additional chemicals. That's why I bought the machine, so I wouldn't have to use extra chemicals.
1791198
This machine cleans very well. However I don't have tiles. It cleans with steam so no residue is left behind on wood or linoleum.
1376664
The steam is hot. I'm not sure what you mean by effective clean. It cleans great.
690520
No, it does not but it is easy to clean. I just use a regular cleaning brush.
815517
Yes and very well. Use the brush nozzle and wipe dry after steaming. We have bathroom tile floors and it works great.
243423
it has a small nozzle that will steam, all have brushes on them. also there is a tiny wand that you can use to spray without the brush attached.
1240133
As the other person said, be sure it's not clogged up. Personally, I like mine. I think they just call it a steamer because you do use hot water. I like it because it's inexpensive and small, not heavy to lift the dirty water. In case you are talking about emptying the dirty water, there is a square hole where you dump it out.
130752
I heat up the grill on high for 15 to 30 minutes before I cook, then brush the grill and I have no problem with cleaning. I started this the very first time I cooked. I do not brush off after cooking only before when the grill is at max temperature.
521376
Yes, you have to hold the dial on the Clean function. I have had mine for three years and I clean it as indicated. I push the "burst of steam" button on and off until all the water has been used up. It is still working like new.
1907508
A little steam escapes. I've only had it a few weeks, but every time I've used it, it does a great job. I love it so far.