Kärcher for the home

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Choosing a window vac

Kärcher’s window vacs all work the same way, and Kärcher says they clean windows three times faster than by hand. The differences are in the extras. Higher models keep suction working at more angles, so you can clean upwards, downwards and close to the frame, and add a battery level display and USB-C charging. Compact versions are lighter and handier for small panes and shower screens.

A window vac isn’t only for windows. It clears condensation, dries shower screens and bathroom tiles after a shower, and cleans mirrors, glass tables, hobs and worktops. It will also pick up small spills on smooth surfaces.

Which window vac for your home?

• Mostly small panes, a shower screen and mirrors: a compact model is lighter in the hand and easy to store in a bathroom cupboard.
• Large windows, patio doors and conservatories: a higher model that keeps suction working at more angles saves time on big areas of glass and gets closer to the frame.
• Lots of glass in one go: look at the run time per charge and the tank size on the product page, so you aren’t stopping halfway round the house.

Check what comes in the box too. Some sets include a spray bottle and a wiping cloth, while others are the vac on its own.

Steam cleaning

A steam cleaner uses only tap water, heated until it turns to steam. The heat and moisture loosen grease and dirt, so you can clean hard floors, tiles, grout, sinks and hobs without detergents. A floor tool with a cloth covers large areas, and smaller tools reach corners and joints. Refill the tank as you go. If you live in a hard-water area, follow the instructions on limescale to keep the steam flowing.

Wet and dry vacuums

A wet and dry vacuum isn’t a replacement for your household vacuum. It’s for the jobs that would damage one: sawdust and dust from DIY, grit and leaves in the garage or car, and spilled water. The blower blows dirt out of corners and gaps. Empty the container and clean the filter after messy jobs.

Before you buy

• Think about the surfaces. Window vacs suit smooth glass and tiles, and steam suits sealed hard floors and tiles. Check the instructions before steaming wood or laminate.
• Think about storage. A wet and dry vacuum is bulkier than a household vacuum, so plan where it will live.
• Think about batteries. Window vacs run on a rechargeable battery. A spare, charged one helps on big jobs.

Cloths, cleaning agents and other extras sit with our floorcare accessories.

• Think about who will use it. Window vacs are light, but the wet and dry vacuum is a drum with a hose, so check its size and weight if it will be carried up steps or into the garden.

Seeing it in person

Want to hold a window vac before you choose one? Call us on 01622 541 550 before you visit and we’ll tell you what is on display at each showroom.

Buying your Kärcher from us

Every Kärcher product comes with a full UK manufacturer guarantee. Delivery is free on orders over £600, usually within 3–7 working days.

Seen it cheaper at a UK online retailer? Under our price-match promise, send us the link and we’ll do our best to match it. If you’d rather talk it through, call us on 01622 541 550 or visit a showroom.

Kärcher: your questions answered