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Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£45
Avg. price in US: ~$50
Steam pressure: 4 bar
Water tank capacity: 370 ml
Heat-up time: 150 seconds
Power rating: 1,000 W
Weight: 1.74 kg

Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun review. Compare 48 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Steam Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

8.4

Excellent

8.7

Excellent

7.4

Very good

8.3
Deep cleaning
Score components:
35.0%
10
Steam pressure
25.0%
?
Steam temperature
20.0%
4.0
Power rating
20.0%
10
Continuous steam time
9.1
Versatile cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
10
Accessory count
20.0%
10
Extension hose included
20.0%
10
Upholstery / fabric tool
15.0%
10
Window squeegee
15.0%
4.0
Floor-cleaning kit included

Best prices in UK

£?

Best rankings

#2 in Best Portable Steam Cleaners

Verdict

The Hoover Steam Capsule Express SGE1000 011 is a compact, 1.74 kg handheld steam gun that features a 1000W heating capacity, 4 bar steam pressure, and a continuous steam output of up to 40 g/min. Its main characteristics include a 0.37-liter water tank, a 5-meter power cord, and a versatile dual steam setting providing dry steam for refreshing textiles and wet steam for heavy-duty descaling. Key advantages include chemical-free sanitization that eliminates 99% of bacteria, a generous 20-minute operating runtime, and a comprehensive kit of 10+ attachments for multi-surface cleaning. However, notable drawbacks include a non-removable water tank and a relatively slow initial heat-up time of 2.5 minutes.

Technical Specifications of portable steam cleaner Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun

Overall score

8.4

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Performance

9.5

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Steam pressure

What it is: Shows the steam pressure of the portable steam cleaner.

When it matters: It matters if you want stronger performance, better reach, or more flexibility in use.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: At least 3 bar

Steam temperature

What it is: Shows the steam temperature of the portable steam cleaner.

When it matters: It matters if you want stronger performance, better reach, or more flexibility in use.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: At least 100 °C

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Heat-up time

What it is: Shows the heat-up time of the portable steam cleaner.

When it matters: It matters if you want quicker handling, a faster start, or a more compact design.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Up to 180 seconds

Continuous steam time

What it is: Shows the continuous steam time of the portable steam cleaner.

When it matters: It matters if you want stronger performance, better reach, or more flexibility in use.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: At least 8 minutes

Steam flow rate

What it is: Shows the steam flow rate of the portable steam cleaner.

When it matters: It matters if you want stronger performance, better reach, or more flexibility in use.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: At least 25 g/min

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Tank

6.7

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Power rating

What it is: Shows the power rating of the portable steam cleaner.

When it matters: It matters if you want stronger performance, better reach, or more flexibility in use.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: At least 1000 W

Water tank capacity

What it is: Shows the water tank capacity of the portable steam cleaner.

When it matters: It matters if you want stronger performance, better reach, or more flexibility in use.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: At least 250 ml

Boiler capacity

What it is: Shows the boiler capacity of the portable steam cleaner.

When it matters: It matters if you want stronger performance, better reach, or more flexibility in use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: At least 250 ml

Water fill method

What it is: Shows how the portable steam cleaner is refilled with water.

When it matters: It matters if you prefer a simpler or more convenient way to refill the tank.

Importance: LOW

safety cap

Power cord length

What it is: Shows the power cord length of the portable steam cleaner.

When it matters: It matters if you want stronger performance, better reach, or more flexibility in use.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: At least 3 m

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Accessories

8.0

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Accessory count

What it is: Shows the accessory count of the portable steam cleaner.

When it matters: It matters if you want stronger performance, better reach, or more flexibility in use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: At least 8 accessories

Extension hose included

What it is: Shows whether the portable steam cleaner comes with extension hose.

When it matters: It matters if this feature changes convenience, versatility, safety, or ease of use.

Importance: LOW

Concentrator / jet nozzle

What it is: Shows whether the portable steam cleaner has jet nozzle.

When it matters: It matters if this feature changes convenience, versatility, safety, or ease of use.

Importance: LOW

Detail brushes included

What it is: Shows whether the portable steam cleaner comes with detail brushes.

When it matters: It matters if this feature changes convenience, versatility, safety, or ease of use.

Importance: LOW

Brass brush included

What it is: Shows whether the portable steam cleaner comes with brass brush.

When it matters: It matters if this feature changes convenience, versatility, safety, or ease of use.

Importance: LOW

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Portability

7.0

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Weight

What it is: Shows the weight of the portable steam cleaner.

When it matters: It matters if you want quicker handling, a faster start, or a more compact design.

Importance: LOW

Good value: Up to 2 kg

Width

What it is: Shows the width of the portable steam cleaner.

When it matters: It matters if you want quicker handling, a faster start, or a more compact design.

Importance: LOW

Good value: Up to 300 mm

Height

What it is: Shows the height of the portable steam cleaner.

When it matters: It matters if you want quicker handling, a faster start, or a more compact design.

Importance: LOW

Good value: Up to 250 mm

Depth

What it is: Shows the depth of the portable steam cleaner.

When it matters: It matters if you want quicker handling, a faster start, or a more compact design.

Importance: LOW

Good value: Up to 180 mm

Carry handle

What it is: Shows whether the portable steam cleaner has carry handle.

When it matters: It matters if this feature changes convenience, versatility, safety, or ease of use.

Importance: LOW

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Safety

7.1

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Child safety lock

What it is: Shows whether the portable steam cleaner has child safety lock.

When it matters: It matters if this feature changes convenience, versatility, safety, or ease of use.

Importance: LOW

Safety valve / safety cap

What it is: Shows whether the portable steam cleaner has safety valve / cap.

When it matters: It matters if this feature changes convenience, versatility, safety, or ease of use.

Importance: LOW

Trigger lock / continuous steam lock

What it is: Shows whether the portable steam cleaner has trigger lock for continuous steam.

When it matters: It matters if this feature changes convenience, versatility, safety, or ease of use.

Importance: LOW

Auto shut-off

What it is: Shows whether the portable steam cleaner has auto shut-off.

When it matters: It matters if this feature changes convenience, versatility, safety, or ease of use.

Importance: LOW

Descaling system

What it is: Shows whether the portable steam cleaner has descaling system.

When it matters: It matters if this feature changes convenience, versatility, safety, or ease of use.

Importance: LOW

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Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun vs the average portable steam cleaner

Why is Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun better than the average portable steam cleaner?

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10 minutes longer steam time
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers longer steam time than the average portable steam cleaner (20 minutes vs 10 minutes).
What it is: Shows the continuous steam time of the portable steam cleaner.
When it matters: It matters if you want stronger performance, better reach, or more flexibility in use.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: At least 8 minutes
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers longer steam time than the average portable steam cleaner (20 minutes vs 10 minutes).20 minutes vs 10 minutes
0.8 bar stronger steam pressure
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers stronger steam pressure than the average portable steam cleaner (4 bar vs 3.2 bar).
What it is: Shows the steam pressure of the portable steam cleaner.
When it matters: It matters if you want stronger performance, better reach, or more flexibility in use.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: At least 3 bar
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers stronger steam pressure than the average portable steam cleaner (4 bar vs 3.2 bar).4 bar vs 3.2 bar
Adjustable steam control
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun has adjustable steam control, the average portable steam cleaner does not.
What it is: Shows whether the portable steam cleaner has adjustable steam control.
When it matters: It matters if this feature changes convenience, versatility, safety, or ease of use.
Importance: HIGH
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun has adjustable steam control, the average portable steam cleaner does not.
10 g/min stronger steam flow
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers stronger steam flow than the average portable steam cleaner (40 g/min vs 30 g/min).
What it is: Shows the steam flow rate of the portable steam cleaner.
When it matters: It matters if you want stronger performance, better reach, or more flexibility in use.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: At least 25 g/min
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers stronger steam flow than the average portable steam cleaner (40 g/min vs 30 g/min).40 g/min vs 30 g/min
2 m longer power cord
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers longer power cord than the average portable steam cleaner (5 m vs 3 m).
What it is: Shows the power cord length of the portable steam cleaner.
When it matters: It matters if you want stronger performance, better reach, or more flexibility in use.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: At least 3 m
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers longer power cord than the average portable steam cleaner (5 m vs 3 m).5 m vs 3 m
30 seconds faster heat-up
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers faster heat-up than the average portable steam cleaner (150 seconds vs 180 seconds).
What it is: Shows the heat-up time of the portable steam cleaner.
When it matters: It matters if you want quicker handling, a faster start, or a more compact design.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: Up to 180 seconds
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers faster heat-up than the average portable steam cleaner (150 seconds vs 180 seconds).150 seconds vs 180 seconds
3 more accessories
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers more accessories than the average portable steam cleaner (12 vs 9).
What it is: Shows the accessory count of the portable steam cleaner.
When it matters: It matters if you want stronger performance, better reach, or more flexibility in use.
Importance: LOW
Good value: At least 8 accessories
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers more accessories than the average portable steam cleaner (12 vs 9).12 vs 9
20 ml larger water tank
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers larger water tank than the average portable steam cleaner (370 ml vs 350 ml).
What it is: Shows the water tank capacity of the portable steam cleaner.
When it matters: It matters if you want stronger performance, better reach, or more flexibility in use.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: At least 250 ml
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers larger water tank than the average portable steam cleaner (370 ml vs 350 ml).370 ml vs 350 ml
10 minutes longer steam time
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers longer steam time than the average portable steam cleaner (20 minutes vs 10 minutes).
0.8 bar stronger steam pressure
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers stronger steam pressure than the average portable steam cleaner (4 bar vs 3.2 bar).
Adjustable steam control
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun has adjustable steam control, the average portable steam cleaner does not.
10 g/min stronger steam flow
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers stronger steam flow than the average portable steam cleaner (40 g/min vs 30 g/min).
30 seconds faster heat-up
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers faster heat-up than the average portable steam cleaner (150 seconds vs 180 seconds).
2 m longer power cord
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers longer power cord than the average portable steam cleaner (5 m vs 3 m).
20 ml larger water tank
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers larger water tank than the average portable steam cleaner (370 ml vs 350 ml).
20 ml larger boiler capacity
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers larger boiler capacity than the average portable steam cleaner (370 ml vs 350 ml).
3 more accessories
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers more accessories than the average portable steam cleaner (12 vs 9).
Scraper tool included
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun includes scraper tool, the average portable steam cleaner does not.
Cord storage
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun has cord storage, the average portable steam cleaner does not.
105 mm shallower body
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers shallower body than the average portable steam cleaner (125 mm vs 230 mm).
30 mm shorter height
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers shorter height than the average portable steam cleaner (236 mm vs 266 mm).

Why is Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun worse than the average portable steam cleaner?

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50 W less power
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers less power than the average portable steam cleaner (1000 W vs 1050 W).
1 fewer small-brush cloths
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers fewer small-brush cloths than the average portable steam cleaner (0 vs 1).
No funnel
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun does not include funnel, the average portable steam cleaner does.
113 mm wider body
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers wider body than the average portable steam cleaner (258 mm vs 145 mm).
0.06 kg heavier weight
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers heavier weight than the average portable steam cleaner (1.7 kg vs 1.68 kg).
No auto shut-off
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun does not have auto shut-off, the average portable steam cleaner does.
No auto shut-off
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun does not have auto shut-off, the average portable steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the portable steam cleaner has auto shut-off.
When it matters: It matters if this feature changes convenience, versatility, safety, or ease of use.
Importance: LOW
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun does not have auto shut-off, the average portable steam cleaner does.
50 W less power
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers less power than the average portable steam cleaner (1000 W vs 1050 W).
What it is: Shows the power rating of the portable steam cleaner.
When it matters: It matters if you want stronger performance, better reach, or more flexibility in use.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: At least 1000 W
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers less power than the average portable steam cleaner (1000 W vs 1050 W).1000 W vs 1050 W
1 fewer small-brush cloths
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers fewer small-brush cloths than the average portable steam cleaner (0 vs 1).
What it is: Shows the n. of microfiber cloths for small brush of the portable steam cleaner.
When it matters: It matters if you want stronger performance, better reach, or more flexibility in use.
Importance: LOW
Good value: At least 1 cloth
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers fewer small-brush cloths than the average portable steam cleaner (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
No funnel
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun does not include funnel, the average portable steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the portable steam cleaner comes with funnel.
When it matters: It matters if this feature changes convenience, versatility, safety, or ease of use.
Importance: LOW
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun does not include funnel, the average portable steam cleaner does.
113 mm wider body
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers wider body than the average portable steam cleaner (258 mm vs 145 mm).
What it is: Shows the width of the portable steam cleaner.
When it matters: It matters if you want quicker handling, a faster start, or a more compact design.
Importance: LOW
Good value: Up to 300 mm
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers wider body than the average portable steam cleaner (258 mm vs 145 mm).258 mm vs 145 mm
0.06 kg heavier weight
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers heavier weight than the average portable steam cleaner (1.7 kg vs 1.68 kg).
What it is: Shows the weight of the portable steam cleaner.
When it matters: It matters if you want quicker handling, a faster start, or a more compact design.
Importance: LOW
Good value: Up to 2 kg
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun offers heavier weight than the average portable steam cleaner (1.7 kg vs 1.68 kg).1.74 kg vs 1.68 kg
7.6% lower user score
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun has a lower user score than the average portable steam cleaner (7.43 vs 8).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category.
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Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun has a lower user score than the average portable steam cleaner (7.43 vs 8).7.43 vs 8
28.6% more expensive
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun is more expensive than the average portable steam cleaner (£45 vs £35).
Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun is more expensive than the average portable steam cleaner (£45 vs £35).£45 vs £35

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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun?

Powerful 4-bar pressure and 1000W output effectively dissolves tough grease and dirt without chemical cleaners
Lightweight and compact design makes it easy to maneuver for various tasks
Versatile range of accessories included (such as a grout brush, garment steamer attachment, and window squeegee)
Generous 5-meter power cord provides excellent reach
Dual wet and dry steam modes allow for both heavy descaling and gentle garment refreshing

What customers dislike about Hoover SGE1000 011 Steam Gun?

Small water tank (approx. 0.37L) limits the continuous run time to about 15-20 minutes
Must be allowed to cool down completely before the pressurized tank can be safely refilled
Requires manually holding down the steam trigger, which can cause hand fatigue during extended use
Build quality of some of the plastic attachments can feel fragile under heavy pressure

Expert reviews

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16/04/2021

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