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Costway 1.5L Red Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Heat-up time:360 secondsPower rating:2000 WWeight:5 kg

Costway 1.5L Red Review: Compare 61 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Steam Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Steam Cleaners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical Score

20%

8.4

User score

▲Better than 69% of steam-cleaners
7.6

Technical Score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Versatility, Accessories, Design, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components

28%

7.6

Performance

24%

6.2

Tank

21%

8.2

Versatility

10%

8.4

Accessories

9%

8.4

Design

8%

8.7

Safety

▲Better than 65% of steam-cleaners
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 3,574 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▲Better than 70% of steam-cleaners
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Verdict

The COSTWAY 1.5L Red Multipurpose Steam Cleaner features a 2000W heating element, a 1.5-litre water tank, and provides a maximum steam pressure of up to 4.0 bar with temperatures reaching 226°F (108°C). Its primary characteristics include a rapid 5-to-9 minute preheating time, a continuous runtime of 30 to 45 minutes depending on the steam rate, an integrated red LED low-water warning indicator, and a versatile kit containing up to 19 accessories for chemical-free household deep cleaning. Main advantages include powerful grease and grime removal, adjustable steam control, exceptional multi-surface performance, and enhanced safety features like a trigger lock and safety-valve tank cap. However, potential drawbacks include a mandatory cool-down period requiring users to empty and refill the unit after each continuous cleaning cycle, alongside rare consumer reports of localized overheating or flimsy attachment fittings.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Costway 1.5L Red

Technical Score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Versatility, Accessories, Design, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components:

28%

7.6

Performance

24%

6.2

Tank

21%

8.2

Versatility

10%

8.4

Accessories

9%

8.4

Design

8%

8.7

Safety

7.6
Costway 1.5L Red has a technical score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 65% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 3,574 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.4
Costway 1.5L Red has a user score of 8.36 points, which is higher than 69.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Steam Cleaners category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 71% of models
Popularity:
Costway 1.5L Red has a popularity score of 8.7 points, which is higher than 71.3% of products in this category.
8.7
Costway 1.5L Red has a popularity score of 8.7 points, which is higher than 71.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Steam Cleaners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Steam Cleaners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.4
Costway 1.5L Red has a value-for-money score of 8.4 points, which is higher than 79% of products in this category.
Steam pressure
4 bar
Steam pressure
4 bar
▲ Better than 50% of models
Market range: <3 bar – >5 bar
This steam cleaner has a steam pressure of 4 bar, which is higher than that of 50% of steam cleaners and matches that of 28.4% of steam cleaners.
Steam temperature
108 °C
Steam temperature
108 °C
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
This steam cleaner has a steam temperature of 108 °C, which is lower than that of 60% of steam cleaners and matches that of 1.5% of steam cleaners.
Steam flow rate
?
Heat-up time
360 seconds
Heat-up time
360 seconds
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
This steam cleaner has a heat-up time of 360 seconds, which is longer than that of 67.1% of steam cleaners and matches that of 7% of steam cleaners.
Continuous steam time
45 minutes
Continuous steam time
45 minutes
▲ Better than 71% of models
Market range: <11.5 minutes – >50 minutes
This steam cleaner has a continuous steam time of 45 minutes, which is longer than that of 71.2% of steam cleaners and matches that of 13.6% of steam cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
▼ Worse than 4% of models
This steam cleaner is corded only, unlike 4.2% of steam cleaners.
Action radius
5.5 m
Action radius
5.5 m
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
This steam cleaner has an action radius of 5.5 m, which is shorter than that of 80% of steam cleaners and matches that of 4.2% of steam cleaners.
Stainless steel boiler
no
Stainless steel boiler
no
▼ Worse than 23% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a stainless steel boiler, unlike 22.5% of steam cleaners.
Power rating
2000 W
Power rating
2000 W
▲ Better than 79% of models
Market range: <1.1k W – >2.1k W
This steam cleaner has a power rating of 2000 W, which is higher than that of 79% of steam cleaners and matches that of 8.4% of steam cleaners.
Water tank capacity
1,500 ml
Water tank capacity
1,500 ml
▲ Better than 73% of models
Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
This steam cleaner has a water tank capacity of 1,500 ml, which is larger than that of 73.3% of steam cleaners and matches that of 8.3% of steam cleaners.
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Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
▼ Worse than 92% of models
This steam cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, unlike 92.3% of steam cleaners.
Product type
canister steam cleaner
Convertible handheld design
no
Convertible handheld design
no
▼ Worse than 18% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a convertible handheld design, unlike 18.2% of steam cleaners.
Steam vacuum function
no
Steam vacuum function
no
▼ Worse than 13% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a steam vacuum function, unlike 12.6% of steam cleaners.
Floor nozzle type
Rectangular floor head
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Accessory count
19
Accessory count
19
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <4 – >17
This steam cleaner includes 19 accessories, which is more than the number included with 93% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 0.7% of steam cleaners.
Mop pads included
1
Mop pads included
1
▼ Worse than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This steam cleaner includes 1 mop pad, which is more than the number included with 12.6% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 52.5% of steam cleaners.
Carpet glider included
yes
Carpet glider included
yes
▲ Better than 69% of models
This steam cleaner has a carpet glider, as do 30.8% of steam cleaners.
Extension tubes / wands
yes
Extension tubes / wands
yes
▲ Better than 44% of models
This steam cleaner has extension tubes or wands, as do 55.9% of steam cleaners.
Extension hose
no
Extension hose
no
▼ Worse than 20% of models
This steam cleaner does not have an extension hose, unlike 19.6% of steam cleaners.
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Wheels
yes
Wheels
yes
▲ Better than 45% of models
This steam cleaner has wheels, as do 55.2% of steam cleaners.
Volume
25.8 L
Volume
25.8 L
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <16.224 L – >84.378 L
This steam cleaner has an external volume of 25.8 L.
Weight
5 kg
Weight
5 kg
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
This steam cleaner weighs 5 kg, which is heavier than 63.6% of steam cleaners and the same weight as 17.5% of steam cleaners.
Width
240 mm
Height
250 mm
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Child safety lock
yes
Child safety lock
yes
▲ Better than 41% of models
This steam cleaner has a child safety lock, as do 59.4% of steam cleaners.
Safety valve / safety cap
yes
Safety valve / safety cap
yes
▲ Better than 40% of models
This steam cleaner has a safety valve or safety cap, as do 60.1% of steam cleaners.
Auto shut-off
yes
Auto shut-off
yes
▲ Better than 87% of models
This steam cleaner has automatic shut-off, as do 12.6% of steam cleaners.
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
yes
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
yes
▲ Better than 74% of models
This steam cleaner has a trigger lock for continuous steam, as do 25.9% of steam cleaners.
Descaling system
no
Descaling system
no
▼ Worse than 26% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a descaling system, unlike 25.9% of steam cleaners.
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Costway 1.5L Red vs the average steam cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceTankVersatilityAccessoriesDesignSafety
  • 700 ml larger water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    1,500 ml
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1500 ml vs 800 ml).
    1,500 ml vs 800 ml
  • 10 more accessories
    Accessory count
    19
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <4 – >17
    This steam cleaner includes more accessories than the average steam cleaner (19 vs 9).
    19 vs 9
  • 25 minutes longer continuous steam time
    Continuous steam time
    45 minutes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <11.5 minutes – >50 minutes
    This steam cleaner has a longer continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (45 minutes vs 20 minutes).
    45 minutes vs 20 minutes
  • Includes automatic shut-off
    Auto shut-off
    yes
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This steam cleaner has automatic shut-off, while the average steam cleaner does not have automatic shut-off.
  • 500 W higher power rating
    Power rating
    2000 W
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <1.1k W – >2.1k W
    This steam cleaner has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (2000 W vs 1500 W).
    2,000 W vs 1,500 W
  • Includes a continuous-steam trigger lock
    Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This steam cleaner has a trigger lock for continuous steam, while the average steam cleaner does not have a trigger lock for continuous steam.
  • 500 ml larger boiler capacity
    Boiler capacity
    1,500 ml
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <200 ml – >1.8k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (1500 ml vs 1000 ml).
    1,500 ml vs 1,000 ml
  • Includes a carpet glider
    Carpet glider included
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This steam cleaner has a carpet glider, while the average steam cleaner does not have a carpet glider.
  • 5.7% better value for money
    Costway 1.5L Red offers better value for money than the average steam cleaner (8.43 vs 8).
    8.43 vs 7.97
  • 44.4% cheaper
    Costway 1.5L Red is cheaper than the average steam cleaner (£90 vs £130).
    £90 vs £130
  • 16.4% more popular
    Costway 1.5L Red is more popular than the average steam cleaner (8.75 vs 7.5).
    8.75 vs 7.51
  • 4.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    Costway 1.5L Red
    the average steam cleaner
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Costway 1.5L Red has a higher user score than the average steam cleaner (8.36 vs 8.004).
    8.36 vs 8
  • 25 minutes longer continuous steam time
    Continuous steam time
    45 minutes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <11.5 minutes – >50 minutes
    This steam cleaner has a longer continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (45 minutes vs 20 minutes).
    45 minutes vs 20 minutes
  • 700 ml larger water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    1,500 ml
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1500 ml vs 800 ml).
    1,500 ml vs 800 ml
  • 500 W higher power rating
    Power rating
    2000 W
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <1.1k W – >2.1k W
    This steam cleaner has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (2000 W vs 1500 W).
    2,000 W vs 1,500 W
  • 500 ml larger boiler capacity
    Boiler capacity
    1,500 ml
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <200 ml – >1.8k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (1500 ml vs 1000 ml).
    1,500 ml vs 1,000 ml
  • 10 more accessories
    Accessory count
    19
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <4 – >17
    This steam cleaner includes more accessories than the average steam cleaner (19 vs 9).
    19 vs 9
  • Includes a carpet glider
    Carpet glider included
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This steam cleaner has a carpet glider, while the average steam cleaner does not have a carpet glider.
  • Includes a window squeegee
    Window squeegee
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This steam cleaner has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not have a window squeegee.
  • 2 years newer
    Release date
    2020
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This steam cleaner was released more recently than the average steam cleaner.
    2,020 vs 2,018
  • Includes automatic shut-off
    Auto shut-off
    yes
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This steam cleaner has automatic shut-off, while the average steam cleaner does not have automatic shut-off.
  • Includes a continuous-steam trigger lock
    Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This steam cleaner has a trigger lock for continuous steam, while the average steam cleaner does not have a trigger lock for continuous steam.
  • No continuous refill system
    Continuous refill system
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a continuous refill system, while the average steam cleaner has a continuous refill system.
  • Not suitable for allergy sufferers
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • 27 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    108 °C
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (108 °C vs 135 °C).
    108 °C vs 135 °C
  • 210 seconds longer heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    360 seconds
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (360 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    360 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • 1.5 m shorter action radius
    Action radius
    5.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (5.5 m vs 7 m).
    5.5 m vs 7 m
  • No swivel / flexible floor head
    Swivel / flexible floor head
    no
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a swivel or flexible floor head, while the average steam cleaner has a swivel or flexible floor head.
  • 27.9% heavier
    Weight
    5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% heavier: this steam cleaner is heavier than the average steam cleaner (5 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    5 kg vs 3.91 kg
  • 0.5 m shorter hose
    Hose length
    1.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a shorter hose than the average steam cleaner (1.5 m vs 2 m).
    1.5 m vs 2 m
  • 27 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    108 °C
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (108 °C vs 135 °C).
    108 °C vs 135 °C
  • 210 seconds longer heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    360 seconds
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (360 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    360 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • No continuous refill system
    Continuous refill system
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a continuous refill system, while the average steam cleaner has a continuous refill system.
  • 1.5 m shorter action radius
    Action radius
    5.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (5.5 m vs 7 m).
    5.5 m vs 7 m
  • 0.5 m shorter hose
    Hose length
    1.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a shorter hose than the average steam cleaner (1.5 m vs 2 m).
    1.5 m vs 2 m
  • 2 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    3 m
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <4 m – >7.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average steam cleaner (3 m vs 5 m).
    3 m vs 5 m
  • Not suitable for allergy sufferers
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • No swivel / flexible floor head
    Swivel / flexible floor head
    no
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a swivel or flexible floor head, while the average steam cleaner has a swivel or flexible floor head.
  • No scraper / grout tool
    Scraper / grout tool
    no
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a scraper or grout tool, while the average steam cleaner has a scraper or grout tool.
  • 27.9% heavier
    Weight
    5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% heavier: this steam cleaner is heavier than the average steam cleaner (5 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    5 kg vs 3.91 kg

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Third-party reviews

Based on 3,574 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Costway 1.5L Red?

  • Efficient for cleaning tile grout, shower surfaces, and hard floors
  • Generous 1.5L tank capacity provides up to 30-45 minutes of continuous steam
  • Comes with a wide, versatile array of 19 accessories for multi-surface cleaning
  • Features a lock mechanism for uninterrupted steam release without holding the trigger
  • Equipped with functional safety features like a child lock and automatic shut-off
  • Designed with rolling wheels and a long power cord making it easy to maneuver

What customers dislike about Costway 1.5L Red?

  • Takes a relatively long time (5 to 6 minutes) to completely pre-heat
  • Steam temperature and pressure can sometimes drop during extended, heavy-duty cleaning
  • Tends to produce excess water or leave surfaces quite wet rather than producing completely dry vapor
  • The extension wands and plastic attachments can feel thin, flimsy, or break under pressure
  • Not highly effective for lifting deep traffic stains out of carpets

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