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Costway 1.5L Red Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£90
Avg. price in US: ~$100
Steam pressure: 4 bar
Heat-up time: 360 seconds
Power rating: 2000 W
Water tank capacity: 1,500 ml
Weight: 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.

7.9

Very good

7.7

Very good

8.7

Excellent

5.2
Hard-floor cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Rotating / motorized pads
25.0%
4.0
Swivel / flexible floor head
20.0%
5.6
Heat-up time
15.0%
6.1
Weight
10.0%
10
Power rating
6.8
Upholstery cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
10
Upholstery / fabric tool
25.0%
4.0
Extension hose
20.0%
5.6
Heat-up time
15.0%
6.1
Weight
10.0%
?
Accessory count
6.7
Grout cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
?
Jet nozzle
25.0%
?
Detail brushes included
20.0%
4.0
Extension hose
15.0%
5.6
Heat-up time
10.0%
6.1
Weight
6.4
Car-interior cleaning
Score components:
25.0%
4.0
Extension hose
20.0%
?
Jet nozzle
15.0%
?
Detail brushes included
15.0%
5.6
Heat-up time
15.0%
6.1
Weight
10.0%
?
Accessory count

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#7 in Best Professional Steam Cleaners
#13 in Best Cheap Steam Cleaners
#35 in Best Steam Cleaners for Mattresses
#42 in Best Steam Cleaners for Floors
#47 in Best Steam Cleaners for Grout
#47 in Best Steam Cleaners for Sofas and Upholstery
#47 in Best Steam Cleaners for Tiles
#48 in Best Steam Cleaners

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

Overall score

7.9

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Performance

7.7

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Steam pressure

What it is: Measures the steam pressure of the steam cleaner.

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Importance: HIGH

Steam temperature

What it is: Measures the steam temperature of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by steam temperature.

Importance: HIGH

Steam flow rate

What it is: Measures the steam flow rate of the steam cleaner.

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Importance: HIGH

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Heat-up time

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

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by heat-up time.

Importance: MEDIUM

Continuous steam time

What it is: Measures the continuous steam time of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by continuous steam time.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Tank

6.2

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Cordless

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has cordless.

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Importance: LOW

Action radius

What it is: Measures the action radius of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by action radius.

Importance: MEDIUM

Stainless steel boiler

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has stainless steel boiler.

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Importance: LOW

Power rating

What it is: Measures the power rating of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by power rating.

Importance: LOW

Water tank capacity

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

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by water tank capacity.

Importance: HIGH

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Versatility

8.5

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Suitable for allergy sufferers

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Importance: MEDIUM

Product type

What it is: Describes the product type of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by product type.

Importance: LOW

canister steam cleaner

Convertible handheld design

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has convertible handheld design.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by convertible handheld design.

Importance: LOW

Steam vacuum function

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has steam vacuum function.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by steam vacuum function.

Importance: LOW

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Floor nozzle type

What it is: Describes the floor nozzle type of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by floor nozzle type.

Importance: LOW

Rectangular floor head

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Accessories

8.2

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Accessory count

What it is: Measures the accessory count of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by accessory count.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Mop pads included

What it is: Measures the mop pads included of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by mop pads included.

Importance: LOW

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Carpet glider included

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has carpet glider included.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by carpet glider included.

Importance: LOW

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Extension tubes / wands

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has extension tubes / wands.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by extension tubes / wands.

Importance: LOW

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Extension hose

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has extension hose.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by extension hose.

Importance: LOW

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Design

8.3

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Wheels

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has wheels.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by wheels.

Importance: LOW

Volume

What it is: Measures the volume of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by volume.

Importance: LOW

Weight

What it is: Measures the weight of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by weight.

Importance: MEDIUM

Width

What it is: Measures the width of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by width.

Importance: LOW

Height

What it is: Measures the height of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by height.

Importance: LOW

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Safety

8.7

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Child safety lock

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

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by child safety lock.

Importance: LOW

Safety valve / safety cap

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

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by safety valve / safety cap.

Importance: LOW

Auto shut-off

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

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by auto shut-off.

Importance: LOW

Trigger lock / continuous steam lock

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

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by trigger lock / continuous steam lock.

Importance: LOW

Descaling system

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

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by descaling system.

Importance: LOW

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Costway 1.5L Red vs the average steam cleaner

Why is Costway 1.5L Red better than the average steam cleaner?

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700 ml larger water tank capacity
Costway 1.5L Red has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1500 ml vs 800 ml).
What it is: Measures the water tank capacity of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by water tank capacity.
Importance: HIGH
Costway 1.5L Red has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1500 ml vs 800 ml).1500 ml vs 800 ml
25 minutes longer continuous steam time
Costway 1.5L Red has a longer continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (45 minutes vs 20 minutes).
What it is: Measures the continuous steam time of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by continuous steam time.
Importance: MEDIUM
Costway 1.5L Red 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
Costway 1.5L Red has automatic shut-off, while the average steam cleaner does not.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has auto shut-off.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by auto shut-off.
Importance: LOW
Costway 1.5L Red has automatic shut-off, while the average steam cleaner does not.
500 W higher power rating
Costway 1.5L Red has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (2000 W vs 1500 W).
What it is: Measures the power rating of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by power rating.
Importance: LOW
Costway 1.5L Red has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (2000 W vs 1500 W).2000 W vs 1500 W
0.5 bar higher steam pressure
Costway 1.5L Red has a higher steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (4 bar vs 3.5 bar).
What it is: Measures the steam pressure of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by steam pressure.
Importance: HIGH
Costway 1.5L Red has a higher steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (4 bar vs 3.5 bar).4 bar vs 3.5 bar
Includes a continuous-steam trigger lock
Costway 1.5L Red has a trigger lock for continuous steam, while the average steam cleaner does not.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has trigger lock / continuous steam lock.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by trigger lock / continuous steam lock.
Importance: LOW
Costway 1.5L Red has a trigger lock for continuous steam, while the average steam cleaner does not.
500 ml larger boiler capacity
Costway 1.5L Red has a larger boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (1500 ml vs 1000 ml).
What it is: Measures the boiler capacity of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by boiler capacity.
Importance: MEDIUM
Costway 1.5L Red has a larger boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (1500 ml vs 1000 ml).1500 ml vs 1000 ml
80 mm shorter
Costway 1.5L Red is shorter than the average steam cleaner (250 mm vs 330 mm).
What it is: Measures the height of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by height.
Importance: LOW
Costway 1.5L Red is shorter than the average steam cleaner (250 mm vs 330 mm).250 mm vs 330 mm
25 minutes longer continuous steam time
Costway 1.5L Red has a longer continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (45 minutes vs 20 minutes).
0.5 bar higher steam pressure
Costway 1.5L Red has a higher steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (4 bar vs 3.5 bar).
700 ml larger water tank capacity
Costway 1.5L Red has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1500 ml vs 800 ml).
500 W higher power rating
Costway 1.5L Red has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (2000 W vs 1500 W).
500 ml larger boiler capacity
Costway 1.5L Red has a larger boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (1500 ml vs 1000 ml).
80 mm shorter
Costway 1.5L Red is shorter than the average steam cleaner (250 mm vs 330 mm).
54 mm narrower
Costway 1.5L Red is narrower than the average steam cleaner (240 mm vs 294 mm).
Includes automatic shut-off
Costway 1.5L Red has automatic shut-off, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes a continuous-steam trigger lock
Costway 1.5L Red has a trigger lock for continuous steam, while the average steam cleaner does not.

Why is Costway 1.5L Red worse than the average steam cleaner?

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240 seconds longer heat-up time
Costway 1.5L Red has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (360 seconds vs 120 seconds).
12 °C lower steam temperature
Costway 1.5L Red has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (108 °C vs 120 °C).
No continuous refill system
Costway 1.5L Red does not have a continuous refill system, while the average steam cleaner does.
No detachable water tank
Costway 1.5L Red does not have a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does.
1.71 m shorter action radius
Costway 1.5L Red has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (5.5 m vs 7.21 m).
0.5 m shorter hose
Costway 1.5L Red has a shorter hose than the average steam cleaner (1.5 m vs 2 m).
2 m shorter power cord
Costway 1.5L Red has a shorter power cord than the average steam cleaner (3 m vs 5 m).
Not suitable for allergy sufferers
Costway 1.5L Red is not suitable for allergy sufferers, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
No swivel / flexible floor head
Costway 1.5L Red does not have a swivel or flexible floor head, while the average steam cleaner does.
1 kg heavier
Costway 1.5L Red weighs more than the average steam cleaner (5 kg vs 4 kg).
109.5 mm deeper
Costway 1.5L Red is deeper than the average steam cleaner (430 mm vs 320.5 mm).
No continuous refill system
Costway 1.5L Red does not have a continuous refill system, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has continuous refill system.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by continuous refill system.
Importance: HIGH
Costway 1.5L Red does not have a continuous refill system, while the average steam cleaner does.
No detachable water tank
Costway 1.5L Red does not have a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has detachable water tank.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by detachable water tank.
Importance: LOW
Costway 1.5L Red does not have a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does.
Not suitable for allergy sufferers
Costway 1.5L Red is not suitable for allergy sufferers, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has suitable for allergy sufferers.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by suitable for allergy sufferers.
Importance: MEDIUM
Costway 1.5L Red is not suitable for allergy sufferers, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
1.71 m shorter action radius
Costway 1.5L Red has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (5.5 m vs 7.21 m).
What it is: Measures the action radius of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by action radius.
Importance: MEDIUM
Costway 1.5L Red has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (5.5 m vs 7.21 m).5.5 m vs 7.21 m
240 seconds longer heat-up time
Costway 1.5L Red has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (360 seconds vs 120 seconds).
What it is: Measures the heat-up time of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by heat-up time.
Importance: MEDIUM
Costway 1.5L Red has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (360 seconds vs 120 seconds).360 seconds vs 120 seconds
0.5 m shorter hose
Costway 1.5L Red has a shorter hose than the average steam cleaner (1.5 m vs 2 m).
What it is: Measures the hose length of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by hose length.
Importance: MEDIUM
Costway 1.5L Red has a shorter hose than the average steam cleaner (1.5 m vs 2 m).1.5 m vs 2 m
No swivel / flexible floor head
Costway 1.5L Red does not have a swivel or flexible floor head, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has swivel / flexible floor head.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by swivel / flexible floor head.
Importance: LOW
Costway 1.5L Red does not have a swivel or flexible floor head, while the average steam cleaner does.
2 m shorter power cord
Costway 1.5L Red has a shorter power cord than the average steam cleaner (3 m vs 5 m).
What it is: Measures the power cord length of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by power cord length.
Importance: LOW
Costway 1.5L Red has a shorter power cord than the average steam cleaner (3 m vs 5 m).3 m vs 5 m

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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

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

Expert reviews

the-gadgeteer.com

29/05/2020

Summary of the review

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