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Karcher SC 1 Multi Comfort Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Heat-up time:30 secondsPower rating:1300 WWeight:1 kg

Karcher SC 1 Multi Comfort 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.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Steam Cleaners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Steam Cleaners category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 73% of steam-cleaners
6.8

Technical Score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
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
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

28%

5.7

Performance

24%

5.1

Tank

21%

9.1

Versatility

10%

5.7

Accessories

9%

9.2

Design

8%

9.3

Safety

â–¼Worse than 64% of steam-cleaners
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Karcher SC 1 Multi Comfort is a compact, chemical-free handheld steam cleaner featuring a 1,300-watt heating system, 3.0 bar maximum steam pressure, a 33 g/min steam rate, and an integrated 5-metre power cable. Main characteristics include a rapid 30-second heat-up time, an area performance of up to 30 m², an interactive LED control panel, and a replaceable descaling cartridge that extends the machine's service life up to five times. Key pros include its lightweight 1.6 kg design, an easy-to-fill 0.2-litre removable water tank that allows continuous refilling, high-temperature sanitisation that removes up to 99.999% of viruses and 99.99% of common bacteria, and a flexible extension hose for hard-to-reach places. However, major cons include a very small water tank capacity that requires frequent refills during extended cleaning tasks and an inability to tackle deeply set or heavily baked-on stains.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Karcher SC 1 Multi Comfort

Technical Score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
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
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

28%

5.7

Performance

24%

5.1

Tank

21%

9.1

Versatility

10%

5.7

Accessories

9%

9.2

Design

8%

9.3

Safety

6.8
Karcher SC 1 Multi Comfort has a technical score of 6.8 points, which is lower than 63.6% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Karcher SC 1 Multi Comfort has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 86.7% of products in this category.
1.0
Karcher SC 1 Multi Comfort has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 86.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.8/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.8
Karcher SC 1 Multi Comfort has a value-for-money score of 7.8 points, which is lower than 60.1% of products in this category.
Steam pressure
3 bar
Steam pressure
3 bar
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <3 bar – >5 bar
This steam cleaner has a steam pressure of 3 bar, which is lower than that of 77.3% of steam cleaners and matches that of 14.8% of steam cleaners.
Steam temperature
140 °C
Steam temperature
140 °C
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
This steam cleaner has a steam temperature of 140 °C, which is higher than that of 73.1% of steam cleaners and matches that of 14.6% of steam cleaners.
Steam flow rate
33 g/min
Steam flow rate
33 g/min
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <24 g/min – >110 g/min
This steam cleaner has a steam flow rate of 33 g/min, which is lower than that of 68.6% of steam cleaners and matches that of 4.3% of steam cleaners.
Heat-up time
30 seconds
Heat-up time
30 seconds
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
This steam cleaner has a heat-up time of 30 seconds, which is shorter than that of 58.7% of steam cleaners and matches that of 22.4% of steam cleaners.
Continuous steam time
5 minutes
Continuous steam time
5 minutes
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <11.5 minutes – >50 minutes
This steam cleaner has a continuous steam time of 5 minutes, which is shorter than that of 97% of steam cleaners and matches that of 3% of steam cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
This steam cleaner is corded only, unlike 4.2% of steam cleaners.
Action radius
6.2 m
Action radius
6.2 m
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
This steam cleaner has an action radius of 6.2 m, which is shorter than that of 65% of steam cleaners and matches that of 5% of steam cleaners.
Stainless steel boiler
no
Stainless steel boiler
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a stainless steel boiler, unlike 22.5% of steam cleaners.
Power rating
1,300 W
Power rating
1,300 W
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <1.1k W – >2.1k W
This steam cleaner has a power rating of 1,300 W, which is lower than that of 74.1% of steam cleaners and matches that of 8.4% of steam cleaners.
Water tank capacity
200 ml
Water tank capacity
200 ml
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
This steam cleaner has a water tank capacity of 200 ml, which is smaller than that of 93.3% of steam cleaners and matches that of 5% of steam cleaners.
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Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
â–² Better than 8% of models
This steam cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers, as are 91.6% of steam cleaners.
Product type
handheld steam cleaner
Convertible handheld design
no
Convertible handheld design
no
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
4
Accessory count
4
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <4 – >17
This steam cleaner includes 4 accessories, which is fewer than the number included with 82.4% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 7.8% of steam cleaners.
Mop pads included
1
Mop pads included
1
â–¼ 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
no
Carpet glider included
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a carpet glider, unlike 31.5% of steam cleaners.
Extension tubes / wands
no
Extension tubes / wands
no
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
This steam cleaner does not have extension tubes or wands, unlike 56.6% of steam cleaners.
Extension hose
yes
Extension hose
yes
â–² Better than 81% of models
This steam cleaner has an extension hose, as do 18.9% of steam cleaners.
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Wheels
no
Wheels
no
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
This steam cleaner does not have wheels, unlike 55.9% of steam cleaners.
Volume
7.407 L
Volume
7.407 L
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <16.224 L – >84.378 L
This steam cleaner has an external volume of 7.407 L.
Weight
1 kg
Weight
1 kg
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
This steam cleaner weighs 1 kg, which is lighter than 90.9% of steam cleaners and the same weight as 9.1% of steam cleaners.
Width
113 mm
Height
190 mm
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Child safety lock
yes
Child safety lock
yes
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² Better than 87% of models
This steam cleaner has automatic shut-off, as do 12.6% of steam cleaners.
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
no
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a trigger lock for continuous steam, unlike 26.6% of steam cleaners.
Descaling system
yes
Descaling system
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This steam cleaner has a descaling system, as do 25.2% of steam cleaners.
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Karcher SC 1 Multi Comfort vs the average steam cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceTankVersatilityAccessoriesDesignSafety
  • Includes an extension hose
    Extension hose
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This steam cleaner has an extension hose, while the average steam cleaner does not have an extension hose.
  • Detachable water tank
    Detachable water tank
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This steam cleaner has a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does not have a detachable water tank.
  • 74.4% lighter
    Weight
    1 kg
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% lighter: this steam cleaner is lighter than the average steam cleaner (1 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    1 kg vs 3.91 kg
  • Includes automatic shut-off
    Auto shut-off
    yes
    â–² 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 descaling system
    Descaling system
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This steam cleaner has a descaling system, while the average steam cleaner does not have a descaling system.
  • 5 °C higher steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    140 °C
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
    This steam cleaner has a higher steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (140 °C vs 135 °C).
    140 °C vs 135 °C
  • Includes a descaling reminder
    Descaling reminder
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This steam cleaner has a descaling reminder, while the average steam cleaner does not have a descaling reminder.
  • 2 years newer
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This steam cleaner was released more recently than the average steam cleaner.
    2,024 vs 2,018
  • 85.7% cheaper
    Karcher SC 1 Multi Comfort is cheaper than the average steam cleaner (£70 vs £130).
    £70 vs £130
  • 5 °C higher steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    140 °C
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
    This steam cleaner has a higher steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (140 °C vs 135 °C).
    140 °C vs 135 °C
  • 120 seconds shorter heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    30 seconds
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (30 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    30 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • Detachable water tank
    Detachable water tank
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This steam cleaner has a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does not have a detachable water tank.
  • 4 cm wider cleaning width
    Cleaning width
    34.5 cm
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <27 cm – >37.8 cm
    This steam cleaner has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (34.5 cm vs 30.5 cm).
    34.5 cm vs 30.5 cm
  • Includes an extension hose
    Extension hose
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This steam cleaner has an extension hose, while the average steam cleaner does not have an extension hose.
  • 74.4% lighter
    Weight
    1 kg
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% lighter: this steam cleaner is lighter than the average steam cleaner (1 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    1 kg vs 3.91 kg
  • 2 years newer
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This steam cleaner was released more recently than the average steam cleaner.
    2,024 vs 2,018
  • Includes automatic shut-off
    Auto shut-off
    yes
    â–² 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 descaling system
    Descaling system
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This steam cleaner has a descaling system, while the average steam cleaner does not have a descaling system.
  • Includes a descaling reminder
    Descaling reminder
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This steam cleaner has a descaling reminder, while the average steam cleaner does not have a descaling reminder.
  • 1 bar lower steam pressure
    Steam pressure
    3 bar
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >5 bar
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (3 bar vs 4 bar).
    3 bar vs 4 bar
  • 600 ml smaller water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    200 ml
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
    This steam cleaner has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (200 ml vs 800 ml).
    200 ml vs 800 ml
  • No upholstery / fabric tool
    Upholstery / fabric tool
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner has an upholstery or fabric tool.
  • No water-level indicator
    Water level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner has a water-level indicator.
  • 15 minutes shorter continuous steam time
    Continuous steam time
    5 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <11.5 minutes – >50 minutes
    This steam cleaner has a shorter continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (5 minutes vs 20 minutes).
    5 minutes vs 20 minutes
  • No wheels
    Wheels
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner has wheels.
  • 800 ml smaller boiler capacity
    Boiler capacity
    200 ml
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <200 ml – >1.8k ml
    This steam cleaner has a smaller boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (200 ml vs 1000 ml).
    200 ml vs 1,000 ml
  • 0.8 m shorter hose
    Hose length
    1.2 m
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a shorter hose than the average steam cleaner (1.2 m vs 2 m).
    1.2 m vs 2 m
  • 7.51x less popular
    Karcher SC 1 Multi Comfort is less popular than the average steam cleaner (1 vs 7.5).
    1 vs 7.51
  • 2.3% worse value for money
    Karcher SC 1 Multi Comfort offers worse value for money than the average steam cleaner (7.79 vs 8).
    7.79 vs 7.97
  • 0% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Karcher SC 1 Multi Comfort
    the average steam cleaner
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Karcher SC 1 Multi Comfort has a lower user score than the average steam cleaner (8.00 vs 8.004).
    8 vs 8
  • 1 bar lower steam pressure
    Steam pressure
    3 bar
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >5 bar
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (3 bar vs 4 bar).
    3 bar vs 4 bar
  • 15 minutes shorter continuous steam time
    Continuous steam time
    5 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <11.5 minutes – >50 minutes
    This steam cleaner has a shorter continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (5 minutes vs 20 minutes).
    5 minutes vs 20 minutes
  • 7 g/min lower steam flow rate
    Steam flow rate
    33 g/min
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <24 g/min – >110 g/min
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (33 g/min vs 40 g/min).
    33 g/min vs 40 g/min
  • 1 fewer steam levels
    Steam levels
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <2 – >5
    This steam cleaner offers fewer steam levels than the average steam cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 600 ml smaller water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    200 ml
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
    This steam cleaner has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (200 ml vs 800 ml).
    200 ml vs 800 ml
  • No water-level indicator
    Water level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner has a water-level indicator.
  • 800 ml smaller boiler capacity
    Boiler capacity
    200 ml
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <200 ml – >1.8k ml
    This steam cleaner has a smaller boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (200 ml vs 1000 ml).
    200 ml vs 1,000 ml
  • 0.8 m shorter hose
    Hose length
    1.2 m
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a shorter hose than the average steam cleaner (1.2 m vs 2 m).
    1.2 m vs 2 m
  • 0.8 m shorter action radius
    Action radius
    6.2 m
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (6.2 m vs 7 m).
    6.2 m vs 7 m
  • 200 W lower power rating
    Power rating
    1,300 W
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.1k W – >2.1k W
    This steam cleaner has a lower power rating than the average steam cleaner (1300 W vs 1500 W).
    1,300 W vs 1,500 W
  • No upholstery / fabric tool
    Upholstery / fabric tool
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner has an upholstery or fabric tool.
  • 5 fewer accessories
    Accessory count
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 – >17
    This steam cleaner includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (4 vs 9).
    4 vs 9
  • No extension tubes / wands
    Extension tubes / wands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have extension tubes or wands, while the average steam cleaner has extension tubes or wands.
  • No scraper / grout tool
    Scraper / grout tool
    no
    â–¼ 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.
  • No wheels
    Wheels
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner has wheels.

Graphic comparison of Karcher SC 1 Multi Comfort and other products in the Steam Cleaners category

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Karcher SC 1 Multi Comfort?

  • Extremely fast heat-up time, ready to use in about 30 seconds
  • Removable water tank that can be refilled continuously without waiting for cooldown
  • Highly versatile 4-in-1 design that easily converts from handheld to upright mop
  • Compact, lightweight, and ergonomic structure that takes up very little storage space
  • Cleans and sanitizes surfaces thoroughly using only tap water, completely chemical-free
  • Excellent maneuverability for reaching awkward corners, grout lines, and tight spaces

What customers dislike about Karcher SC 1 Multi Comfort?

  • Small 200ml water tank capacity requires frequent refills during larger cleaning tasks
  • Struggles to efficiently remove heavy limescale build-up or deeply deep-set, stubborn stains on its own
  • The power/steam trigger requires constant pressure, which can cause thumb and hand fatigue over extended use
  • Requires buying additional microfibres or extensions to cover larger floor surfaces or specialized jobs

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