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Karcher SC 2 EasyFix Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£110
Avg. price in US: ~$120
Steam pressure: 3.2 bar
Heat-up time: ?
Power rating: 1,500 W
Water tank capacity: 1,000 ml
Weight: 2 kg

Karcher SC 2 EasyFix 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.

7.5

Very good

7.0

Very good

9.2

Exceptional

7.4
Hard-floor cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Rotating / motorized pads
25.0%
10
Swivel / flexible floor head
20.0%
?
Heat-up time
15.0%
10
Weight
10.0%
5.5
Power rating
6.1
Upholstery cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Upholstery / fabric tool
25.0%
4.0
Extension hose
20.0%
?
Heat-up time
15.0%
10
Weight
10.0%
?
Accessory count
7.4
Grout cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
?
Jet nozzle
25.0%
?
Detail brushes included
20.0%
4.0
Extension hose
15.0%
?
Heat-up time
10.0%
10
Weight
7.3
Car-interior cleaning
Score components:
25.0%
4.0
Extension hose
20.0%
?
Jet nozzle
15.0%
?
Detail brushes included
15.0%
?
Heat-up time
15.0%
10
Weight
10.0%
?
Accessory count

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#16 in Best Karcher Steam Cleaners
#33 in Best Cheap Steam Cleaners
#73 in Best Steam Cleaners for Floors
#77 in Best Steam Cleaners for Sofas and Upholstery
#77 in Best Steam Cleaners for Grout
#77 in Best Steam Cleaners for Tiles
#88 in Best Steam Cleaners

Verdict

The Karcher SC 2 EasyFix is a lightweight 2.9 kg entry-level cylinder steam cleaner powered by a 1500-watt motor that delivers up to 3.2 bar of steam pressure from its 1-litre water tank. Key performance benefits include a 20-minute continuous runtime capable of covering a 75 m² surface area, a chemical-free design that eliminates 99.99% of household bacteria, a two-stage variable steam flow control, and a convenient hook-and-loop EasyFix floor tool for touchless cloth changes. However, notable drawbacks include a relatively long 6.5-minute heat-up time, an inability to refill the fixed pressurised tank mid-clean without letting it cool first, and messy cord management due to a lack of an automatic power cable rewind.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Karcher SC 2 EasyFix

Overall score

7.5

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Performance

6.3

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Steam pressure

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

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.

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

Importance: HIGH

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

5.2

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Cordless

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

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

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

9.3

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Suitable for allergy sufferers

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has 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

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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

?

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

7.0

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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

?

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

?

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

?

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

?

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

9.0

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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

6.9

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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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Karcher SC 2 EasyFix vs the average steam cleaner

Why is Karcher SC 2 EasyFix better than the average steam cleaner?

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2 kg lighter
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix weighs less than the average steam cleaner (2 kg vs 4 kg).
What it is: Measures the weight of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by weight.
Importance: MEDIUM
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix weighs less than the average steam cleaner (2 kg vs 4 kg).2 kg vs 4 kg
70 mm shorter
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix is shorter than the average steam cleaner (260 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
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix is shorter than the average steam cleaner (260 mm vs 330 mm).260 mm vs 330 mm
200 ml larger water tank capacity
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1000 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
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1000 ml vs 800 ml).1000 ml vs 800 ml
44 mm narrower
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix is narrower than the average steam cleaner (250 mm vs 294 mm).
What it is: Measures the width of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by width.
Importance: LOW
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix is narrower than the average steam cleaner (250 mm vs 294 mm).250 mm vs 294 mm
14.5% higher user score
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix has a higher user score than the average steam cleaner (9.16 vs 8).
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.
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix has a higher user score than the average steam cleaner (9.16 vs 8).9.16 vs 8
48.8% more popular
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix is more popular than the average steam cleaner (10 vs 6.722).
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.
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix is more popular than the average steam cleaner (10 vs 6.722).10 vs 6.72
18.2% cheaper
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix is cheaper than the average steam cleaner (£110 vs £130).
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix is cheaper than the average steam cleaner (£110 vs £130).£110 vs £130
200 ml larger water tank capacity
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1000 ml vs 800 ml).
2 kg lighter
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix weighs less than the average steam cleaner (2 kg vs 4 kg).
70 mm shorter
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix is shorter than the average steam cleaner (260 mm vs 330 mm).
44 mm narrower
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix is narrower than the average steam cleaner (250 mm vs 294 mm).

Why is Karcher SC 2 EasyFix worse than the average steam cleaner?

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1 fewer steam levels
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix offers fewer steam levels than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 3).
0.3 bar lower steam pressure
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix has a lower steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (3.2 bar vs 3.5 bar).
1 g/min lower steam flow rate
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix has a lower steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (40 g/min vs 41 g/min).
No continuous refill system
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix does not have a continuous refill system, while the average steam cleaner does.
No detachable water tank
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix does not have a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does.
No water-level indicator
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner does.
1 m shorter power cord
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix has a shorter power cord than the average steam cleaner (4 m vs 5 m).
0.21 m shorter action radius
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (7 m vs 7.21 m).
No upholstery / fabric tool
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner does.
59.5 mm deeper
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix is deeper than the average steam cleaner (380 mm vs 320.5 mm).
No continuous refill system
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix 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
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix does not have a continuous refill system, while the average steam cleaner does.
No upholstery / fabric tool
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has upholstery / fabric tool.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by upholstery / fabric tool.
Importance: LOW
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner does.
No detachable water tank
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix 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
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix does not have a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does.
No water-level indicator
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has water level indicator.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by water level indicator.
Importance: LOW
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner does.
1 fewer steam levels
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix offers fewer steam levels than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 3).
What it is: Measures how many steam levels the steam cleaner offers.
When it matters: This matters when you want more control over steam output.
Importance: LOW
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix offers fewer steam levels than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
0.3 bar lower steam pressure
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix has a lower steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (3.2 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
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix has a lower steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (3.2 bar vs 3.5 bar).3.2 bar vs 3.5 bar
1 m shorter power cord
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix has a shorter power cord than the average steam cleaner (4 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
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix has a shorter power cord than the average steam cleaner (4 m vs 5 m).4 m vs 5 m
1 g/min lower steam flow rate
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix has a lower steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (40 g/min vs 41 g/min).
What it is: Measures the steam flow rate of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by steam flow rate.
Importance: HIGH
Karcher SC 2 EasyFix has a lower steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (40 g/min vs 41 g/min).40 g/min vs 41 g/min

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Third-party reviews

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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Karcher SC 2 EasyFix?

Chemical-free cleaning that sanitizes using only tap water
Lightweight, compact, and easy to maneuver around the home
Effective at lifting grease, grime, and light stains from tiles, hobs, and hard floors
EasyFix floor kit allows quick cloth changes without touching the dirt
Affordable entry-level price point with a useful multi-purpose accessory kit
Onboard storage provided to keep nozzles and brushes organized

What customers dislike about Karcher SC 2 EasyFix?

Cannot be refilled during use; requires the machine to cool down completely before reopening the pressurized tank
Relatively long initial heat-up time of around 5 to 6.5 minutes
Power cable is somewhat short and lacks an automatic rewind feature
Steam pressure of 3.2 bar can struggle with heavy-duty grime or thick limescale build-up
Small 1-liter tank capacity requires frequent refills during larger household cleaning jobs

Expert reviews

muminthemadhouse.com

05/09/2025

Summary of the review

Kärcher SC2 EasyFix Steam Cleaner Review

The Kärcher SC2 EasyFix, a reliable and eco-friendly steam cleaner with an 11-year track record, effectively kills 99.9% of bacteria without chemicals and features a 1-litre tank for 30 minutes of cleaning. It includes a convenient EasyFix floor nozzle system, child lock, and onboard storage, though it requires a 6.5-minute heat-up time and is best suited for light to medium tasks rather than heavy-duty grime.

idealhome.co.uk

26/05/2021

Summary of the review

Kärcher SC 2 Upright EasyFix review: a powerful and sturdy steam cleaner

The Ideal Home review characterizes the Kärcher SC 2 Upright EasyFix as a durable, "no-frills" steam mop that excels in floor cleaning performance with a slim, maneuverable design. While praised for its robust build, the unit is criticized for a lack of versatility, featuring no extra accessories, no detachable handheld unit, and limited included cleaning cloths.

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