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Karcher SC 5 EasyFix Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£290
Steam pressure: 4.2 bar
Heat-up time: 180 seconds
Power rating: 2,200 W
Water tank capacity: 1,500 ml
Weight: 6 kg

Karcher SC 5 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.

8.5

Excellent

8.4

Excellent

9.0

Exceptional

7.0
Hard-floor cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Rotating / motorized pads
25.0%
10
Swivel / flexible floor head
20.0%
7.9
Heat-up time
15.0%
4.9
Weight
10.0%
10
Power rating
6.1
Upholstery cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
?
Upholstery / fabric tool
25.0%
4.0
Extension hose
20.0%
7.9
Heat-up time
15.0%
4.9
Weight
10.0%
4.2
Accessory count
6.9
Grout cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
?
Jet nozzle
25.0%
?
Detail brushes included
20.0%
4.0
Extension hose
15.0%
7.9
Heat-up time
10.0%
4.9
Weight
6.1
Car-interior cleaning
Score components:
25.0%
4.0
Extension hose
20.0%
?
Jet nozzle
15.0%
?
Detail brushes included
15.0%
7.9
Heat-up time
15.0%
4.9
Weight
10.0%
4.2
Accessory count

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#1 in Best Karcher Steam Cleaners
#2 in Best Professional Steam Cleaners
#6 in Best Steam Cleaners
#6 in Best Steam Cleaners for Grout
#6 in Best Steam Cleaners for Floors
#6 in Best Steam Cleaners for Sofas and Upholstery
#6 in Best Steam Cleaners for Tiles

Verdict

The Karcher SC 5 EasyFix is a premium, high-performance steam cleaner featuring a powerful 2200W or 2250W heating output, an impressive 4.2 bar maximum steam pressure, and a fast 3-minute heat-up time. Its dual-tank configuration consists of a 0.5-litre boiler and a removable, continuously refillable 1.5-litre fresh water tank, allowing it to cover an area performance of approximately 150 m² without interruption. A major standout feature is its proprietary VapoHydro technology, which blends hot water with the steam flow to easily loosen and rinse away stubborn grime, complemented by a versatile 2.3-metre steam hose and the convenient hook-and-loop EasyFix floor nozzle system for hands-free cloth removal. Main pros include its unmatched deep-cleaning power, which eliminates up to 99.999% of enveloped viruses and 99.99% of common bacteria without chemicals, alongside a generous water capacity for extended runtime. However, prominent cons include its premium price point, a bulky 6 kg frame that requires substantial storage space, and the lack of certain standard accessories like an integrated window squeegee tool.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Karcher SC 5 EasyFix

Overall score

8.5

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Performance

8.3

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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

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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

8.7

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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.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by stainless steel boiler.

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

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

6.8

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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

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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

7.7

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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

7.7

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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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Karcher SC 5 EasyFix vs the average steam cleaner

Why is Karcher SC 5 EasyFix better than the average steam cleaner?

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0.7 bar higher steam pressure
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a higher steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (4.2 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 5 EasyFix has a higher steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (4.2 bar vs 3.5 bar).4.2 bar vs 3.5 bar
700 ml larger water tank capacity
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix 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
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1500 ml vs 800 ml).1500 ml vs 800 ml
700 W higher power rating
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (2200 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
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (2200 W vs 1500 W).2200 W vs 1500 W
1.79 m longer action radius
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (9 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
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (9 m vs 7.21 m).9 m vs 7.21 m
Includes a descaling system
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a descaling system, while the average steam cleaner does not.
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
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a descaling system, while the average steam cleaner does not.
1 more steam levels
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix offers more steam levels than the average steam cleaner (4 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 5 EasyFix offers more steam levels than the average steam cleaner (4 vs 3).4 vs 3
0.3 m longer hose
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a longer hose than the average steam cleaner (2.3 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
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a longer hose than the average steam cleaner (2.3 m vs 2 m).2.3 m vs 2 m
19 g/min higher steam flow rate
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a higher steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (60 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 5 EasyFix has a higher steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (60 g/min vs 41 g/min).60 g/min vs 41 g/min
0.7 bar higher steam pressure
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a higher steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (4.2 bar vs 3.5 bar).
1 more steam levels
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix offers more steam levels than the average steam cleaner (4 vs 3).
19 g/min higher steam flow rate
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a higher steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (60 g/min vs 41 g/min).
700 ml larger water tank capacity
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1500 ml vs 800 ml).
700 W higher power rating
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (2200 W vs 1500 W).
1.79 m longer action radius
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (9 m vs 7.21 m).
0.3 m longer hose
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a longer hose than the average steam cleaner (2.3 m vs 2 m).
1 m longer power cord
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (6 m vs 5 m).
30 mm shorter
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix is shorter than the average steam cleaner (300 mm vs 330 mm).
Includes a descaling system
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a descaling system, while the average steam cleaner does not.

Why is Karcher SC 5 EasyFix worse than the average steam cleaner?

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60 seconds longer heat-up time
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (180 seconds vs 120 seconds).
500 ml smaller boiler capacity
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a smaller boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (500 ml vs 1000 ml).
3 fewer accessories
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (7 vs 10).
2 kg heavier
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix weighs more than the average steam cleaner (6 kg vs 4 kg).
109.5 mm deeper
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix is deeper than the average steam cleaner (430 mm vs 320.5 mm).
6 mm wider
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix is wider than the average steam cleaner (300 mm vs 294 mm).
2 kg heavier
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix weighs more than the average steam cleaner (6 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 5 EasyFix weighs more than the average steam cleaner (6 kg vs 4 kg).6 kg vs 4 kg
3 fewer accessories
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (7 vs 10).
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
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (7 vs 10).7 vs 10
500 ml smaller boiler capacity
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a smaller boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (500 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
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a smaller boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (500 ml vs 1000 ml).500 ml vs 1000 ml
109.5 mm deeper
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix is deeper than the average steam cleaner (430 mm vs 320.5 mm).
What it is: Measures the depth of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by depth.
Importance: LOW
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix is deeper than the average steam cleaner (430 mm vs 320.5 mm).430 mm vs 320.5 mm
60 seconds longer heat-up time
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (180 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
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (180 seconds vs 120 seconds).180 seconds vs 120 seconds
2.23x more expensive
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix is more expensive than the average steam cleaner (£290 vs £130).
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix is more expensive than the average steam cleaner (£290 vs £130).£290 vs £130
6 mm wider
Karcher SC 5 EasyFix is wider than the average steam cleaner (300 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 5 EasyFix is wider than the average steam cleaner (300 mm vs 294 mm).300 mm vs 294 mm

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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Karcher SC 5 EasyFix?

Impressive 4.2 bar steam power that handles stubborn grime effectively
VapoHydro function which adds hot water to the steam jet to easily wash away loosened dirt
Continuous, uninterrupted cleaning thanks to the dual-tank system that allows refilling during use
Quick setup and fast heat-up time of approximately three minutes
Hands-free cloth detachment with the EasyFix velcro and foot tab system
Highly versatile with multiple steam settings and interchangeable accessories for floors, grout, and kitchens
Smooth movement between rooms due to the integrated wheels

What customers dislike about Karcher SC 5 EasyFix?

High premium price point compared to entry-level models
Bulky design makes it somewhat large and heavy to lift or store away easily
Lack of an automatic power cable rewind function
Can leave a noticeable amount of wet residue or rest moisture on floors at higher steam levels
Noticeably noisy when used on the highest performance settings
Some instances of minor water leakage or condensation dripping during initial steam generation

Expert reviews

galaxus.ch

14/06/2024

Summary of the review

Kärcher steam cleaner – a steamer for the whole apartment

The Kärcher SC 5 Deluxe is praised for its versatility, rapid 30-second heat-up time, powerful chemical-free cleaning, and a convenient, continuously fillable 1.3-liter water tank. While it excels at general apartment maintenance and includes useful attachments for textiles, it struggles with heavily soiled outdoor surfaces, features confusing instructions, and requires separate purchases for key accessories, with some attachments suffering from water condensation issues.

trustedreviews.com

23/07/2018

Summary of the review

Karcher SC5 easyFix Premium Steam Cleaner Review

The Karcher SC5 EasyFix Premium is a highly powerful domestic steam cleaner featuring 4.2-bar pressure, a dual-tank system for continuous use, and a versatile EasyFix floor head. The review highlights the unique VapoHydro mode for removing heavy grease and dirt as a major pro, alongside its excellent, quick floor-mopping capability. While effective, the unit is noted for its high price and potential to damage delicate fixtures due to its immense power.

telegraph.co.uk

08/12/2025

Summary of the review

Does Kärcher’s top steam cleaner deserve a spot in your home? I put this grime-buster to the test

The Telegraph awarded the Kärcher SC 5 EasyFix a perfect 10/10, highlighting its versatility as a heavy-duty cleaner featuring five adjustable steam levels, a VapoHydro function for stubborn grime, and a convenient, removable water tank for continuous use. While praised for its effective cleaning power and easy-to-use velcro floor nozzle, the premium £349 unit is noted for being quite heavy at 6kg, which makes carrying it up stairs difficult. Additionally, the reviewer found it can leak water when using the upholstery brush, and its high-steam settings may leave surfaces too wet.

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