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McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£110
Avg. price in US: ~$140
Steam pressure: ?
Heat-up time: 300 seconds
Power rating: 1,500 W
Water tank capacity: 739 ml
Weight: ?

McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner 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.

7.6

Very good

7.4

Very good

8.2

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%
6.4
Heat-up time
15.0%
?
Weight
10.0%
5.5
Power rating
5.7
Upholstery cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Upholstery / fabric tool
25.0%
4.0
Extension hose
20.0%
6.4
Heat-up time
15.0%
?
Weight
10.0%
10
Accessory count
8.1
Grout cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
10
Jet nozzle
25.0%
10
Detail brushes included
20.0%
4.0
Extension hose
15.0%
6.4
Heat-up time
10.0%
?
Weight
7.7
Car-interior cleaning
Score components:
25.0%
4.0
Extension hose
20.0%
10
Jet nozzle
15.0%
10
Detail brushes included
15.0%
6.4
Heat-up time
15.0%
?
Weight
10.0%
10
Accessory count

Best prices in UK

£?

Best rankings

#25 in Best Cheap Steam Cleaners
#63 in Best Steam Cleaners for Floors
#68 in Best Steam Cleaners for Sofas and Upholstery
#69 in Best Steam Cleaners for Grout
#69 in Best Steam Cleaners for Tiles
#76 in Best Steam Cleaners

Verdict

The McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner is a lightweight, handheld chemical-free sanitizer featuring a 1500-watt heating element, a 25-ounce water tank, and 30 PSI of steam pressure. It heats up in under 5 minutes to deliver up to 30 minutes of continuous steam, enhanced by a lockable on-demand steam trigger and a 16-piece versatile accessory kit including a floor mop head. Main advantages include its exceptional portability, integrated carry handle with cord wrap, and chemical-free deep-cleaning performance on diverse surfaces. However, some users note downsides such as a tendency to sputter water drops before emitting steam and a lack of temperature intensity for heavy automotive detailing.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner

Overall score

7.6

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Performance

7.4

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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

6.3

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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

8.8

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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

Mop head

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Accessories

7.1

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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

7.4

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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

7.4

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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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McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner vs the average steam cleaner

Why is McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner better than the average steam cleaner?

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6 more accessories
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner includes more accessories than the average steam cleaner (16 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
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner includes more accessories than the average steam cleaner (16 vs 10).16 vs 10
Includes a continuous-steam trigger lock
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner 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
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a trigger lock for continuous steam, while the average steam cleaner does not.
159.4 mm narrower
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner is narrower than the average steam cleaner (134.6 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
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner is narrower than the average steam cleaner (134.6 mm vs 294 mm).134.6 mm vs 294 mm
10 minutes longer continuous steam time
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a longer continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (30 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
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a longer continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (30 minutes vs 20 minutes).30 minutes vs 20 minutes
Includes extension tubes / wands
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has extension tubes or wands, while the average steam cleaner does not.
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
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has extension tubes or wands, while the average steam cleaner does not.
1.62 mm wider cleaning width
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (33 mm vs 31.4 mm).
What it is: Measures the cleaning width of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by cleaning width.
Importance: LOW
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (33 mm vs 31.4 mm).33.02 mm vs 31.4 mm
1 more mop pads
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 1).
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
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
Includes a window squeegee
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has window squeegee.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by window squeegee.
Importance: LOW
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not.
10 minutes longer continuous steam time
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a longer continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (30 minutes vs 20 minutes).
1.62 mm wider cleaning width
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (33 mm vs 31.4 mm).
6 more accessories
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner includes more accessories than the average steam cleaner (16 vs 10).
Includes extension tubes / wands
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has extension tubes or wands, while the average steam cleaner does not.
1 more mop pads
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 1).
Includes a window squeegee
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not.
159.4 mm narrower
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner is narrower than the average steam cleaner (134.6 mm vs 294 mm).
53.1 mm shorter
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner is shorter than the average steam cleaner (276.9 mm vs 330 mm).
1 newer release date
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner was released more recently than the average steam cleaner.
Includes a continuous-steam trigger lock
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a trigger lock for continuous steam, while the average steam cleaner does not.

Why is McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner worse than the average steam cleaner?

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20 °C lower steam temperature
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (100 °C vs 120 °C).
180 seconds longer heat-up time
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (300 seconds vs 120 seconds).
No detachable water tank
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner does not have a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does.
261 ml smaller boiler capacity
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a smaller boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (739 ml vs 1000 ml).
61 ml smaller water tank capacity
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (739 ml vs 800 ml).
0.43 m shorter power cord
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average steam cleaner (4.6 m vs 5 m).
No swivel / flexible floor head
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner does not have a swivel or flexible floor head, while the average steam cleaner does.
No upholstery / fabric tool
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner does.
Cannot be parked upright
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner does.
No wheels
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
No upholstery / fabric tool
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner 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
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner does.
No detachable water tank
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner 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
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner does not have a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does.
Cannot be parked upright
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has self-standing / parking position.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by self-standing / parking position.
Importance: LOW
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner does.
20 °C lower steam temperature
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (100 °C vs 120 °C).
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
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (100 °C vs 120 °C).100 °C vs 120 °C
No wheels
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has wheels.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by wheels.
Importance: LOW
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
No swivel / flexible floor head
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner 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
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner does not have a swivel or flexible floor head, while the average steam cleaner does.
180 seconds longer heat-up time
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (300 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
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (300 seconds vs 120 seconds).300 seconds vs 120 seconds
261 ml smaller boiler capacity
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a smaller boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (739 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
McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner has a smaller boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (739 ml vs 1000 ml).739 ml vs 1000 ml

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What customers like about McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner?

Fast heat-up time of under 5 minutes
Generous 16-piece accessory set including a floor mop, extensions, and brushes
Chemical-free cleaning safely sanitizes surfaces using only water
Excellent portability due to the lightweight design and included shoulder strap
Convenient lockable steam trigger allowing for continuous hands-free steaming
Provides a long 30 to 50 minutes of continuous steam output per fill

What customers dislike about McCulloch MC1270 Portable Power Steam Cleaner?

Tends to shoot or sputter water out of the nozzle before steam fully builds up
Can occasionally drip water during operation
Some components and attachments can get too hot to handle comfortably without wearing protective gloves
Steam temperature may feel too cool at times to tackle heavy-duty auto detailing or industrial grease
Not efficient or optimal for cleaning very large areas or heavy outdoor tasks due to its smaller handheld tank footprint

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