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Avg. price:~£220Heat-up time:720 secondsPower rating:1500 WWeight:5.9 kg

McCulloch MC1385 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

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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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–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

80%

7.3

Technical Score

20%

8.9

User score

â–²Better than 61% of steam-cleaners
7.3

Technical Score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
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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–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

28%

6.7

Performance

24%

6.9

Tank

21%

9.1

Versatility

10%

8.5

Accessories

9%

5.8

Design

8%

6.6

Safety

â–²Better than 56% of steam-cleaners
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 27,325 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 91% of steam-cleaners
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Verdict

The McCulloch MC1385 Deluxe Canister Steam Cleaner is a powerful 1500-watt appliance operating at 12.5 amps and 120 volts, designed for chemical-free deep cleaning and sanitation. It features a large 64-ounce (1.89-litre) boiler-fed water tank that produces up to 58 PSI (4 bar) of steam pressure at temperatures exceeding 200°F (93°C), with variable steam rates ranging from 15 g/min to 31 g/min. Its main pros include an impressive continuous runtime of up to 120 minutes, a comprehensive kit of 23 versatile accessories, an integrated lockable steam trigger, and excellent maneuverability provided by a 10-foot steam hose combined with an 18-foot power cord. However, its notable cons include a relatively long initial heating and pressure-building time of 12 minutes, a slightly bulky design that makes it heavy to carry up stairs, a narrow tank opening prone to spills during refills, and the lack of an integrated vacuum suction feature to remove remaining water residue.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner McCulloch MC1385

Technical Score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
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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–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

28%

6.7

Performance

24%

6.9

Tank

21%

9.1

Versatility

10%

8.5

Accessories

9%

5.8

Design

8%

6.6

Safety

7.3
McCulloch MC1385 has a technical score of 7.3 points, which is higher than 55.9% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.9/ 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
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 27,325 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.9
McCulloch MC1385 has a user score of 8.88 points, which is higher than 90.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
McCulloch MC1385 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92.3% of products in this category.
10
McCulloch MC1385 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
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–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

8.2
McCulloch MC1385 has a value-for-money score of 8.2 points, which is higher than 65% of products in this category.
Steam pressure
?
Steam temperature
100 °C
Steam temperature
100 °C
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
This steam cleaner has a steam temperature of 100 °C, which is lower than that of 63.1% of steam cleaners and matches that of 30% of steam cleaners.
Steam flow rate
?
Heat-up time
720 seconds
Heat-up time
720 seconds
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
This steam cleaner has a heat-up time of 720 seconds, which is longer than that of 95.1% of steam cleaners and matches that of 3.5% of steam cleaners.
Continuous steam time
120 minutes
Continuous steam time
120 minutes
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <11.5 minutes – >50 minutes
This steam cleaner has a continuous steam time of 120 minutes, which is longer than that of 98.5% 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
8.5 m
Action radius
8.5 m
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
This steam cleaner has an action radius of 8.5 m, which is longer than that of 89.2% of steam cleaners and matches that of 1.7% 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
1,500 W
Power rating
1,500 W
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
Market range: <1.1k W – >2.1k W
This steam cleaner has a power rating of 1,500 W, which is higher than that of 30.1% of steam cleaners and matches that of 23.8% of steam cleaners.
Water tank capacity
1,890 ml
Water tank capacity
1,890 ml
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
This steam cleaner has a water tank capacity of 1,890 ml, which is larger than that of 90% 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
canister 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
Mop head
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Accessory count
23
Accessory count
23
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <4 – >17
This steam cleaner includes 23 accessories, which is more than the number included with 97.2% of steam cleaners.
Mop pads included
2
Mop pads included
2
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This steam cleaner includes 2 mop pads, which is more than the number included with 65.7% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 25.9% 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
yes
Extension tubes / wands
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This steam cleaner has extension tubes or wands, as do 55.9% of steam cleaners.
Extension hose
no
Extension hose
no
â–¼ Worse than 20% of models
This steam cleaner does not have an extension hose, unlike 19.6% of steam cleaners.
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Wheels
yes
Wheels
yes
â–² Better than 45% of models
This steam cleaner has wheels, as do 55.2% of steam cleaners.
Volume
54.473 L
Volume
54.473 L
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <16.224 L – >84.378 L
This steam cleaner has an external volume of 54.473 L.
Weight
5.9 kg
Weight
5.9 kg
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
This steam cleaner weighs 5.9 kg, which is heavier than 81.8% of steam cleaners.
Width
339 mm
Height
484 mm
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Child safety lock
no
Child safety lock
no
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a child safety lock, unlike 60.1% 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
no
Auto shut-off
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This steam cleaner does not have automatic shut-off, unlike 13.3% of steam cleaners.
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
yes
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This steam cleaner has a trigger lock for continuous steam, as do 25.9% of steam cleaners.
Descaling system
no
Descaling system
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a descaling system, unlike 25.9% of steam cleaners.
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McCulloch MC1385 vs the average steam cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceTankVersatilityAccessoriesDesignSafety
  • 1,090 ml larger water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    1,890 ml
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1890 ml vs 800 ml).
    1,890 ml vs 800 ml
  • 100 minutes longer continuous steam time
    Continuous steam time
    120 minutes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <11.5 minutes – >50 minutes
    This steam cleaner has a longer continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (120 minutes vs 20 minutes).
    120 minutes vs 20 minutes
  • 14 more accessories
    Accessory count
    23
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <4 – >17
    This steam cleaner includes more accessories than the average steam cleaner (23 vs 9).
    23 vs 9
  • 1.5 m longer action radius
    Action radius
    8.5 m
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (8.5 m vs 7 m).
    8.5 m vs 7 m
  • 892 ml larger boiler capacity
    Boiler capacity
    1,892 ml
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <200 ml – >1.8k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (1892 ml vs 1000 ml).
    1,892 ml vs 1,000 ml
  • 0.7 m longer hose
    Hose length
    2.7 m
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer hose than the average steam cleaner (2.7 m vs 2 m).
    2.7 m vs 2 m
  • Includes a continuous-steam trigger lock
    Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This steam cleaner has a trigger lock for continuous steam, while the average steam cleaner does not have a trigger lock for continuous steam.
  • 2.5 cm wider cleaning width
    Cleaning width
    33 cm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <27 cm – >37.8 cm
    This steam cleaner has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (33 cm vs 30.5 cm).
    33 cm vs 30.5 cm
  • 33.1% more popular
    McCulloch MC1385 is more popular than the average steam cleaner (10 vs 7.5).
    10 vs 7.51
  • 10.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    McCulloch MC1385
    the average steam cleaner
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    McCulloch MC1385 has a higher user score than the average steam cleaner (8.88 vs 8.004).
    8.88 vs 8
  • 2.4% better value for money
    McCulloch MC1385 offers better value for money than the average steam cleaner (8.16 vs 8).
    8.16 vs 7.97
  • 100 minutes longer continuous steam time
    Continuous steam time
    120 minutes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <11.5 minutes – >50 minutes
    This steam cleaner has a longer continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (120 minutes vs 20 minutes).
    120 minutes vs 20 minutes
  • 1,090 ml larger water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    1,890 ml
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1890 ml vs 800 ml).
    1,890 ml vs 800 ml
  • 1.5 m longer action radius
    Action radius
    8.5 m
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (8.5 m vs 7 m).
    8.5 m vs 7 m
  • 892 ml larger boiler capacity
    Boiler capacity
    1,892 ml
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <200 ml – >1.8k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (1892 ml vs 1000 ml).
    1,892 ml vs 1,000 ml
  • 0.7 m longer hose
    Hose length
    2.7 m
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer hose than the average steam cleaner (2.7 m vs 2 m).
    2.7 m vs 2 m
  • 2.5 cm wider cleaning width
    Cleaning width
    33 cm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <27 cm – >37.8 cm
    This steam cleaner has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (33 cm vs 30.5 cm).
    33 cm vs 30.5 cm
  • 14 more accessories
    Accessory count
    23
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <4 – >17
    This steam cleaner includes more accessories than the average steam cleaner (23 vs 9).
    23 vs 9
  • 1 more mop pads
    Mop pads included
    2
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This steam cleaner includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Includes a window squeegee
    Window squeegee
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This steam cleaner has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not have a window squeegee.
  • Includes a continuous-steam trigger lock
    Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This steam cleaner has a trigger lock for continuous steam, while the average steam cleaner does not have a trigger lock for continuous steam.
  • No continuous refill system
    Continuous refill system
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a continuous refill system, while the average steam cleaner has a continuous refill system.
  • 35 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    100 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (100 °C vs 135 °C).
    100 °C vs 135 °C
  • 570 seconds longer heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    720 seconds
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (720 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    720 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • Cannot be parked upright
    Self-standing / parking position
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This steam cleaner cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner can stand upright for parking.
  • 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.
  • No child safety lock
    Child safety lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner has a child safety lock.
  • 50.9% heavier
    Weight
    5.9 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% heavier: this steam cleaner is heavier than the average steam cleaner (5.9 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    5.9 kg vs 3.91 kg
  • 2 years older
    Release date
    2013
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This steam cleaner was released earlier than the average steam cleaner.
    2,013 vs 2,018
  • 69.2% more expensive
    McCulloch MC1385 is more expensive than the average steam cleaner (£220 vs £130).
    £220 vs £130
  • 35 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    100 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (100 °C vs 135 °C).
    100 °C vs 135 °C
  • 570 seconds longer heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    720 seconds
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (720 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    720 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • 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
  • No continuous refill system
    Continuous refill system
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a continuous refill system, while the average steam cleaner has a continuous refill system.
  • 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.
  • Cannot be parked upright
    Self-standing / parking position
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This steam cleaner cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner can stand upright for parking.
  • 50.9% heavier
    Weight
    5.9 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% heavier: this steam cleaner is heavier than the average steam cleaner (5.9 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    5.9 kg vs 3.91 kg
  • 2 years older
    Release date
    2013
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This steam cleaner was released earlier than the average steam cleaner.
    2,013 vs 2,018
  • No child safety lock
    Child safety lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner has a child safety lock.

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Based on 27,325 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about McCulloch MC1385?

  • Large 64-ounce water tank provides up to 2 hours of continuous runtime
  • Numerous attachments included for versatile cleaning (floors, kitchen, bathroom)
  • Effective at cleaning tough stains, grime, and sanitizing surfaces
  • Long hose and power cord offer excellent reach and flexibility
  • Variable steam control allows for adjusting to different surfaces
  • Built-in pressure gauge indicates when it is ready for use

What customers dislike about McCulloch MC1385?

  • Long heat-up time (approximately 12-15 minutes)
  • Some users report that attachments can feel flimsy or use friction-fit rather than locking, leading to potential disconnections
  • Requires using a rag to wipe up excess water/moisture left behind
  • Heavier and less portable than smaller models, though it has wheels
  • Requires using only distilled water for longevity, which can be inconvenient

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24/04/2023
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14/06/2022
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