Our take

Steam is the right tool for set-in stains and greasy trim, and the wrong tool for crumbs and dust, where a vacuum wins every time. This one heats in about fifteen seconds and has a six-level moisture dial, which matters more than it sounds: dry vapour for leather and dashboard plastics, wet jet for matted carpet. Sixteen accessories cover the awkward bits. It is also the lowest rated product in this category at 4.0 across 3,380 ratings, and small steamers generally need refilling every ten to twenty minutes, so budget more time than the listing implies.

Best for: Set-in upholstery stains and greasy trim rather than everyday dust