The Kärcher SCV 4 promises to take some of the legwork out of cleaning by vacuuming and steam cleaning hard floors at the same time, while doubling up as a regular vacuum on carpets. As someone who's tested plenty of floorcare appliances for Ideal Home, I was keen to see whether this multi-tasking model could compete with the best steam cleaners and mops (and the best vacuums) out there.
After putting it through its paces around my home, there was plenty that impressed me - but it's not without its drawbacks.
