Only the most efficient cleaners use these steam cleaner hacks in their home – I swear by them as Ideal Home’s Cleaning Editor

White kitchen with crittal doors leading to a garden and a large white island with a double sink on it.

I test a lot of cleaning tools and appliances as Ideal Home’s Cleaning Editor, but one of my favourites has always been the humble steam cleaner. And while I have no doubt that most people appreciate the chemical-free cleaning power of steam, many fail to realise that it can offer so much more.

Yes, my home has never been as clean as it is after testing the best steam cleaners and mops, and I have this bacteria-busting cleaning tool to thank for my sparkling floor tiles, squeaky-clean taps and even my grime-free oven. After all, there are so many things you can clean with a steam cleaner.