Mcculloch MC-1275 vs. Wagner 905 Steam Cleaner: Battling Out Which Brand Is Better

Mon, 24 May 2010 23:44:32 +0000

Cleanliness and hygiene is very important in every home since it plays a very big factor in the overall health of the inhabitants of all homes. For this reason, it is important to invest in good machines that will be able to help in making homes a clean place to live in. While some people buy vacuum cleaners, others buy vapor steam cleaners.

These are cleaning devices that use steam to dry, clean and even disinfect inanimate surfaces such as table tops and furniture in homes. The steam is produced by the presence of a small boiler that heats the water stored in the device to high temperatures to effectively rid homes from dusts and other deadly pathogens. In a way, steam cleaners are the eco-friendly devices that anyone can own the fact that it omits the need to use chemicals to render pathogens inactive.

In the world of steam cleaners, only two brands try to compete with each other. These brands are McCulloch and Wagner. However until now, the battle between which steam cleaner has not be fully solved yet. Thus, this article aims to provide information on which brand is really better and which one is not. Here is a complete comparison between the McCulloch and Wagner steam cleaners.

Cleaning Power

The McCulloch steam cleaner is not a commercial steam cleaner so it can modestly clean small rooms without any problem. However, the cleaning power of the Wagner steam cleaner is twice of that of McCulloch’s given the fact that the Wagner steam cleaners were basically created for commercial use. This means that McCulloch cleaners are perfect for most homes while the other steam cleaner is perfect for heavy-duty cleaning such as cleaning the floor carpets and even grimes found on the kitchen tiles.

Size and Convenience

When it comes to convenience and size, the McCulloch steam cleaners are smaller than that of the Wagner making it very easy to handle. This is extremely convenient for most old homeowners who want to clean their house using a steam cleaner. On the other hand, the Wagner cleaners are bulky devices the fact that they are intended for heavy-duty use.

Storage and Portability

The size of the McCulloch steam cleaners make them very easy to store inside the garage or storage rooms. In fact, consumers need not have a big space to keep the device. These cleaners are also very portable compared to the Wagner steam cleaners which usually need a bigger storage space due to its bulky size. Taking this particular steam cleaner from one room to the other can also be very cumbersome too.

Capacity

Since the McCulloch steam cleaners are smaller than that of the Wagner steam cleaners, the former can hold only up to 50 ounces of water while the latter can hold at least 100 ounces of water. For this reason, the McCulloch has a short cleaning time compared to the other one. Non-stop cleaning using the McCulloch will only last up to 1 hour before the water will have completely evaporated while the Wagner can last up to 2 hours or more.

Wagner 905 1,500-Watt On-Demand Power Steamer and Cleaner

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Retail Price: $150.00

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McCulloch MC-1275 Heavy-Duty Steam Cleaner

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Retail Price: $150.00

Amazon Price: $95.54

Steam Production Time

On the other hand, the limited capacity of McCulloch seems to be advantageous the fact that users need not wait for a very long time in order for the water to heat up. In fact, a user only needs to wait for 10 minutes before the device can produce steam while 30 minutes of waiting should be done for the Wagner steam cleaners.

Price

The McCulloch steam cleaners are cheaper than the Wagner steam cleaners. The former costs around $100 to $120 while the latter costs $130 to $200. But the, the price is dictated by the cleaning ability of this particular device.

So which device is really better? There is no definite answer. In fact, these two cleaning devices have their own benefits and drawbacks but what defines them as better than the other one still depends on the preference of the users. For instance, companies with large buildings can always rely on the Wagner steam cleaners while most homes find it awkward to use a Wagner steam cleaner. Thus when choosing which steam cleaner is better, it still boils down to the preference of the consumer.

Thus, here is a chart that shows the comparison between the two devices in order to help consumers decide which brand is better and which one is not.

Parameters	Wagner 905	McCulloch MC-1275
Use	Commercial	Residential
Liquid Capacity (ounces)	50	50
Steam Production Time (minutes)	12	10
Continuous Run Time (minutes)	60	45
Power (Watts)	1,500	1,500
Dimension (inches)	19.8 x 14.5 x 13.1	20.1 x 13 x 12.6
Weight (pounds)	18	16
Price Range	$100 – $150	$80 – $150
Accessories Included

Now, which model is better than the other? The best model is the Wagner 905 since it is more powerful than the McCulloch MC-1275. The difference between the two products’ dimension, weight and price range are negligible. Buying Wagner 905 is the best investment that you can make for your home.

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