I’ve Cleaned Every Surface in My Home with This Compact Steam Cleaner (It Heats Up in Seconds!)

When my husband and I moved into our house back in 2020, one of my favorite things about our kitchen was the natural stone tile. I don’t know the exact kind of stone, but it’s unique and has a lot of texture and color variations that we like. But one of the downsides is that the uneven texture can trap everyday dirt, grime, and stains. After almost seven years, our stone floors definitely looked rough. 

In an effort to keep our kitchen floor looking like they did the day we moved in, I’ve used almost every type of mopping product. From traditional mops to pad mops and even upright robot mops — you name it, I’ve used it. They all got our floors clean, but none were able to really pick up the grime that got embedded into the nooks and crannies of the stone. Then, I started researching steam cleaners as a last-ditch effort before calling the pros and came across the Dupray Neat Plus Steam Cleaner. Here’s what my experience has been.

The Dupray Neat Plus Steam Cleaner is a compact, versatile steam cleaner that is the newer version of the popular Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner, but with a quicker 90-second start-up time and the ability to refill the water tank without turning off the machine. 

I got the Neat Plus and within seconds of using it, I saw results. It removed years of caked-on stains and grime from my stone floors, and after using it on almost every surface in my home, I’m running out of things to clean. 

Because the Dupray Neat Plus Steam Cleaner uses steam to clean, there’s no need to use any extra cleaning agents other than water. Water heats up to 275° Fahrenheit, so it gets hot — be sure to read the site’s FAQs as well as the instructions that come with the cleaner before using it to keep yourself safe. 

The base of the steam cleaner has one Power button and houses the 54-ounce water tank. It’s relatively small and can be stored easily; the 16-foot cord can be coiled on the underside of the base, but I just coil up the six-foot-long hose and secure it with a Velcro strap so it doesn’t become a tripping hazard in the closet. It’s about 11 pounds without any water and there’s a short carrying handle at the top with smooth wheels on the underside for maneuverability. The steam cleaner also comes with 17 accessories to help you clean floors, windows, grout, upholstery, and more. 

I’ve used the Neat Plus on almost every hard surface in my home, as well as almost all our upholstered furniture, and it’s done a fantastic job each time.

At first I was only intending to use the steam cleaner on my kitchen floor to see if I could finally get rid of the embedded grime in the grout lines, but I’ve since used it on multiple mattresses, pillows, and couches, too. Here’s how it worked on each surface I’ve used it on.

To use it on my kitchen floors, I snapped on the two extension tubes and a nylon brush designed for detail work, and started cleaning a particularly gross patch by the fridge flanked by equally nasty grout. Almost immediately, I could see a difference — most of the grime disappeared after a few passes with the brush, while more stubborn spots required a few extra seconds of cleaning. I then worked on the surrounding grout, which went from looking like someone had run a Sharpie over it to almost-new in seconds.

I was thoroughly impressed, so I rolled the Neat Plus to another high-traffic spot between the oven and sink that’s prone to food spills and stains. I used the same brush to go over the stains, grime, and grout. The stains disappeared almost instantly, the color of the grout was about 50 shades lighter, and you could see beads of dirty water being pushed along the floor in no time. It was both disgusting and extremely satisfying to see. All that was left behind was the dirty water that I picked up with the floor tool, microfiber cloth, and pads. I made sure to use the white microfiber cloth so I could see exactly how gross my floors were. 

The steam cleaner also works incredibly well on upholstery. After we had our whole house repainted last year, we wanted to sanitize the mattresses and pillows in our primary and guest bedrooms, as well as the couch in our living room. I used the extension tubes again, this time with the triangle tool and microfiber bonnet to steam clean the soft surfaces.

Unless there are visible stains, you typically can’t physically see the softer surfaces getting cleaner, so you’ll have to trust that the high temperature is working its magic in the same way it works on others.

I’ve also used the Neat Plus with the window cleaning tool on a few windows and a foggy glass shower door, and was impressed with the fast and streak-free clean. I suggest triple-checking with the manufacturers to make sure that the glass can withstand the high heat.

To be extra safe, you might skip cleaning glass with it altogether — unless you’re steam cleaning your whole house, there’s no need to bring out the cleaner just for relatively small areas like windows and shower doors. 

The Dupray Neat Plus Steam Cleaner is relatively easy to use, but it can be intimidating at first because the steam is piping hot. Be sure to reference the instructions before using and never let the steam get close to your skin.

If you don’t let the steam cleaner heat up for the full 90 seconds or so, you risk spraying out water and not steam, which I did a few times the first time I used it. When this happens, just let the cleaner fully heat up. You should also expect some moisture when cleaning hard and soft surfaces, so again, keep the steamer away from your body when using it. 

Yes! If you’re in the market for a versatile, powerful steam cleaner, then the Dupray Neat Plus Steam Cleaner is absolutely worth the investment. It got rid of six years’ worth of stains and grime on my kitchen floor almost immediately, made my windows and glass shower doors fully transparent again, and refreshed all of the upholstery and bedding in my home.

Currently going for about $250, the steam cleaner’s price is comparable to a decent mid-tier vacuum, but it offers much more versatility and cleaning power. Plus, it doesn’t require the use of additional cleaning products, which can give you peace of mind and extra long-term savings, too.   

There are a few key differences between the Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner and the Dupray Neat Plus Steam Cleaner, if you are looking to decide between the two models:

• Heating time: The Dupray Neat Plus Steam Cleaner heats up much faster than the Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner (90 seconds vs. 8 minutes).
• Water storage: The Dupray Neat Plus Steam Cleaner has an unpressurized continuous water refill system that allows you to add water at any time during the cleaning process, which means it has a continuous cleaning time. The Neat, however, has a standard pressurized water tank, and you need to turn it off and wait for the water to cool down before adding any more; its cleaning time is up to 50 minutes.
• Price point: The Neat Plus goes for $249.98 while the original Neat costs $179, though you can opt for a set with more attachments.
• Both machines are the same dimensions, come with the same 17 attachments, and can be used on the same surfaces.

Buy: Dupray Neat Plus Steam Cleaner, $249.98