Optional steam cleaning accessories are avaliable to increase the versatility of the product even further. I didn’t take note on how long the 4litres of water lasted but by the time it was empty it was tea break time and ready to used again before my cuppa was finished.

I can’t compare to more expensive ones but this has been a great help getting through layers of painted wallpaper, wallpaper, paint, wallpaper and several layers of wallpaper. The Earlex SS125UKP is fitted with a powerful 2000 watt element that heats the water more quickly so that it will save energy and cost.If you're steaming older wallpaper that's been painted over this or any steamer won't be enough for easy removal but pair it with a decent wall paper scorer/perforator and it makes light work of removing wallpaper. This product is best suited for a keen DIYer or a professional that needs the ability to strip wallpaper, but won't be doing it day in day out. It is one of the fastest and easiest ways of removing all types of wallpaper – multi-layered, painted, and even Artex®. Once the heating element has boiled the water the steam passes through a cool to touch hose and comes out the steam plate. The Earlex SS125UKP has a built in exterior water level indicator allowing the user to see when a refill is necessary, this helps to not damage the steamer and prolongs its life.

Unfortunately this had to be bought separately, however I think this was our misunderstanding rather than a problem with the product. The Earlex wallpaper stripper helps you strip wallpaper without the use of chemicals making it the Eco-friendly choice for re-decorating. Easy to assemble and the pipes really long you don’t have to carry the tank out ceilings are high and we could leave the tank on the floor while still using. The Steam Master is a must have for any DIY enthusiast or professional painter and decorator looking for a fast and easy way to remove wallpaper.

They force steam through the layers of paper, helping to not only remove the paper but also glue residue from walls. When the steam plate is held against the wall, steam penetrates the paper, which saturates the backing and partially dissolves the old wallpaper paste releasing the old paper from the wall or ceiling quickly and easily. I thought that the safety aspects of the design were good and in particular the quality of the mains supply lead. All Earlex DIY steam wallpaper strippers have a cool-to-touch hose, overpressure safety valve, anti-discharge valve and anti-suckback valve, designed for user safety.