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    In few Bissell video ads have seen men
     
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    You purchased the Bissell 2685A, right? Looks like it is not detachable. Is this an issue when cleaning windows or a raised surface like kitchen counter top grout?

    Costco has this Dupray model for $240: HOME™ Steam Cleaner
    Do you happen to know without looking too deeply into them - how is the Dupray one different from the Bissell one?

    Your inputs are helpful and save browsing time, Flyhigher. Thanks.

    Suddenly I am seeing dust on all baseboards around me. LOL. : )
     
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    Oh yes ! Baseboards how did I forget ? I'm done with the static duster cleaning and now want to switch to easy/effortless cleaning esp kitchen, bathroom and blinds.
     
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    And the white bathroom doors. The side that gets the moisture due to hot shower water has more gunk sticking to it than we realize. Especially the top 15 inches that are above the eye level and along the rectangular patterns.

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    Leaving the main steaming unit everything comes off, wand can be removed and attach different tools. Window cleaning wise it does great job, but my only complaints are it starts feels heavy after sometime and need to hold the trigger all the time. To clean grout I mostly remove the wand/stick and attach the grout cleaning brush directly.

    Sorry I have no idea about Costco's Dupray. I haven't used those kind of model. Mostly mine are smaller units.
     
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    I have been using magic eraser for the doors in that pic...but need a break from that !
     
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    I just use towel and all purpose cleaner. Since I clean clean every week it makes easy to clean.

    I have my friends using steam cleaner for based boards. But I won’t suggest it unless it is moisture resistant material.
     
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    Yeah that's a good point to check about the base boards if they are moisture resistant.

    I found this video useful :
     
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    This video has few great tips. Thanks for sharing.
    Few cautious tips steam cleaners are not recommended for Faux wood/wood blinds, black stainless appliances surface as the coating/filament might get damage, before using it on the cabinets check with the cabinet manufacture, understand the material or cleaning instructions few cabinet surface coating won't withstand steam temperature, the same goes for furniture check the cleaning codes and instructions with manufacture/user manual in order to cover under warranty.
     
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    Sorry I missed to mention the model which I have.
    Yes I have this 2685. There is not much different with other model 2075 except color, price, and few extra accessories.

    This is my observation on Dupray has bigger water tank capacity than Bissell, adjustable steam settings, I liked that actual main tank/functioning unit it different from steam hose and comes with flexible pipe , reaching smaller congested steam hose looks easy and light weight to use.
     
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