--- title: "Vax Steam Fresh Total Home review" description: "Vax Steam Fresh Total Home review: a 2-in-1 steam mop with a detachable handheld, 15 accessories in the box, specs, what owners report and who it suits." canonical: https://vettedten.com/household/steam-mops/vax-steam-fresh-total-home/ language: en-GB updated: 2026-11-07 score: 7.7 --- # Vax Steam Fresh Total Home review > **Our verdict:** The Vax Steam Fresh Total Home ranks 9th of the 10 steam mops we compare, with 7.7 out of 10. No. 9 of 10 in our [steam mops ranking](https://vettedten.com/household/steam-mops/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **7.7 out of 10** The Vax Steam Fresh Total Home is an upright steam mop whose handheld unit clicks off for grout, worktops and windows. It suits a home with sealed hard floors and plenty of small jobs, less so one that wants a light mop. Why it's here: - Handheld unit detaches with one click for grout, worktops, hobs and bathrooms - Long accessory kit with grout and window tools - Separate detergent tank for optional cleaning solution - Reusable, machine-washable pads Keep in mind: - The 0.26 litre tank means a refill on larger floors - About 4.6kg, heavy for a mop that is also a handheld - Some owners report leaks and fiddly accessory fittings [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CP414VSC) ## Why the Vax Steam Fresh Total Home scores 7.7 - How happy owners are: 9th of 10 - How many rated it: 7th of 10 - How new it is: 5th of 10 ### Why it sits behind the Duronic Electric Steam Mop STM15 WE The Duronic Electric Steam Mop STM15 WE (8.0) beats the Vax Steam Fresh Total Home (7.7) because it leaves owners a little happier and is the newer design. ## About the Vax Steam Fresh Total Home The Vax Steam Fresh Total Home (model CDST-SFXT) is a corded steam mop that converts to a handheld steam cleaner with one click. The floorhead has a built-in scrubbing brush, and the unit has variable steam and solution delivery plus a Steam Boost mode for tougher marks. Vax says it heats up in 30 seconds and gives up to 15 minutes of continuous steam. It has a 0.26 litre clean water tank and a separate 0.13 litre tank for cleaning solution, so you can steam with water alone or add detergent. It runs at 1400 to 1600 W, weighs 4.63 kg and stands 116 cm high, 31 cm wide and 30 cm deep. A retailer listing gives the cord as 8 m. The box holds a lot: the main unit, a hose with handle, a flat surface tool, a large and a deep scrubbing brush, a window tool, a detail nozzle, a grout brush and a carpet glider. There are also two small flat pads, two HD small flat pads, two triangular pads and one HD triangular pad, plus a spare filter and a 250 ml bottle of Vax Citrus Burst steam cleaning solution. The pads are reusable and machine washable. Vax claims 99.9% bacteria removal when used with its steam solution, compared with steam alone. That is the brand's own claim. ### Key specs - Model: CDST-SFXT - Type: Corded 2-in-1 steam mop with detachable handheld - Power: 1400 to 1600 W - Heat-up time: 30 seconds (Vax claim) - Continuous steam: Up to 15 minutes (Vax claim) - Clean water tank: 0.26 litres - Cleaning solution tank: 0.13 litres - Weight: 4.63 kg - Dimensions (H x W x D): 116 x 31 x 30 cm - Cord length: 8 m (retailer listing) ## What owners report about the Vax Steam Fresh Total Home Written feedback on this exact model is limited, and the owner comments we could read were on Vax's own page. Owners there are positive. They like how easily the handheld comes off the upright, say it works well on grout, and describe cleaning a whole home in one session with the attachments. One owner found it puts down more water than their previous steam cleaner and had to ease off the trigger on floors. Another, who has owned several Vax steamers, says units can fail around the end of the warranty period but rates Vax's replacement scheme. We found no owner reports about leaks or fiddly fittings for this model that we could confirm, so treat those as possible rather than established. ## Who the Vax Steam Fresh Total Home suits It suits a household that wants one machine for floors and small jobs: tiled kitchens, bathroom grout, hobs, windows and worktops. The long accessory kit and optional solution tank give it more range than a plain mop. Look elsewhere if you want something light. At 4.63 kg it is heavy for a mop, and the small tank means a refill on larger floors. For a lighter mop that also detaches, the H2O X5 5-in-1 Steam Mop is worth a look. For a bigger water fill on a budget, consider the Duronic Electric Steam Mop STM15 WE. ## Questions about the Vax Steam Fresh Total Home ### Is it safe to use the Vax Steam Fresh Total Home on a laminate floor? Only if the laminate is sealed. Vax says the Steam Fresh Total Home cleans sealed hard floors and tiled surfaces and does not name laminate. Check your flooring maker's advice before steaming. ### How long does the Vax Steam Fresh Total Home take to heat up? Vax says 30 seconds. It then gives up to 15 minutes of continuous steam. ### Can you use the Vax Steam Fresh Total Home on carpet? Vax supplies a carpet glider in the box, but its page does not say the machine is made for carpets. It describes the mop as for sealed hard floors, so check the manual and test a hidden patch first. ### How big is the water tank on the Vax Steam Fresh Total Home? The clean water tank holds 0.26 litres. A separate 0.13 litre tank holds cleaning solution. ## All 10 steam mops, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Shark Klik n' Flip Automatic Steam Mop S6003UK](https://vettedten.com/household/steam-mops/shark-klik-n-flip-automatic-steam-mop-s6003uk/) | 8.7 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Shark Classic Steam Mop S1000UK](https://vettedten.com/household/steam-mops/shark-classic-steam-mop-s1000uk/) | 8.7 | Value for Money | | 3 | [Vileda Steam Mop Plus](https://vettedten.com/household/steam-mops/vileda-steam-mop-plus/) | 8.5 | | | 4 | [H2O X5 5-in-1 Steam Mop](https://vettedten.com/household/steam-mops/h2o-x5-5-in-1-steam-mop/) | 8.4 | | | 5 | [Shark Steam & Scrub Automatic Steam Mop with Steam Blaster S8201UK](https://vettedten.com/household/steam-mops/shark-steam-and-scrub-automatic-steam-mop-s8201uk/) | 8.4 | Best Premium | | 6 | [Russell Hobbs Steam & Clean Steam Mop RHSM1001](https://vettedten.com/household/steam-mops/russell-hobbs-steam-and-clean-steam-mop-rhsm1001/) | 8.2 | Best Budget | | 7 | [VonHaus 10-in-1 Steam Mop](https://vettedten.com/household/steam-mops/vonhaus-10-in-1-steam-mop/) | 8.1 | | | 8 | [Duronic Electric Steam Mop STM15 WE](https://vettedten.com/household/steam-mops/#duronic-stm15-we) | 8.0 | | | 9 | **Vax Steam Fresh Total Home** (this review) | 7.7 | | | 10 | [Daewoo 12-in-1 Steam Mop](https://vettedten.com/household/steam-mops/daewoo-12-in-1-steam-mop/) | 7.6 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover steam mops for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 16 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [Vax: Steam Fresh Total Home Steam Cleaner](https://www.vax.co.uk/vax-steam-fresh-total-home-steam-cleaner) - [Direct Vacuums: Vax CDST-SFXT specifications](https://www.directvacuums.co.uk/vax-cdst-sfxt-upright-steam-mop-steam-fresh-total-home-steam-cleaner-navy-blue.html) - [Mumsnet: Vax Steam Fresh Home review (older model, background only)](https://www.mumsnet.com/reviews/vax-steam-fresh-home-review) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/household/steam-mops/vax-steam-fresh-total-home/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md