The short version
- Typical range: £20 – £90
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Kitchen & Appliances
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used steam cleaner is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for steam cleaners, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £90 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £76 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £58 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £40 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £22 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a steam cleaner
- Descaled units with clear elements
- Complete attachment sets
- Recognised brands with spares available
- Intact hoses with no splits
What lowers it
- Limescale-blocked elements
- Split hoses, a scald risk
- Missing attachments, which are model-specific
- Leaking tanks and seals
How to work out what yours is worth
- Descale it and run a full tank
- Inspect the hose along its full length
- Lay out every attachment and photograph them
Once you have those three answers you can place your own steam cleaner on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
What limits a steam cleaner’s life?
Limescale in the element. Regular descaling is what keeps them working, so descale before selling and say that you have.
Is a split hose dangerous?
Yes. It releases steam under pressure and is a scald risk, so inspect the full length before listing.
Do attachments matter?
Considerably. They are model-specific and a cleaner without them is much less useful.
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