Description
The Reliable Enviromate Viva E40 is a mid-range steam cleaner from Reliable. If you find the GO E20 too small for your needs and the E50 too much to handle, then the E40 will be just right for you. Bearing all of Reliable?s best steam cleaning technologies, the E40 is the most affordable Reliable steam cleaner that comes fully armed.
These top technologies include:
CSS or Continuous Steam System, a system that allows you to continuously add water to the tank even while you?re cleaning. This means you don?t need to turn the unit off just to do so, and this enables you to cover a larger area in a single cleaning session without the need to wait for the unit to heat up again.
Dry vapor steam system. Reliable is best known for its dry vapor steam system, which deeply cleans and sanitizes the home without the use of any chemicals. The system uses only heat and moisture to enact its cleaning action all throughout your home. The vapor steam can effectively get rid of bacteria, mold, and mildew without exposing you and your family to potentially harmful chemicals. This system of cleaning is a great option for households where allergies and asthma are common issues.
Bonus attachments kit. Most Reliable steam cleaners ship with a bonus package of steam cleaner attachments. The Viva E40 comes with 7 different attachments to allow you to use the machine for various cleaning purposes. You can use it on floors, both hard floors and carpeted floors, as well as on draperies and beddings. On top of the 7 attachments, you also get another 14-piece deluxe accessory kit. This is by far one of the most full-featured offers from Reliable.
But here?s what sets the Viva E40 apart from other steam cleaners, including some of Reliable?s own products. The E40 has, not one, but two heating elements. This explains why, although its maximum boiler temperature is also 320 degrees F, it can heat up in half the time another steam cleaner would take. With a quick 4-minute heat up time, there?s no downtime at all; you can start cleaning almost immediately after you turn the unit on.
The E40 will then proceed to release 5 bars of pressure through its detachable 9.6-feet steam hose to wash away all the dirt and bacteria in the surface you are cleaning. The water is encased in a durable stainless steel tank that has an indicator light for the reservoir. The only disadvantage compared with other models is that the steam volume adjustment knob is located on the body, instead of on the handle like in other models. But still, the handle is Reliable?s usual ergonomically designed model that comes with a safety switch.
As for the attachments, all in all, you will receive:
Flexible hose
Swivel joint for the brushes
Rectangle brush with cover
3 pieces of extension wand
Squeegee
Triangular brush
Curved steam nozzle
2 cotton cloths
5 nylon brushes of different sizes
Small brush
Water refilling bottle
Steam nozzle in gray
Stainless steel brush
Given that you will have quite a huge set of attachments, it is also disappointing to find out that unlike other canister steam cleaners, the E40 does not have an onboard tool storage. This means you?re going to have to find storage space for all your attachments. Aside from this, however, there are no other disadvantages to speak of, and the Viva E40 from Reliable?s Enviromate line comes highly recommended especially for small to medium sized households.
