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    Kärcher cordless electric mop with battery and two cleaning pads on a white background.

    Steam mop

    SC 1 Upright

    Part number: 1.513-561.0

    • Area performance of 30 m²/tank filling, 1,300 W heating output
    • Removable tank, heat-up time 30 s, descaling cartridge
    • Incl. 2 EasyFix floor cleaning cloths
    Test certificate¹⁾
    Removes up to 99.999% of viruses¹⁾ and 99.9% of bacteria²⁾
    Cleaning performance per tank filling (approx.) (m²)
    30
    Heating output (W)
    1300
    Cable length (m)
    5
    Heating time (min)
    0.5
    Tank capacity (l)
    0.2
    Number of current phases (Ph)
    1
    Voltage (V)
    220 - 240
    Frequency (Hz)
    50 - 60
    Colour
    white
    Weight without accessories (kg)
    2.1
    Weight incl. packaging (kg)
    3
    Dimensions (L × W × H) (mm)
    314 x 147 x 1197

    Scope of supply

    • EasyFix Large universal floor cleaning cloth, 2 Piece(s)
    • Floor nozzle, EasyFix Large

    Equipment

    • Safety valve
    • Tank: Removable and can be refilled whenever needed
    ¹⁾ When spot cleaning with the Kärcher steam cleaner, i.e. steaming for 30 seconds at maximum steam setting in direct contact with the surface to be cleaned, 99.999% of enveloped viruses, such as influenza viruses (with the exception of the hepatitis B virus), can be removed from standard smooth hard surfaces in the home. (test germ: Modified vaccinia virus Ankara). ²⁾ When cleaning at a cleaning speed of 30 cm/s at maximum steam setting and in direct contact with the surface to be cleaned, 99.99% of all common household bacteria are eliminated on common household smooth hard surfaces (test germ: Enterococcus hirae).
    ³⁾ The minimum factor by which the product life is extended, based on internal tests with a water hardness of 20 °dH and carbonate hardness of 15 °dH.
    Tackle dirt with hygienic steam: the Kärcher SC 1 Upright cleans sealed hard floors effortlessly and worry-free. Thorough cleaning with the Kärcher steam cleaner removes 99.999% of all viruses¹⁾ and 99.99% of all common household bacteria²⁾ from hard surfaces. Switch on and get started: the steam cleaner is heated up and ready for use in just 30 seconds. The fresh water tank can be easily removed for filling. An automatic descaling function with a descaling cartridge in the device ensures a long lifetime. Changing the cloth on the floor nozzle without any contact with dirt is convenient thanks to the hook-and-loop fastening. Simply step on the large tab on the floor cleaning cloth and pull the device upwards. Parking and putting down the steam cleaner is also very convenient: the slim and lightweight device remains upright on its own.
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    Slimline product design and floor head with swivel joint
    Ergonomic, effective cleaning with full floor contact, regardless of the user’s height, thanks to the flexible nozzle joint.
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    Non-stop steam and integrated descaling cartridge
    The tank is easy to fill at any time – for non-stop steam without interrupting your work. Thanks to the intelligent descaling cartridge, limescale is removed automatically from the water.
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    Short heat-up time
    With a heat-up time of only 30 seconds, the device is ready to use in no time.
    Floor nozzle with flexible joint and hook-and-loop fixing for the floor cleaning cloth
    Optimal cleaning results on all types of hard floors around the home thanks to lamella technology. Contactless cloth change - no contact with the soiled floor cleaning cloth.

    Manufacturer: Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
    Alfred-Kärcher-Strasse 28-40, 71364 Winnenden, Germany
    Tel. +49 7195 / 14-0 I Fax +49 7195 / 14-2212
    E-mail: info@karcher.com

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    • All Sealed Hard Floors (Parquet, Laminate, Vinyl, Stone, and Sealed Wood)

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