Vos tapis, vos matelas, vos sièges de voiture ou votre canapé ont besoin d’un nettoyage en profondeur ? Il est parfois difficile de se faire une idée des performances d’une shampouineuse, notamment avec la multitude de modèles sur le marché. Nos experts du ménage ont testé pour vous la shampouineuse Karcher SE 4001, un appareil 3-en-1 capable d’inject, extract and vacuum dry and wet dirt.| ||478
Le Karcher SE 4001 est destiné à éliminer les taches incrustées, les odeurs et nettoyer en profondeur le mobilier textile de la maison. Toutefois, que vaut l’injecteur extracteur Karcher SE 4001 et qu’en est-il de sa réelle efficacité ? Découvrez tout de suite notre test et avis du Karcher SE 4001 !
Presentation of the Karcher SE 4001 shampoo machine|| |551
Les produits KARCHER sont reconnaissables entre mille, avec leur design atypique et leur couleur jaune poussin !
The Karcher SE 4001 is a 3-in-1 device allowing you to inject and extract the water to deeply clean the fabrics of your rugs, mattresses, carpets, cars, and much more. The little extra of the Karcher SE 4001 is that it also serves as awet vacuum cleaner. It is therefore possible tosuck up solid and liquid dirt from floors, unlike shampoo machines, which are intended only to clean textile fibers.
Power and performance of the Karcher SE 4001
The SE 4001 offers an incrediblepower of 1400W and 21 kPato eliminate encrusted dirt and stains. Much higher power than the shampoo machineBissell Spotclean !
The handle of the device is equipped with a trigger to spray water. Depending on the condition of your textile furniture and the degree of soiling, it is possible to inject the water while vacuuming simultaneously, or to inject the solution, let the product act then extract the cleaning product.
Son water injection flow rate is 1L/min. Shampooing can be done with hot water, without exceeding 50°, allowing faster drying of textiles. To activate the suction, simply press a button.
The shampoo machine is equipped with a4L clean water tank and a large18L dirty water recovery tank! Practical capacity for uninterrupted cleaning.
Maneuverability, noise level and accessories of the Karcher SE 4001
The deviceapproximately 8 kg, but fortunately, it is equipped with casters and an ergonomic handle to be able to move it easily.
On the other hand, when it is necessary to move it upstairs, the weight is all the same suffered. Bodybuilding session guaranteed! Its7.5 meter power cord will allow you to shampoo over a wide range, without travel restrictions.
L’appareil est livré avec several accessories to clean the different surfaces:
- A 2m injection/extraction lance
- Un suceur d’injection/extraction avec adaptateur (raclette/poils durs)
- A wide nozzle for hard surfaces with adapter (squeegee/hard bristles)
- A small nozzle for furniture or difficult to access area
- Two modular tube sleeves
- A blue foam filter
- A vacuum cleaner bag
- Tightening clips for hold the hose cable
In terms of sound power, the device emits a volume of74 dB in suction mode. A flow rate that is still irritating, especially in prolonged use.
Maintenance of the SE 4001 extractor injector
Maintenance of the Karcher SE 4001 is remarkably simple. Simply lift the base and clean the filter and the head of the device.
Concerning the tank, a jet of water and it's finished! You will not need to maintain the hoses if you rinse your textiles with clean water.The cables will be cleaned during the passage of clear water, without cleaning solution.
In suction mode only, the shampooer must be equipped from a vacuum cleaner bag. Simply remove the bag after use.
Test of the Karcher SE 4001 extractor injector
The overview on the performance of the KARCHER SE 4001 having been completed, let's see what that it really offers in terms of performance and efficiency!
Test of the Karcher SE 4001 on textile furniture
Our first test was carried out on a colored fabric sofa anthracite gray, around ten years old.
Previously, cleaning was carried out by hand and traces of water marks are present on the fabric, due to very heavy water. limestone in the region. To avoid traces of limescale as much as possible, we have opted for the use of demineralized water in the clean water tank. Parenthood obliges, here are the stains that the Karcher SE 4001 had to face:
- Applesauce stains
- Dry chocolate milk stains too encrusted to remove by hand
- Grease stain
- Animal stains and odor (dog)
- Odors of impregnated food due to an open kitchen
For this cleaning, we We first sprayed the water over the entire sofa. A cap ofRM 519 cleaner has been added to the clean water tank. This is the product recommended by the Karcher market to clean your carpets, rugs, sofas, mattresses…
We bought a 1L bottle for RM 519 from a nearby DIY store, which you can be purchased in sets of 2, on Amazon.
We then carried out thecleaning movements from front to back, making sure to angle the extraction nozzle correctly. Several suction passes had to be carried out to remove as much water as possible. This action allowedvery rapid drying of the sofa, dry the day after cleaning (ambient temperature 21°C).
Regarding the stain of chocolate milk, we left the product to act a little longer while cleaning the entire sofa. We were pleasantly surprised by the result, which you can see for yourself below!
It’s a new lease of life for the sofa!The dirt has been removed and no odor is perceptible. The fabric has regained a feeling of freshness.
Sensitive souls refrain, the following image is the result of the work of the Karcher SE 4001 in the dirty water recovery tank!
Le constat est sans appel : la shampouineuse a bien fait son travail, et ce, avec une seule dose de produit. Nous recommandons d’ailleurs de not to abuse the Karcher product. A large quantity would not be more effective and risks clogging your machine. Otherproducts for shampoo machines are available as an alternative to the Karcher RM 519 product.
The second test consisted of cleaningurine on a mattress 23cm thick. The mattress was cleaned quickly (30 minutes), as it was barely dirty, being less than 6 months old and still protected.
The Karcher SE 4001 proved very practical for small incidents in the daily, especially with children or animals. As the little one's bedroom is located upstairs, the device must be transported in two stages so as not to take any risks on the stairs. We remind you that the device is heavy, and the hose is quite long (2m), so it is betterto make two round trips to transport the cleaning equipment upstairs.
In winter, the room is heated to 19°C. Cleaning was done at 3 p.m. and the mattress was completely dry by 8 p.m. Urine odors have been completely eliminated.
Karcher SE 4001 test on hard floor
The hard floor test consisted ofcleaning urine residue dry coffee, with only hot water. For this cleaning we mounted the spray nozzle with the hard surface extension. The system is simple: simply slide the extension onto the side of the extraction nozzle, with the rubber squeegee pointing forward and the brush backwards.
When starting the test, we sprayed the water directly on the ground. Note that when it comes to cleaning hard surfaces, it is necessary to angle the nozzle correctly against the floor. On the first try, nothing was sucked up, but with a little perseverance, the help comes very quickly!
At first glance, the device instantly absorbs water. A second pass was necessary to vacuum up the remains of coffee grounds, despite a very successful first pass. Here is the result in pictures.
When it comes to cleaning hard floors, the Karcher SE 4001 has proven effective. The rubber squeegee for hard floors allowed us to obtain a satisfactory result. This accessory removed particles and dirt from the tiles without damaging them.
Cleaning the floors with the Karcher SE 4001, however, proved tedious. We recommend that you use amopping vacuum for daily floor maintenance, much more practical and less cumbersome to move.
Karcher 4001 : Our final score
- Excellent quality/price ratio
- Numerous accessories
- Very large capacity
- Possibility of sending water and vacuum at the same time
- Very powerful
- Known and reliable brand
- Very noisy
- Imposing model
Final opinion on the Karcher SE 4001 injector extractor in summary
In conclusion,our opinion on the Karcher SE 4001 shampoo machine is very positive.
This 3-in-1 extractor injector offers very good cleaning performance, good handling and Maintaining the tank is very simple. It is perfect for deep cleaning textile furniture, but remains bulky for maintaining hard floors.
The capacities of its tanks are very generous and theshampooing performance is exceptional., even on very long-standing stains. Our sofa has finally regained its original color!
We have a slight drawback regarding the transport of the device, with aweight that is still high. Le niveau sonore de l’aspiration est assez élevé et engendre une utilisation encadrée à certaines heures de la journée. Le flux d’eau d’1L/min humidifie très rapidement les surfaces lorsqu’on appuie sur la gâchette, remember to protect the surrounding furniture when using it. However, this is the case with the two other large shampooers that we tested, namelythe Parkside andthe Vevor.
The Karcher SE 4001 is also a great investment. Even if you don't use it every day, you can rent it to your neighbors or to individuals on sitesshampoo machine rental.
C’est donc un grand OUI pour la shampouineuse Karcher SE 4001 ! We have even referenced it in ourcomparison of the best shampoo machines which we invite you to read!
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