Kärcher
Kärcher SC 2 Upright, UK 1.513-501.0
Editorial review Reviewed 29 October 2026 How we assess products
The Kärcher SC 2 Upright combines effective floor cleaning with thoughtful everyday controls. It lifts marks from vinyl and soap residue from tiles well, while its swivel head reaches beneath cupboards. The steam control is easy to operate with your thumb without changing your grip. The removable 400ml tank is straightforward to refill during a clean. A descaling cartridge helps manage limescale, making this a practical option in hard-water areas, while two steam levels let you choose the appropriate output for permitted surfaces. The washable EasyFix cloth attaches securely.
Key facts
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- Format
- Upright floor mop
- Accessories
- One washable cloth; descaling cartridge; floorhead
- Controls
- Two steam levels
- Capacity description
- 400ml water tank
- Weight description
- 2.5kg
- Power description
- 1600W
Strengths
- Effective on vinyl stains and tiled-floor soap residue
- Easy thumb controls and swivel head aid manoeuvring
- Removable tank allows convenient ongoing refills
- Replaceable descaling cartridge helps manage hard water
Limitations
- Only one floor cloth supplied
- Floor-only design lacks carpet and handheld tools
- Shorter cable means more socket changes
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Useful accessories
For this model
Kärcher descaling cartridge
One replacement descaling cartridge for ongoing scale protection. Fit it and follow the cleaner’s water-hardness and replacement instructions.
For Kärcher SC 2 Upright; 2.863-018.0, one cartridge. Not the SC 1 cartridge.
Guide price: about £13
Amazon
£13.49
In stock
Price checked 29 October 2026 10:49 GMT
For this model
Kärcher EasyFix floor cloths
Two washable EasyFix floor cloths give you a clean spare and replacements for worn cloths. They fit the selected standard EasyFix floor nozzles; check the floorhead as well as the cleaner name.
For the selected Kärcher SC 2 Upright and SC 1 Multi & Up Extra EasyFix floor nozzles; 2.863-259.0, two cloths.
Guide price: about £23
Amazon
£22.99
In stock
Price checked 29 October 2026 10:49 GMT