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Karcher SE 3-18 Ultra Clean Compact Cordless Spot Cleaner
1.081-504.0
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Product Overview
Key Features
- 1.7 Litre clean, 2.9 Litre dirty tank, bagless design
- 184 Watt power, 18 Volt, for car seats, mats, upholstery
- 18 Volt battery, cordless, compact design, hose storage
- 2-in-1 comfort system with spray and suction hose
- System cleaning function, accessory and small part storage
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Karcher
- Model Number:
- 1.081-504.0
- Surfaces:
- Car seats, floor mats and the boot, upholstery and fabric covers
- Capacity:
- 1.7L Clean, 2.9L Dirty
Power & Charging
- Power:
- 18V, 184W
General Information
- Type:
- Spot Cleaner
- Colour:
- Grey
- Supplier Colour:
- Grey/Yellow
- Additional Features:
- Compact design, System Cleaning Function
- What's In The Box:
- Upholstery spray extraction nozzle, Crevice nozzle for spray extraction cleaning, System Cleaning Function, Practical hose and accessory storage, Storage space for small parts, 2-in-1 comfort system with integrated spray and suction hose, 18 Volt Battery
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
Power & Charging
- Power:
- 18V, 184W
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 261
- Product Width (mm):
- 225
- Product Depth (mm):
- 414
- Product Weight (kg):
- 3.64
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 297
- Box Width (mm):
- 295
- Box Depth (mm):
- 490
- Box Weight (kg):
- 6
Product Reviews of Karcher SE 3-18 Ultra Clean Compact Cordless Spot Cleaner
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.4 out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
100% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Lightweight and cordless design makes it easy to move and use anywhere.
- Effectively cleans small spots and fresh stains on upholstery and car interiors.
- Battery lasts through several cleaning sessions before needing recharge.
- Charging is slow, and some users experienced faulty batteries.
- Great convenience for quick clean-ups, especially for families or pet owners.
- Maintains Karcher's reputation for reliability and product quality.
Pros
Cleaning (3)
Easy (1)
Quality (1)
Reliable (1)
battery failure
looks good. nice & light unfilled, but unfortunately going to need to apply for a warranty refund/replacement battery before having used it because they battery wont charge
Dilan
Confirmed purchase 2 September 2025
Published on 10 November 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Small and powerful domestic cleaning
This Karcher spot cleaner is a very good machine for small messes for its price. It is small and has no cord, so it is easy to carry and use. You can clean spots on your couch or in your car very easily. For its size, it is quite powerful and cleans fresh stains well. The battery lasts for a good amount of time, letting you clean a few spots before you need to charge it. It does lack fast charging so it takes a while to charge the battery. Overall, it is a very useful cleaner to have, especially for families with kids or pets.
HP
Confirmed purchase 24 August 2025
Published on 30 September 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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A Versatile Portable Cleaner for when you need those small jobs done with ease
This is a grab-and-go cleaner. Spilt wine, food etc It's one hand straight away without any inconvenience of a big machine. Great for Upholstery and inside the car to clean and freshen the interior.
Steve Wincott
Confirmed purchase 21 August 2025
Published on 16 September 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Karcher Cordkess Spot Cleaner
Very I bought Karcher as I have been so happy over many years with their products , this Spot Cleaner continues the Quality Product range. Yes I am happy with it.
Casper
Confirmed purchase 21 August 2025
Published on 16 September 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Awesome
Convenient
Anonymous
Confirmed purchase 24 April 2025
Published on 21 May 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Excellent
Amazing product. I had to clean some marks on my car seat and it worked wonders
Amit
Confirmed purchase 9 February 2025
Published on 4 March 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Top job for small product
How well it cleans
Peter
Confirmed purchase 26 December 2024
Published on 22 January 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great sukker
Have used it for small work only good that temperature range of water is high. Have found Karcher products are usually reliable.
Antony
Confirmed purchase 26 November 2024
Published on 18 December 2024
Yes, I recommend this product.
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At a glance
The Karcher SE 3-18 Ultra Clean Compact Cordless Spot Cleaner is a portable, battery-powered carpet and upholstery cleaner ideal for quick spot cleaning at home or in the car. Its cordless design and lightweight build make it easy to use in tight spaces, while the dual-tank system ensures hygienic cleaning. However, its limited battery runtime may not suit large or multi-room cleaning tasks.
What it’s great for
- Spot Cleaning
- Quick Carpet Refresh
- Upholstery Cleaning
- Car Interiors
- Pet Stain Removal
Where it works best
- Living Rooms
- Bedrooms
- Car Interiors
- Small Apartments
- Stairs
Who it’s for
- Pet Owners
- Busy Families
- Apartment Dwellers
- Car Owners
Things to consider
Battery runtime is limited to around 12 minutes per charge, making it less suitable for cleaning large areas in one session.
Pet stain removal score
8/10 - Effectively lifts most fresh pet stains, but may require multiple passes for older or set-in stains.
Large area suitability
Best for small to medium areas; not ideal for whole-house or large room cleaning due to battery runtime.
Ease of use
Very easy to operate, lightweight, and simple to set up and clean after use.
Drying time rating
7/10 - Surfaces dry relatively quickly, but may take longer on thick carpets or with heavy use.
Key benefits
- Cordless Operation: Clean anywhere without being restricted by power cords.
- Dual-Tank System: Separates clean and dirty water for more hygienic results.
- Self-Cleaning Function: Automatically flushes out residual dirt for optimal hygiene.
- Flexible Hose with Crevice Tool: Easily reaches tight and hard-to-clean spots.
- Compact and Lightweight: Easy to carry, store, and manoeuvre in small spaces.
- Foldable Handle: Space-saving design for convenient storage.
- LED Battery Display: Real-time battery status helps manage cleaning sessions efficiently.
- Waterproof Construction: Worry-free cleaning in damp environments.
Q: Can the Karcher SE 3-18 Ultra Clean replace a full-size carpet cleaner?
A: No. This compact cordless model is designed for spot cleaning upholstery, rugs, stairs and car interiors rather than cleaning large wall-to-wall carpet areas. Its smaller tanks and battery-based run time suit targeted messes, not whole-room deep cleans.
Q: Is the Karcher SE 3-18 Ultra Clean suitable for cleaning car seats and boot carpet?
A: Yes. Its compact cordless design is better suited to car interiors than a larger mains-powered extractor because it is easier to manoeuvre around seats, footwells and the boot. It is still a wet cleaner, so fabrics need time to dry after use.
Q: Does the Karcher SE 3-18 Ultra Clean vacuum up dry dirt as well as wash stains?
A: No. A spot cleaner like this is made for spray extraction, which means applying cleaning solution and lifting wet soil from fabric. Loose crumbs, sand and pet hair are best vacuumed first, otherwise cleaning performance can drop and mess can spread.
Q: Can this cordless spot cleaner use the same 18V battery as other Karcher 18V tools?
A: Yes, if the other product uses Karcher Battery Power 18V. That shared platform can make it easier to swap batteries between compatible tools, but battery and charger inclusion can vary by listing, so confirm what is supplied in the box on the product page.
Q: Will the Karcher SE 3-18 Ultra Clean leave upholstery very wet after cleaning?
A: No, not compared with manual scrubbing, because spray extraction pulls dirty water back out of the fabric as it cleans. Upholstery will still be damp rather than dry straight away, so allow drying time and avoid over-wetting delicate materials.