| Machines used for cleaning surfaces with hot water | | | | Moisture content is only 6% in the vapor steam |
| are called steam cleaners. Steam cleaners are used to | | | | cleaner, so the surface will dry as soon as it is |
| kill allergens, bacteria, mold, and fungus on surfaces. | | | | cleaned. Any heat resistant surface can be washed |
| Steam cleaners are mostly used in homes, inns and | | | | by a vapor steam cleaner. It is generally used by |
| restaurants, etc. Home steam cleaners are used to | | | | people who are allergic to chemicals. |
| clean surfaces such as in the bathroom, or the carpet | | | | Then there are steam cleaners made specifically to |
| and so on. A steam cleaner can be used to clean any | | | | clean carpets. Instead of using steam, they use hot |
| surface which is heat resistant. | | | | water to clean the carpet. After wetting the carpet, |
| There are two types of steam cleaners; traditional | | | | brushes in the steamer scrub it, and unclean water is |
| steam cleaners, and vapor steam cleaners. The | | | | sucked back into the container. The use of an air |
| traditional steam cleaners include a boiler, container, | | | | conditioner at the same time is good, as it eliminates |
| hose and brushes, and use warm water to make the | | | | humidity from the air, and the carpet gets dried |
| surface clean. They are used to clean floors only. The | | | | quickly. Once the carpet is dry, make sure that it is |
| warm water is spread on the dirty surface, and then | | | | then vacuumed so it is cleaned properly. |
| the revolving brushes scrub the surface and collect | | | | Steam cleaners can have an inbuilt water container or |
| the dirty water into a container. Some cleaners need | | | | they can have a constant water supply. The latter is |
| cleaning agents to remove stains, but mostly rely on | | | | more convenient, as you will not need to fill the tank |
| steam and brushes to perform this process. | | | | again and again. |
| Vapor steam cleaners include a container with a | | | | You can get various models of steam cleaners. |
| heater, a hose and a nozzle. Water is boiled in the | | | | Before purchasing, you should look for boiler capacity, |
| tank to produce dry steam. This dry steam is thrown | | | | its attachments, warranty and user manual etc. It is |
| onto the dirty surface via a hose and nozzle. The | | | | also important that you go through all the |
| steam helps in loosening the dirt and stains on the | | | | manufacture instructions before using your stream |
| surface. The surface is then cleaned with the help of | | | | cleaner. |
| a vacuum cleaner. | | | | |