STEAM CLEANING TIPS |
APPLICATION |
STEAM VOLUME |
ATTACHMENT |
TECHNIQUE |
FLOORS / CHEMICAL FREE CLEANING WITH NO RESIDUE LEFT BEHIND |
Vinyl Tile Or Vinyl Sheet |
Medium - High |
Floor Cleaning Head + Micro fiber + Extension Tubes + Nylon Brush. |
Sweep or vacuum first. Steam mop with floor cleaning head and micro fiber cover. Corners and baseboards with nylon brush. |
Stone Tile, Slate, Ceramic Tile, Grout |
High |
Floor Cleaning Head + Micro Fiber + Extension Tubes + Nylon Brush + Grout Brush + Nylon Brush Jet Nozzle |
Sweep or vacuum first. Steam mop with floor cleaning head, heavy stains use without micro fiber cover. Corners and baseboards with nylon brush. Grout lines use grout brush and / or jet nozzle. Finish with floor cleaning head / micro fiber cover |
Smooth Surface Concrete |
High |
Floor Cleaning Head + Micro Fiber + Extension Tubes + Grout Brush + Nylon Brush + Metal Brush + Jet Nozzle |
Sweep or vacuum first. Steam mop with floor cleaning head, heavy stains use without micro fiber cover. Corners and baseboards with nylon brush. Joint lines use grout or metal brush and / or jet nozzle. Finish with floor cleaning head / micro fiber. |
Hardwood |
Low - Medium |
Floor Cleaning Head + Micro Fiber + Extension Tubes |
Sweep or vacuum first. Steam mop with floor cleaning head and micro fiber cover. |
CARPETS / SPOT TREATMENT |
Wall To Wall, Rugs, Spot Care |
High |
Nylon Brush + Jet Nozzle + Paper Or White Cotton Towel |
Vacuum area first then steam using brush or jet. Use towels to blot stain away. Chemical cleaner can be used prior to steam treatment. |
CARPETS / DEODORIZE + KILL BEDBUGS - DUST MITES AND ALLERGENS |
Wall To Wall, Rugs |
High |
Floor Cleaning Head + Extension tubes + Micro Fiber + Jet Nozzle |
Vacuum area first then steam using floor cleaning head with micro fiber cover. Pass slowly over area to allow heat to kill pests. Use jet nozzle for corners and cracks. |
WALLS, CEILINGS |
Painted, Wood Paneling, Wallpaper |
Low - Medium |
Floor Cleaning Head + Extension tubes + Micro Fiber + Nylon Brush + Clothes / Fabric tool with cotton cover. |
Painted, wood paneling, wallpaper walls are heat sensitive. Always test small area first and be careful not to over heat finish. Use Floor Cleaning head with micro fiber cover or clothes steamer with cotton cover. Use nylon brush for corners and stains. |
Wallpaper Removal |
High |
Nylon Brush, Jet Nozzle, Extension Tubes + Smooth Surface Tool + Scraper |
Use at full power to soften glue and remove wallpaper. Wallpaper stripper can be applied first. |
Air Vents |
Medium -High |
Nylon Brush, Jet Nozzle, Extension Tubes, Cotton Towel |
Clean using brush and jet tip. Wipe down. with clean cotton towel. |
UPHOLSTERY / KILL BEDBUGS - DUST MITES AND ALLERGENS |
Vinyl, Synthetic, Cotton |
Medium - High |
Jet Nozzle, Clothes Steamer, Cotton Cover |
Test a small area first. Some synthetic materials will not handle high heat. Use clothes steamer with cotton cover and slowly pass over area to allow heat to kill pests. Use jet nozzle for cracks and corners. |
WINDOW BLINDS |
Levolor, Venetian, Horizontal, Vertical |
Low-Medium |
Nylon Brush, Jet Nozzle, Detail Nozzle, Extension Tubes, Cotton Towel |
Dust area first. Thin plastic blinds may not be able to handle heat from the steam. Test a small area first. Use jet or detail nozzle from 4'' away. Wipe off with cotton towel. |
GLASS |
Windows, Mirrors |
Medium |
Smooth Surface Squeegee, Extension Tubes, Nylon Brush, Paper Towels |
Pre-steam glass from 6'' away to heat glass. Use brush for edges and bases. Finish with window cleaner squeegee. Do not use if temperature is under 32 degrees to prevent cracking. |
Window Screens, Window Frames |
Medium -High |
Detail Nozzle, Nylon Brush, Extension Tubes |
Steam area with detail nozzle. Use brush for edges and corners. |
KITCHENS |
Stove Tops, Ovens |
Medium - High |
Nylon Brush, Brass Brush, Extension Tubes, Paper towels |
Use nylon brush over all surfaces and brass brush for interior oven grates. Wipe down with paper towels |
Small Appliances |
Medium |
Nylon Brush, Detail Nozzle, Paper towels |
Use brush over all areas and detail nozzle for small corners and seems. Wipe down with paper towels |
Sinks, Faucets, Drains |
Medium - High |
Nylon Brush, Detail Nozzle, Paper towels |
Use brush over all areas and detail nozzle for small corners and seems. Wipe down with paper towels. |
Counter Tops |
Low- Medium |
Smooth Surface Squeegee, Nylon Brush, Detail Nozzle, Paper towels |
Use brush over all areas and detail nozzle for small corners and seems. Use smooth surface squeegee to sanitize counter tops by slowly passing over area then wipe area with paper towel for chemical free cleaning |
BATHROOM |
Tile, Grout |
Medium - High |
Floor Cleaning Head + Micro Fiber + Extension Tubes + Grout Brush + Jet Nozzle |
Sweep or vacuum first. Steam mop with floor cleaning head, heavy stains use without cotton cover. Corners and baseboards with nylon brush. Grout lines use grout brush and / or jet nozzle .Finish with floor cleaning head with micro fiber. |
Porcelain Toilets, Chrome Fixtures |
Medium - High |
Nylon Brush, Detail Nozzle, Paper towels |
Use brush over all areas and detail nozzle for small corners, hinges, and seems. Wipe down with paper towels. |
Shower, Tubs, Doors |
Medium |
Nylon Brush, Detail Nozzle, Extension Tubes, Paper towels |
Use brush over all areas and detail nozzle for small corners and seems. Wipe down with paper towels. |
AUTO, MOTORCYCLE, MARINE |
Interior Areas |
Medium - High |
Nylon Brush, Jet Nozzle, Clothes Steamer, Cotton Cover, Cotton Towel |
Test a small area first. Some synthetic materials will not handle high heat. Use nylon brush with soft pressure for larger stains and jet tip for small stains. Blot with cotton towel. |
Detailing, Exterior, Engine |
Medium - High |
Nylon Brush, Detail Nozzle, Jet Nozzle |
Use brush over all areas and detail nozzle for small detail areas. |
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