Advice on steam cleaners
How does a steam cleaner work?
The steam cleaner heats water in a sealed kettle until it boils. This causes it to produce steam. Under pressure, it blows steam out of the device. The higher the number of bars, the higher the steam pressure. High steam pressure is important for really stubborn dirt. Do you just mop your floor, for example? It won't make as much of a difference. Carefully check the included attachments and the warm-up time. This determines the user-friendliness.
Cleaning without toxic cleaners
It's more hygienic to clean with steam than with cleaners. The high temperature of the steam kills 99.95% of bacteria. It also doesn't leave behind cleaner residue. This way, dirt doesn't build up quickly. As a result, you can clean more hygienically with a steam cleaner than with cleaner. It also stays clean for longer. You also won't breathe in chemical fumes of the cleaner you use.
What do you use a steam cleaner for?
There are various steam cleaners that you can use for different purposes. You can only clean floors with steam mops, but you can use steam cleaners for many different cleaning jobs. That's why you should check which accessories are included by default. This way, you'll always have the right attachments for your cleaning job. We'll give further explanation with different cleaning jobs as an example.
Parquet and laminate
Parquet and laminate are more delicate than a hard tiled floor. You can use many steam cleaners on parquet or laminate without problems. You still have to be careful on these surfaces. Set the steam pressure to the lowest level and use a folded cloth. This way, you never use too much steam and you prevent damage to your delicate floor.
Tile floors
You'll often receive a special cloth for your steam cleaner. This way, you can thoroughly clean tiled floors without any problems. Aren't you sure and do you want to be safe? Lower the steam pressure. This way, nothing can go wrong.
Carpet and rugs
With a special attachment, you can clean your carpets. These fabrics are very rigid. With a special attachment, you can reach deeper into the fabric. That's important, because carpets hold a lot of bacteria. Especially when you have pets.
Joints, corners, edges, cracks and plumbing
Some spots get dirty faster than others, like the stove or toilet. In damp rooms, limescale builds up quickly. Do you also want to clean these small rooms with the steam cleaner? Check the attachments. The small brushes are suitable to clean stubborn stains. That's useful, because you can clean the stove, sinks, the toilet, and the floor.
What's a steam vacuum cleaner?
Some steam cleaners use water in addition to steam and vacuum it up right away. We call these steam vacuum cleaners. They're suitable for stubborn stains. You don't have to vacuum first, but you can start working with the steam vacuum cleaner right away. This way, you can clean your home with 1 product. You can also remove stains from carpets, car seats, your couch, or a mattress.
