Steam Vapor System Cleaning Ideas

 

Floors

 

Vinyl Tile or Sheet Goods

Pressure Setting: Low-Med

Accessories: Large brush + towel, extension tubes, nozzle w/ nylon nozzle brush, small rectangle brush

Hints & Techniques:

1. Sweep or vacuum first
2. Mop w/ large brush, corners and baseboards w/nozzle brush or large nozzle brush; do so by sections, using continuous motion, heavily soiled areas use small rectangle brush, no towel.

 

 

Quarry Tile, Slate, Ceramic Tile & Grout

Pressure Setting: Med

Accessories: Large brush + towel on front clips only, nozzle w/ nylon nozzle brush, rectangle brush w/ towel

Hints & Techniques:

1. Sweep or vacuum first
2. Mop w/ large brush
3. Flip towel under brush to finish wipe
4. Use nozzle brush on grout lines and wipe away loosened dirt.

 

 

Hardwood

 

Pressure Setting: Low

Accessories: Large brush + towel, extension tubes

Hints & Techniques:

1. Fix towel to large brush
2. Heat with steam “on”
3. Reduce or turn steam off and mop floor
4. Repeat as towel cools.
5. Towel should be hot and moist, not wet.

 

 

Smooth Concrete

 

Pressure Setting: Med-High

Accessories: Large brush + towel on front clips only, small rectangle brush

Hints & Techniques:

1. Sweep or vacuum first
2. Mop w/ large brush
3. Flip towel under brush to finish wipe; use nozzle brush or small rectangle brush for heavily soiled areas.

 

 

Wax Removal

 

Pressure Setting: Med-High

Accessories: Small rectangle brush, extension tubes

Hints & Techniques:

1. Treat by section w/ small rectangle brush, no towel.
2. Do twice, DO NOT OVERHEAT!

 

 

 

Carpet

Carpet Surfaces

Pressure Setting: Med

Accessories: Large brush + towel, extension tubes

Hints & Techniques:

1. Vacuum and then PRE-STEAM w/ small rectangle brush or large brush a 6′ x 6′ area at 6″ above the surface.
2. Attach towel to large brush and wipe in two directions – the second direction at right angles to the first.
3. Stubborn areas may be pre-treated with a light application of gentle detergent, followed with steam treatment.

 

 

Spot Cleaning

Pressure Setting: Med-High ;

Accessories: Nozzle or Steam gun;

Hints & Techniques:

1. When using nozzle or steam gun on spots, stay 4″ – 6″ from carpet surface.
2. Blot spot w/towel
3. Repeat as necessary. DO NOT OVERHEAT!

 

 

 

Walls & Ceilings

Painted, Paneling, Wallpaper

 

Pressure Setting: Low

Accessories: Small rectangle brush or large brush with towel, extension tubes

Hints & Techniques:

1. Painted walls, wallpaper, wood paneling are heat sensitive, so always use 2, preferably 3 layers of towel on brushes when treating these surfaces.
2. Do not dwell on any one area too long – treat once, allow to cool and retreat.
3. On heavily soiled areas, pre-steam w/ nozzle 6″ from surface and then use brush w/towel.
4. Towel surface may be pre-treated w/ gentle detergent mist to help loosen soil.
5. On wood paneling move quickly, check towel surface for color transfer.
6. WALLPAPER REMOVAL – use nozzle on seams, wallpaper stripper on large areas.
7. Use small rectangle brush w/ towel to remove residual paste.

 

 

Acoustical Tile

 

Pressure Setting: Low

Accessories: Small rectangle brush or large brush with towel, extension tubes

Hints & Techniques:

1. Painted walls, wallpaper, wood paneling are heat sensitive, so always use 2, preferably 3 layers of towel on brushes when treating these surfaces.
2. Do not dwell on any one area too long – treat once, let cool and retreat.
3. On heavily soiled areas, pre-steam w/ nozzle 6″ from surface and then use brush w/towel.
4. Towel surface may be pre-treated w/ gentle detergent mist to help loosen soil.
5. On wood paneling move quickly, check towel surface for color transfer.
6. WALL PAPER REMOVAL – use nozzle on seams, wallpaper stripper on large areas.
7. Use small rectangle brush w/ towel to remove residual paste.

 

 

Vents

 

Pressure Setting: Med-High

Accessories: Nozzle or extended nozzle, ext. tubes, large brush with towel

Hints & Techniques:

1. Wipe vent surface w/ large brush w/ towel.
2. Pre-treat with extended nozzle if necessary.
3. For louvered vents, use nozzle w/ nozzle brush and towel.

 

 

 

Upholstery

Vinyl, Synthetics

 

Pressure Setting: Low-Med

Accessories: Small rectangle brush w/ towel

Hints & Techniques:

1. Test in inconspicuous location prior to treatment.
2. Some velours are very heat sensitive and may deform.
3. Pre-steam area with steam gun at 6″ from surface.
4. Use small rectangle brush w/ towel over surface, working in two directions.
5. Towel should be hot & moist, not wet.
6. Use nozzle on seam lines at 2″ from surface, wipe away dirt with towel.
7. Condition leathers after treating.

 

 

 

Blinds

Venetian type – Horizontal

 

Pressure Setting: Low-Med

Accessories: Threaded nozzle, extension tube, extended nozzle

 

Venetian Type – Vertical

Pressure Setting: Low-Med

Accessories: Small rectangle brush w/ towel, large brush w/ towel

Hints & Techniques:

1. Light dust – open blind 1/2 way & use nozzle on medium – high from 4″ away. Caution – Thin plastic blinds may be deformed by too much heat. Use care.
2. Heavy or greasy dust – shut blind, mist w/ mild detergent, use nozzle at 4″ from surface, wipe immediately w/ towel.
3. Vertical vinyl – small rectangle brush w/ towel on one side and large brush w/ towel on opposite side – top to base, switch sides

 

 

 

Glass

Windows, Mirrors, Window Screens

 

Pressure Setting: Med

Accessories: Window cleaning tool, small rectangle brush w/ towel, extension tube

Hints & Techniques:

1. Pre-steam glass w/ steam gun at 6″ from surface or use small rectangle brush w/ towel over entire surface for the first cleaning.
2. Follow up with window tool.
3. Wipe squeegee blade often.
4. Avoid cracked mirrors or windows. Use small rectangle brush w/ towel on screens.

 

 

Window Frames

Pressure Setting: Low-Med

Accessories: Threaded nozzle w/ nozzle brush, extension tube, towel

Hints &Techniques:

1. Use threaded nozzle + brush to renew frame area, latches etc.
2. Use towel over nozzle brush to finish and polish.

 

 

 

Kitchens

Stove Tops, Ovens

 

Pressure Setting: Low-Med

Accessories: Nozzle w/ nozzle brush – nylon, brass, large nozzle brush, stainless steel pad, ext. tube, towel

Hints & Techniques:

1. Use large nozzle brush w/ stainless steel pad for oven surfaces, oven racks, and glass in door.
2. Use small nylon or brass nozzle brush for tight areas, corners, burner bibs.

 

 

Small Appliances

 

Pressure Setting: Low-Med

Accessories: Large nozzle brush, small rectangle brush w/ towel

Hints & Techniques:

1. For large areas use small rectangle brush w/ towel, or large nozzle brush directly.
2. Use nozzle without brush for nooks & crannies, wipe with towel.

 

 

Sinks, Faucets, Drains

 

Pressure Setting: Med

Accessories: Nozzle w/ nozzle brush – nylon or brass

Hints & Techniques:

1. Use nozzle to reach into tight areas, use with nozzle brush where needed.
2. Rinse or wipe surface.

 

 

Counter Tops, Cabinet Facing

 

Pressure Setting: Low-Med

Accessories: Small rectangle brush w/ towel, nozzle, nozzle w/ nozzle brush

 

Hints & Techniques:

1. Use small rectangle brush direct and wipe with towel.
2. Use threaded nozzle w/ brush on moldings, wipe with towel.
3. CABINET FACING: pre-steam w/ nozzle from a distance of 6″, let stand a moment, then wipe with towel.
4. Repeat if necessary.

 

 

 

Bathroom

Tile & Grout

 

Pressure Setting: Med

Accessories: Nozzle, large & small nozzle brush, Small rectangle brush, extension tube

Hints & Techniques:

1. Use nozzle brushes, small rectangle brush with no towel to clean grout.
2. Rinse or wipe clean.
3. Use small rectangle brush with towel to maintain.

 

 

Porcelain, Chrome Fixtures

Pressure Setting: Med

Accessories: Nozzle, nozzle brush – nylon, small rectangle brush w/ towel, extension tube

Hints & Techniques:

1. Use small rectangle brush w/ towel to treat larger areas.
2. Large nozzle brush w/ towel or nozzle w/ nylon nozzle brush for corners, hinges, ledges and bars.
3. Wipe or rinse away dirt.

 

 

Shower Stalls & Doors

Pressure Setting: Med

Accessories: Nozzle, nozzle brush – nylon, small rectangle brush w/ towel, extension tube, large nozzle brush w/ stainless steel pad

Hints & Techniques:

1. Use small rectangle brush w/ out towel or large nozzle brush w/ stainless steel pad to remove heavy soap scum from glass panels.
2. Pre-treat area with mild detergent if necessary.
3. Rinse tools often.
4. Wipe or rinse away loosened dirt.

 

 

Fiberglass

Pressure Setting: Med

Accessories: Large round nozzle brush, small rectangle brush, extension tube, towel

Hints & Techniques:

1. Use small rectangle brush direct without towel, or large round nozzle brush for stubborn areas.
2. Rinse or wipe away soil.
3. Use extension tube for easy reach.

 

 

 

Autos & Boats

Interior Surfaces

 

Pressure Setting: Med

Accessories: Small rectangle brush w/ towel, nozzle, nozzle w/ nozzle brush

Hints & Techniques:

1. Small rectangle brush w/ towel for fabric & vinyl surfaces, nozzle to clean seams, and spots.
2. SEE Carpet Spotting.
3. Do not overheat plastics or vinyl’s.

 

 

Detailing Interior, Exterior

Pressure Setting: Med

Accessories: Nozzle, nozzle brush – nylon, small rectangle brush w/ towel, extension tube

Hints & Techniques:

1. For nooks & crannies use nozzle, wipe w/ towel.
2. Use nozzle brush on chrome & gaskets.
3. Wipe with clean towel to polish.

 

 

Other Applications

• Dust plants
• Polish jewelry
• Clean tools
• Yard equipment
• Sports equipment
• Outdoor furniture
• Unclog drains
• Defrost freezers
• Remove stickers & decals
• Remove and kill algae on deck or other exterior wood surfaces
• Deodorize fabrics & carpets