Tips to get the most from your
Steam Vapor Cleaning System |
| Floors |
Pressure
Setting |
Accessories
|
| Vinyl Tile or Sheet Goods |
Low-Med. |
Large brush + towel, extension tubes, nozzle w/
nylon nozzle brush, small rectangle brush |
Hints &Techniques:
Sweep or vacuum first; mop w/ large brush, corners and baseboards w/nozzle brush or large
nozzle brush; do by sections using continuous motion, heavily soiled areas use small
rectangle brush, no towel. |
| Quarry Tile, Slate,
Ceramic Tile & Grout |
Med. |
Large brush + towel on front clips only, nozzle w/
nylon nozzle brush, rect. brush w/ towel |
Hints &Techniques:
Sweep or vacuum first; mop w/ large brush, flip towel under brush to finish wipe, use
nozzle brush on grout lines and wipe away loosened dirt. |
| Hardwood |
Low |
Large brush + towel, extension tubes |
Hints &Techniques:
Fix towel to large brush, heat with steam "on", reduce or turn steam off and mop
floor, repeat as towel cools. Towel should be hot and moist, not wet. |
| Smooth Concrete |
Med.-High |
Large brush + towel on front clips only, small
rectangle brush |
Hints &Techniques:
Sweep or vacuum first; mop w/ large brush, flip towel under brush to finish wipe, use
nozzle brush or small rectangle brush for heavily soiled areas. |
| Wax Removal |
Med.-High |
Small rectangle brush, extension tubes |
Hints &Techniques:
Treat by section w/ small rectangle brush, no towel. Do twice, DO NOT OVERHEAT! |
| Carpet |
Pressure
Setting |
Accessories
|
| Carpet Surfaces |
Med. |
Large brush + towel, extension tubes |
Hints &Techniques:
Vacuum and then PRE-STEAM w/ small rectangle brush or large brush a 6'x6' area at 6"
above the surface. Attach towel to large brush and wipe in two directions - the second at
right angles to the first. Stubborn areas may be pre-treated with a light application of
gentle detergent followed with steam treatment. |
| Spot Cleaning |
Med.-High |
Nozzle or Steam gun |
Hints &Techniques:
When using nozzle or steam gun on spots, stay 4" - 6" from carpet surface. Blot
spot w/towel, repeat as necessary. DO NOT OVERHEAT! |
| Walls
& Ceilings |
Pressure
Setting |
Accessories
|
| Painted, Paneling,
Wallpaper |
Low |
Small rectangle brush or large brush with towel,
extension tubes |
Hints &Techniques:
Painted walls, wallpaper, wood paneling are heat sensitive. Always use 2, preferably 3
layers of towel on brushes when treating these surfaces. Do not dwell on any one area too
long - treat once, allow to cool and retreat. On heavily soiled areas, pre-steam w/ nozzle
6" from surface and then use brush w/towel. Towel surface may be pre-treated w/
gentle detergent mist to help loosen soil. On wood paneling move quickly, check towel
surface for color transfer. WALL PAPER REMOVAL - use nozzle on seams, wallpaper stripper
on large areas. Use small rectangle brush w/ towel to remove residual paste. |
| Acoustical Tile |
Low |
Small rectangle brush or large brush with towel,
extension tubes |
Hints &Techniques:
Painted walls, wallpaper, wood paneling are heat sensitive. Always use 2, preferably 3
layers of towel on brushes when treating these surfaces. Do not dwell on any one area too
long - treat once, let cool and retreat. On heavily soiled areas, pre-steam w/ nozzle
6" from surface and then use brush w/towel. Towel surface may be pre-treated w/
gentle detergent mist to help loosen soil. On wood paneling move quickly, check towel
surface for color transfer. WALL PAPER REMOVAL - use nozzle on seams, wallpaper stripper
on large areas. Use small rectangle brush w/ towel to remove residual paste. |
| Vents |
Med.-High |
Nozzle or extended nozzle, ext. tubes, large brush
with towel |
Hints &Techniques:
Wipe vent surface w/ large brush w/ towel. Pre treat with extended nozzle if necessary.
For louvered vents, use nozzle w/ nozzle brush and towel. |
| Upholstery |
Pressure
Setting |
Accessories
|
| Vinyl, Synthetics |
Low-Med. |
Small rectangle brush w/ towel |
Hints &Techniques:
Test in inconspicuous location prior to treatment. Some velour's are very heat sensitive
and may deform. Pre-steam area with steam gun at 6" from surface. Use small rectangle
brush w/ towel over surface, working in two directions. Towel should be hot & moist,
not wet. Use nozzle on seam lines at 2" from surface, wipe away dirt with towel.
Condition leathers after treating. |
| Blinds |
Pressure
Setting |
Accessories
|
| Venetian type, horizontal |
Low-Med. |
Threaded nozzle, extension tube, extended nozzle |
Hints &Techniques:
Light dust - open blind 1/2 way & use nozzle on med. - high from 4" away. Caution
- Thin plastic blinds may be deformed by too much heat. Use care. Heavy or greasy dust -
shut blind, mist w/ mild detergent, use nozzle at 4" from surface, wipe immediately
w/ towel. Vertical vinyl - small rectangle brush w/ towel on one side and large brush w/
towel on opposite side - top to base, switch sides |
| Vertical |
Low-Med. |
Small rectangle brush w/ towel, large brush w/
towel |
Hints &Techniques:
Light dust - open blind 1/2 way & use nozzle on med. - high from 4" away. Caution
- Thin plastic blinds may be deformed by too much heat. Use care. Heavy or greasy dust -
shut blind, mist w/ mild detergent, use nozzle at 4" from surface, wipe immediately
w/ towel. Vertical vinyl - small rectangle brush w/ towel on one side and large brush w/
towel on opposite side - top to base, switch sides |
| Glass |
Pressure
Setting |
Accessories
|
| Windows, Mirrors, Window
Screens |
Med. |
Window cleaning tool, small rectangle brush w/
towel, extension tube |
Hints &Techniques:
Pre - steam glass w/ steam gun at 6" from surface or use small rectangle brush w/
towel over entire surface the first cleaning. Follow up with window tool. Wipe squeegee
blade often. Avoid cracked mirrors or windows. Use small rectangle brush w/ towel on
screens. |
| Window Frames |
Low-Med. |
Threaded nozzle w/ nozzle brush, extension
tube, towel |
Hints &Techniques:
Use threaded nozzle + brush to renew frame area, latches etc. Use towel over nozzle brush
to finish and polish. |
| Kitchens |
Pressure
Setting |
Accessories
|
| Stove Tops, Ovens |
Low-Med. |
Nozzle w/ nozzle brush - nylon, brass, large
nozzle brush, stainless steel pad, ext. tube, towel |
Hints &Techniques:
Use large nozzle brush w/ stainless steel pad for oven surfaces, oven racks, glass in
door. Use small nylon or brass nozzle brush for tight areas, corners, burner bibs. |
| Small Appliances |
Low-Med. |
Large nozzle brush, small rectangle brush w/ towel
|
Hints &Techniques:
For large areas use small rectangle brush w/ towel, or large nozzle brush directly. Use
nozzle without brush for nooks & crannies, wipe with towel. |
| Sinks, Faucets, Drains |
Med. |
Nozzle w/ nozzle brush - nylon or brass |
Hints &Techniques:
Use nozzle to reach into tight areas, use with nozzle brush where needed, rinse or wipe
surface. |
| Counter tops, Cabinet
facing |
Low-Med. |
Small rectangle brush w/ towel, nozzle, nozzle w/
nozzle brush |
Hints &Techniques:
Use small rectangle brush direct and wipe with towel, use threaded nozzle w/ brush on
moldings, wipe with towel. CABINET FACING: pre - steam w/ nozzle from a distance of
6", let stand a moment, wipe with towel, repeat if necessary. |
| Bathroom |
Pressure
Setting |
Accessories
|
| Tile & Grout |
Med. |
Nozzle, large & small nozzle brush, Small
rectangle brush, extension tube |
Hints &Techniques:
Use nozzle brushes, small rectangle brush with no towel to clean grout, rinse or wipe
clean. Use small rectangle brush with towel to maintain. |
| Porcelain, Chrome Fixtures |
Med. |
Nozzle, nozzle brush - nylon, small rectangle
brush w/ towel, extension tube |
Hints &Techniques:
Use small rectangle brush w/ towel to treat larger areas, large nozzle brush w/ towel or
nozzle w/ nylon nozzle brush for corners, hinges, ledges and bars, wipe or rinse away
dirt. |
| Shower Stalls & Doors |
Med. |
Nozzle, nozzle brush - nylon, small rectangle
brush w/ towel, extension tube, large nozzle brush w/ stainless steel pad |
Hints &Techniques:
Use small rectangle brush w/ out towel or large nozzle brush w/ stainless steel pad to
remove heavy soap scum from glass panels. Pre - treat area with mild detergent if
necessary. Rinse tools often. Wipe or rinse away loosened dirt. |
| Fiberglass |
Med. |
Large round nozzle brush, small rect. brush,
extension tube, towel |
Hints &Techniques:
Use small rectangle brush direct without towel, or large round nozzle brush for stubborn
areas, rinse or wipe away soil. Use extension tube for easy reach |
| Auto's,
Boat's |
Pressure
Setting |
Accessories
|
| Interior Surfaces |
Med. |
Small rectangle brush w/ towel, nozzle, nozzle w/
nozzle brush |
Hints &Techniques:
Small rectangle brush w/ towel for fabric & vinyl surfaces, nozzle to clean seams, and
spots - SEE Carpet Spotting. Do not overheat plastics or vinyl's. |
| Detailing Interior,
Exterior |
Med. |
Nozzle, nozzle brush - nylon, small rectangle
brush w/ towel, extension tube |
Hints &Techniques:
For nooks & crannies use nozzle, wipe w/ towel. Use nozzle brush on chrome &
gaskets. Wipe with clean towel to polish. |
| Other
Applications |
|
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| 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.
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