Steam Cleaner - Effective and Eco-Friendly Cleaning Solution

A cleaning device that uses steam to disinfect surfaces and remove dirt and stains. Suitable for various types of floors, upholstery, and other surfaces.
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Available in home appliance stores and online retailers.
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Steam Cleaner FAQ


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What is steam cleaning & how does it work?

Learn more about steam cleaning—a powerful way to clean and sanitize surfaces throughout your home. The beauty of steam cleaning is that it effectively trades heat for chemicals without sacrificing strength. When used correctly, what a steam cleaner is used for is to kill 99.99% of germs and bacteria.

What is a dry steam cleaner?

A dry steam cleaning machine (handheld or upright) makes steam from boiling water. The steam contains less water, but is very hot. Dry steam cleaners are the most effective and efficient of the two, but not all machines are equal: handheld models are not as powerful as upright machines, and may need to be refilled with water more frequently.

Why do you need a steam cleaner?

Because steam has such small vapor molecules, it’s able to penetrate a surface’s pores for a deep-down clean. Handheld Steam Cleaners: These affordable, portable cleaning tools are easily stored when not in use and beneficial for cleaning smaller areas such as your oven or vehicle hubcaps, or for steaming wrinkles out of clothing.

What are the different types of steam cleaners?

Steam cleaners come in three main types: steam mops, handheld and cylinder steam cleaners. Meanwhile, two-in-one steam cleaners combine a mop for floors and a handheld steam cleaner for cleaning tiles, glass and other surfaces. Steam mops resemble vacuum cleaners. Rather than suck up dirt, they have a pad on the bottom for cleaning floors.

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