Vapor Steam Cleaner

Vapor steam cleaners basically make use of dry steam in order to loosen and then disinfect virtually any type of surface. Although the appearance of the cleaner resembles an ordinary vacuum cleaner, it does not make use of suction to clean. Instead, vapor steam cleaners use water which is heated in an internal boiler that in turn produces real steam. Vapor steam cleaning differs from the traditional steam cleaning in that the former makes use of steam while the latter makes use of hot water and then suction extraction for removing dirt on carpets and upholstery.

The concept of vapor steam cleaning originated in Italy. The first vapor steam cleaners are said to have been designed by the manufacturers of the first espresso coffee machines. With the use of an internal boiler, the water is heated to 150 to 300 degrees Fahrenheit or 66 to 149 degrees Celsius, the temperature depending on the model.

The good thing about vapor steam cleaners is that they make use of just tap water and no harmful cleansers and chemicals, making the process vapor steam cleaning environmentally friendly and safe for those people who are sensitive to harsh chemicals. Because of its ability to kill as well as remove allergens from various surfaces, it is highly recommended for those who have allergies.

The dry steam which produced by vapor steam cleaners has a low moisture content, generally just around 6 percent water. However, it is extremely hot, killing dust mites, viruses, molds and fungi on contact. The steam starts to evaporate as soon as it touches the surface. The surface dries up usually in just 15 minutes, before mold starts to form.

Unlike with the traditional steam cleaners which could have your carpeting and upholstery sopping wet, resulting in a breeding ground for fungi and mold, the modern vapor steam cleaners will make sure that there would be no leftover moisture after the cleaning process.

Keep in mind though that after using a vapor steam cleaner for your carpet or upholstery, it is recommended to follow up with a vacuum cleaner to catch any dirt which has been loosened from the surface fibers.

Vapor steam cleaners can be used in cleaning not just your upholstery and carpeting. They can be used on almost any soft or hard surface including tile, grout, stuffed animals, windows and automobile interiors. However, it is necessary to first check if the surface or material that you will be using it on is heat sensitive.