Steam Cleaners 101 - Top 7 reasons for steam cleaning.
1.Chemical-free cleaning
Since the only ingredient needed to use a steam cleaner
is water, cleaning your home has never been more environmentally
friendly. After all, does it really make sense to
make a sandwich on a countertop that’s been sprayed
with poison? Not only do you eliminate chemical residues
in your home making it a safer place (especially for children
and pets who practically live on the floor) but you
also help the environment by reducing the amount of
chemicals that get washed down the drain and into our
water supply.
2.A whole new level of clean
While you’ll still need to put in the effort, the results after
using a steam cleaner surpass the conventional method of
solvent and sponge. Since steam deodorizes and sanitizes
with heat and moisture, debris is removed thoroughly
and quickly, leaving a chemical-free sparkle and making
your job easier. From bathrooms to basements, large surface
areas like tile floors and counter-tops, carpeting,
upholstery and even baked-on grills, there are attachments
for every area of the house. You’ll end up cleaning things
you’ve avoided for ages.
3.Spend Less on cleaning supplies
You will never have to decide on lemon or pine scent
again. You’ll never need floor polisher, glass sparkler, oven
cleaner, mold buster, tile blaster or the guy in the white
t-shirt hanging around again. You won’t even need those
sweaty rubber gloves to protect your hands from solvents.
Owning a steam cleaner means owning one exceptional
cleaning product for many of your cleaning needs. What
will you do with all that extra money? What will you do with
all that extra space?
4.Hunt down and eliminate the
trickiest, nastiest culprits
Bacteria, viruses, mold and mildew may not be detectable,
but they are potentially some of the most hazardous
pathogens that can result in irritations, allergies and infections.
When a steam cleaner is used, the tiny hot vapor
molecules penetrate the pores of a surface and as they
come in contact with the cool surface of the pores, they
expand and force all dirt, debris and bacteria to the surface.
Vapor molecules are so hot, they are not only able to
extract pathogens like E. Coli and Salmonella from surface
pores, but also kill them. Good-bye infectious enemies.
5.Kills and controls allergens
like dust mites
The sun pours in. There are “things” floating in the stream
of light. No, it isn’t mood lighting: many of these floating
particles are some of the most prolific allergy triggers in
the home – the waste matter of dust mites – second
only to pollen in causing allergic reactions. Using a steam
cleaner regularly will remove these microscopic, sneezeinducing
pests for good. Some allergic reactions translate
into asthma, which is on the rise among children, but
studies show that avoiding allergens in early childhood can
prevent the onset of asthma. Using a steam cleaner is
a great way to keep everyone in your home healthy.
6.Kids and Toys
Steam cleaners can transform a germ-ridden, odiferous
nursery into a sparkling clean, chemical-free baby
sanctuary. Toys, especially those that are shared with
other children, are notorious germ traps that are more
than efficient at attracting a host of bodily fluids. A
steam cleaner will kill any lingering guests after a play
date filled with sneezes and runny noses.
7.A pet lover’s new best friend
Just because you have a pet, doesn’t mean your house
has to smell like one. A steam cleaner will eliminate
“eau de dog,” sanitize birdcages and aquariums, and
spruce up the litter box area so you needn’t hold your
breath as you walk past. The high-temperature heat kills
fleas, their eggs and their larva. Using a steam cleaner
will eradicate these tenacious pests without the use of
harsh chemicals.
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