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USER TIPS AND TECHNIQUES TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR STEAM VAPOR SYSTEM

| Floors | Carpets | Walls and Ceilings | Upholstery | Blinds | Glass |
| Kitchens | Restroom/Bathroom | Bus, Auto, Boat, RV | Other Applications |

FLOORS Volume Tools or Accessories
| Vinyl Tile or Sheet Goods | Quarry Tile, Slate, Ceramic Tile and Grout | Hardwood |
| Smooth Concrete | Wax Removal |
Vinyl Tile or Sheet Goods Low-Medium Large brush and towel, extension tubes, nozzle with nylon nozzle brush, small rectangular brush

Hints and Techniques:
Sweep or vacuum first; mop with large brush, corners and baseboards with nozzle brush or large nozzle brush; do by sections using continuous motion, heavily soiled areas use small rectangular brush, no towel.     Back to Floors     Back to Top

Quarry Tile, Slate, Ceramic Tile and Grout Medium Large brush and towel on front clips only, nozzle with nylon nozzle brush, rectangular brush with towel.

Hints and Techniques:
Sweep or vacuum first; mop with large brush, flip towel under brush to finish wipe, use nozzle brush on grout lines and wipe away loosened dirt.  Back to Floors     Back to Top

Hardwood Low Large brush and towel, extension tubes

Hints and 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.  Back to Floors     Back to Top

Smooth Concrete Medium-High large brush and towel on front clips only, small rectangular brush

Hints and Techniques:
Sweep or vacuum first; mop with large brush, flip towel under brush to finish wipe, use nozzle brush or small rectangular brush for heavily soiled areas.  Back to Floors     Back to Top

Wax Removal Medium-High Small rectangular brush, extension tubes

Hints and Techniques:
Treat by section with small rectangular brush, no towel.  Do twice, DO NOT OVERHEAT!  Back to Floors     Back to Top

CARPETS Volume Tools or Accessories
| Wall to Wall, Maintenance, Area Rugs | Spot Cleaning |
Wall to Wall, Maintenance, Area Rugs Medium Large brush and towel, extension tubes

Hints and Techniques:
Vacuum and then PRE-STEAM with small rectangular brush or large brush a 6' x 6' 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.  Back to Carpets     Back to Top

Spot Cleaning Medium-High Nozzle or Steam gun

Hints and Techniques:
When using nozzle or steam gun on spots, stay 4" to 5" from carpet surface.  Blot spot with towel, repeat as necessary.  DO NOT OVERHEAT!  Back to Carpets     Back to Top

WALLS AND CEILINGS Volume Tools or Accessories
| Painted, Paneling, Wallpaper | Acoustical Tile | Vents |
Painted, Paneling,  Wallpaper Low Small rectangular brush or large brush with towel, extension tubes

Hints and 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 with nozzle 6" from surface and then use brush with towel.  Towel surface may be pre-treated with 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 rectangular brush with towel to remove residual paste.  Back to Walls and Ceilings     Back to Top

Acoustical Tile Low Small rectangular brush or large brush with towel, extension tubes

Hints and 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 with nozzle 6" from surface and then use brush with towel.  Towel surface may be pre-treated with 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 rectangular brush with towel to remove residual paste.  Back to Walls and Ceilings     Back to Top

Vents Medium-High Nozzle or extended nozzle, extension tubes, large brush with towel

Hints and Techniques:
Wipe vent surface with large brush with towel.  Pre-treat with extended nozzle if necessary.  For louvered vents, use nozzle with nozzle brush and towel.  Back to Walls and Ceilings     Back to Top

UPHOLSTERY Volume Tools or Accessories
| Vinyl, Synthetics | Cotton | Leathers |
Vinyl, Synthetics Low-Medium Small rectangular brush with towel

Hints and Techniques:
Test in inconspicuous location prior to treatment.  Some velors are very heat sensitive and may deform.  Pre-steam area with steam gun at 6" from surface.  Use small rectangular brush with towel over surface, working in two  directions.  Towel should be hot and moist, not wet.  Use nozzle on seam lines at 2" from surface, wipe away dirt with towel.  Condition leathers after treating.  Back to Upholstery     Back to Top

Cotton Low-Medium Threaded nozzle, no brush

Hints and Techniques:
Test in inconspicuous location prior to treatment.  Some velors are very heat sensitive and may deform.  Pre-steam area with steam gun at 6" from surface.  Use small rectangular brush with towel over surface, working in two  directions.  Towel should be hot and moist, not wet.  Use nozzle on seam lines at 2" from surface, wipe away dirt with towel.  Condition leathers after treating.  Back to Upholstery     Back to Top

Leathers Low Small rectangular brush with towel

Hints and Techniques:
Test in inconspicuous location prior to treatment.  Some velors are very heat sensitive and may deform.  Pre-steam area with steam gun at 6" from surface.  Use small rectangular brush with towel over surface, working in two  directions.  Towel should be hot and moist, not wet.  Use nozzle on seam lines at 2" from surface, wipe away dirt with towel.  Condition leathers after treating.  Back to Upholstery     Back to Top

BLINDS Volume Tools or Accessories
| Levelor, Venetian Type, Horizontal | Vertical |
Levelor, Venetian Type, Horizontal Low-Medium Threaded nozzle, extension tube, extended nozzle

Hints and Techniques:
Light dust, open blind ½ way and use nozzle on medium-high from 4" away.  Caution - Thin plastic blinds may be deformed by too much heat.  Use care.

Heavy or greasy dust - shut blind, mist with mild detergent, use nozzle at 4" from surface, wipe immediately with towel.

Vertical vinyl - small rectangular brush with towel on one side and large brush with towel on opposite side - top to base, switch sides.  Back to Blinds     Back to Top

Vertical Low-Medium Small rectangular brush with towel, large brush with towel

Hints and Techniques:
Light dust, open blind ½ way and use nozzle on medium-high from 4" away.  Caution - Thin plastic blinds may be deformed by too much heat.  Use care.

Heavy or greasy dust - shut blind, mist with mild detergent, use nozzle at 4" from surface, wipe immediately with towel.

Vertical vinyl - small rectangular brush with towel on one side and large brush with towel on opposite side - top to base, switch sides.  Back to Blinds     Back to Top

GLASS Volume Tools or Accessories
| Windows, Mirrors, Window Screens | Window Frames |
Windows, Mirrors, Window Screens Medium Window cleaning tool, small rectangular brush with towel, extension tube(s)

Hints and Techniques:
Pre-steam glass with steam gun at 6" from surface or use small rectangular brush with towel over entire surface the first cleaning.  Follow up with window tool.  Wipe squeegee blade often.  Avoid cracked mirrors or windows.  Use small rectangular brush with towel on screens.  Back to Glass     Back to Top

Window Frames Low-Medium Threaded nozzle with nozzle brush, extension tube(s), towel extended nozzle

Hints and Techniques:
Use threaded nozzle and brush to renew frame area, latches etc.  Use towel over nozzle brush to finish and polish.  Back to Glass     Back to Top

KITCHENS Volume Tools or Accessories
| Stove Tops, Ovens | Small Appliances | Sinks, Faucets, Drains | Counter Tops, Cabinet Facing |
Stove Tops, Ovens Low-Medium Nozzle with nozzle brush - nylon, brass, large nozzle brush, stainless steel pad, extension tube, towel

Hints and Techniques:
Use large nozzle brush with stainless steel pad for oven surfaces, oven racks, glass in door.  Use small nylon or brass nozzle brush for tight areas, corners and burner bibs.  Back to Kitchens     Back to Top

Small Appliances Low-Medium Large nozzle brush, small rectangular brush with towel

Hints and Techniques:
For large areas use small rectangular brush with towel, or large nozzle brush directly.  Use nozzle without brush for nooks and crannies, wipe with towel.  Back to Kitchens     Back to Top

Sinks, Faucets, Drains Medium Nozzle with nozzle brush - nylon or brass

Hints and Techniques:
Use nozzle to reach into tight areas, use with nozzle brush where needed, rinse or wipe surface.  Back to Kitchens     Back to Top

Counter Tops, Cabinet Facing Low-Medium Small rectangular brush with towel, nozzle, nozzle with nozzle brush

Hints and Techniques:
Use small rectangular brush direct and wipe with towel, use threaded nozzle with brush on moldings, wipe with towel.

CABINET FACING: Pre-steam with nozzle from a distance of 6",. let stand a moment, wipe with towel, repeat if necessary.   Back to Kitchens     Back to Top

REST/BATHROOMS Volume Tools or Accessories
| Tile and Grout | Porcelain, Chrome Fixtures | Shower Stalls and Doors | Fiberglass |
Tile and Grout Medium Nozzle, large and small nozzle brush, small rectangular brush, extension tube

Hints and Techniques:
Use nozzle brushes, small rectangular brush with no towel to clean grout, rinse or wipe clean.  Use small rectangular brush with towel to maintain.  Back to Restrooms/Bathrooms     Back to Top

Porcelain, Chrome Fixtures Medium Nozzle, nozzle brush - nylon, small rectangular brush with towel, extension tube

Hints and Techniques:
Use small rectangular brush with towel to treat larger areas, large nozzle brush with towel or nozzle with nylon nozzle brush for corners, hinges, ledges and bars, wipe or rinse away dirt.  Back to Restrooms/Bathrooms     Back to Top

Shower Stalls and Doors Medium Nozzle, nozzle brush - nylon, small rectangular brush with towel, extension tube, large nozzle brush with stainless steel pad

Hints and Techniques:
Use small rectangular brush with out towel or large nozzle brush with 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.  Back to Restrooms/Bathrooms     Back to Top

Fiberglass Medium Large round nozzle brush, small rectangular brush, extension tube, towel

Hints and Techniques:
Use small rectangular brush direct without towel, or large round nozzle brush for stubborn areas, rinse or wipe away soil.  Use extension tube for easy reach.  Back to Restrooms/Bathrooms     Back to Top

BUS, AUTO, BOAT, RV Volume Tools or Accessories
| Interior Surfaces | Detailing Interior, Exterior |
Interior Surfaces Medium Small rectangular brush with towel, nozzle, nozzle with nozzle brush

Hints and Techniques:
Small rectangular brush with towel for fabric and vinyl surfaces, nozzle to clean seams and spots - SEE Carpet Spotting.  Do not overheat plastics or vinyl.  Back to Bus, Auto, Boat, RV     Back to Top

Detailing Interior, Exterior Medium Nozzle, nozzle brush - nylon, small rectangular brush with towel, extension tube

Hints and Techniques:
For nooks and crannies use nozzle, wipe with towel.  Use nozzle brush on chrome and gaskets.  Wipe with clean towel to polish.  Back to Bus, Auto, Boat, RV     Back to Top

OTHER APPLICATIONS:
   
bulletDust Plants
 
bulletPolish Jewelry
 
bulletClean Tools
 
bulletClean Yard Equipment
 
bulletClean Outdoor Furniture
 
bulletUnclog Drains
 
bulletDefrost Freezers
 
bulletRemove Stickers and Decals
 
bulletKill Unwanted Vegetation
 
bulletDeodorize Fabrics and Carpets
 
bulletRemove And Kill Algae On Deck Or Other Exterior Wood Surfaces  Back to Top


 

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