1.
What is it?
A Vapor System may look like a vacuum - it is not. It is not the
conventional "steam" cleaner nor is it a pressure
washer. It is a new appliance that uses only a little water and a
little electricity to clean, sanitize and deodorize virtually any
surface - without using chemicals. Back
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2. How does it work?
Using less than a gallon of tap water, this multi-purpose appliance
creates a low moisture vapor that carries heat to the surface you wish
to treat. The heat combined with light agitation does the work for
you. This appliance comes with a variety of accessories creating a
system that can be used on an unlimited number of applications.
The system can be used for carpets as well as oven cleaning. The
process eliminates chemical residues while sanitizing the surface being
treated. Because so little water is consumed (approximately 1.5
quarts per hour) it's virtually "mess free". The Vapor
System is quiet and portable, allowing for use anytime and
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3. What is "Dry" Steam
Vapor?
An oxymoron? Perhaps. This describes a system that produces
a high temperature, low moisture vapor. The vapor contains only 5%
to 6% water and is much less dense than the air we breathe. Over
the past few years you may have been exposed to products being promoted
as "steam cleaners" that in fact use no steam at all, maybe
warm water on a good day. These so called "steam
machines" spray on large amounts of water using quantities
described in 'gallons per minute'. You may ask, "Where's the
steam?" The Vapor System, by contrast, is equipped to safely
produce thousands of gallons of live dry steam using only about 1.5
quarts of water per hour. This significant difference relates
directly to the versatility and capabilities of the Vapor System.
It is unlike anything you have before. It is mess free with
temperatures hot enough to kill bacteria and germs and to emulsify
grease, oil and other surface contaminants. Back
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4. What can I use it on?
The system is practical for any surface with the exception of those
surfaces that are extremely sensitive. Surfaces such as silks,
some very thin plastics and some types of velour upholstery must be
treated with great care. The system has additional uses besides
cleaning and sanitation. Defrosting refrigerators, thawing frozen
pipes, dusting and misting live plants and polishing jewelry are but a
few of the non-cleaning applications. The use of the system in
general contributes to better indoor air quality by reducing residual
chemicals and removing airborne particles. Back
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5. Where do the chemicals go?
The appliance use only clean, clear, potable water. No chemicals
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6. Where does the water go?
The water enters a special tank or boiler that super eats the water and
changes it into a hot "dry" mist or vapor, therefore, the name
Vapor System. The unique benefit of this system is that it
produces a low moisture, high temperature vapor that contains only about
6% water. We call this "dry steam vapor" because so
little water is left behind and so little is used. This patented
system gives us the proven power of heat to safely clean and sanitize
while reducing chemical usage. Carpets are dry within
minutes. Floors are also dry within a few minutes. This
reduces the time and effort required for so many tasks. Back
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7. Where does the soap go?
The system uses only potable water and heat to clean and sanitize.
This reduces the amounts and residues of cleaning chemicals. It
lowers your exposure to toxins and helps prevent further degradation of
the environment at the same time. It also saves us from pouring
expensive chemicals down the drain. Flushing waste down the drain
ultimately contributes to the contamination of our limited fresh water
resources and is costing us more in the form of more expensive sewer
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8. How much pressure
does it produce?
The appliance produces only low pressures, usually in the range of 50 to
66 PSI. The low pressure makes it a very safe and easy system to
use. Low pressures are also essential for getting the job done
without creating a huge mess. The heat concentrated at the work
surface does the work. The heat dissipates quickly once the vapor
expands into the atmosphere. This system is designed to be used
through "surface contact" with areas of concern. Back
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9. Why
don't I just scrub away with soap and a sponge?
Our existing cleaning regimen consists of applying a chemical or
abrasive cleaner and then wiping or scrubbing the surface until the
contaminant appears to be removed. This method is superficial at
best, requires much physical effort, often degrades the surface, exposes
our skin and lungs to harsh or toxic fumes and leaves behind chemical
residues which dull and attract dirt back to the finished surface.
The Vapor System removes surface contaminants without degrading the
surface. The heat combined with very fine water removes
contaminants and leaves the surface free of chemical residues.
Visually superior results are achieved with less effort and no exposure
to potentially discomforting or harmful effects. The Vapor System
also allows you to sanitize and deodorize areas that are impossible to
treat mechanically or chemically. Why not let the heat do the
work? It's easier and does a better job in less time. Back
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10. Where does the dirt go?
Depending on the application, the dirt loosened by the Vapor System is
simultaneously absorbed in a terry cloth bonnet or rinsed or wiped away
using an absorbent cloth. Back
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11. I have
terrible allergies to common household pests like dust mites and
fleas. How can this system help me?
The Vapor System, unlike other cleaning or pest control methods, uses
heat to do the job, NOT CHEMICALS OR POISONS. Let's consider the
dust mite which lives in our clothes, mattresses, carpets and
upholstery. The recommended treatment for dust mites is to launder
the concerned item in water at a temperature of at least 130° F,
or treat the surface with a tannic acid solution. This may be
difficult to do with carpets, couches and mattresses, or your best suit
coat, which probably is the most highly contaminated. The Vapor
System comes to the rescue in this case because it provides you with a
method of penetrating all of those surfaces thoroughly with temperatures
in excess of 180° F.
The heat kills the mites without overly wetting the surfaces.
Minimal wetting is important because mites favor a humid
environment. Using the Vapor System's fine hot mist prevents this
from occurring. The treated articles are completely dry in a
matter of minutes, not hours. After treating a surface for dust
mites it is recommended that you vacuum it thoroughly with a HEPA
equipped vacuum to remove particulate matter. Fleas, flea eggs and
flea larvae are also killed by short term exposure to high temperature
heat carried by very fine vapor reaching into the pores and pockets of
fabric and carpets. No poisons here to affect children, pets or
indoor air quality. Back
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12. I
have chemical sensitivities. How can this help me?
Because the system uses only water, you are not introducing anything
into your environment that has NEW chemicals or NEW odors that may
affect your well-being. Using the system will actually remove
chemical residues left behind from previous cleaning procedures as well
as remove odors, such as perfumes, from garments and other
fabrics. In addition, using the system provides you wit a means of
sanitizing many critical surfaces without using odiferous, toxic
germicides. However, if you suffer from chronic and severe
chemical sensitivity you should have someone else actually do the work,
particularly during the initial cleanup. Because the system even
reaches into the pores of fabric and hard surfaces, it will drive out
contaminates and chemical residues from those surfaces. This may
have an adverse effect on you until those contaminates are completely
removed. Back
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13. Why
haven't I heard of this before?
If you reside in North America the answer is very straightforward.
This appliance, while having been available in Europe for several years,
is just now being introduced to the North American market. Because
our electrical power supply is different from European electrical
system, the products needed to be reengineered for use here.
Safety-minded suppliers have also taken it upon themselves to be sure
that safety approvals such as Underwriters Laboratory and ETL listings
were in place before introducing them to this market. Back
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14. Where
does this technology come from?
This technology is closely related to the espresso machine. The
manufacturer is located in Northern Italy where the espresso technology
has been produced for many years. Vapor Professionals is your
source for residential size Vapor Systems as well as systems for a wide
variety of businesses in the commercial market. For more
information on the Vapor Professional product line check out our Products
page. Back
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15. Are
these systems being used on a commercial basis?
Yes, they are. Many of these systems are being used in hospitals,
retirement care facilities, the food industry, hospital industry, and
government institutions such as schools and universities. The use
of these systems improves indoor air quality, reduces the physical
effort needed for cleaning and provides a more thorough approach to
cleaning. Because the use of chemicals is reduced and because
water does not involve the regulatory requirements that many cleaning
chemicals require, the system requires less management time and reduces
paperwork. For more information or a free demonstration of this
remarkable product contact us. Back
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16. Of
all the models you carry which is best for me?
Good question. The models vary with the number and type of
accessories, their tank capacity, and a variety of control
features. The best way to determine which is best for you is to
consult with a Vapor Professional representative. He or she can
show you the differences and you can see how the system relates to your
specific needs. Contact us at (888) 922-4507. Back
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