USER TIPS AND TECHNIQUES TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR
STEAM VAPOR SYSTEM
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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.
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| 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. |
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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
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| Hardwood |
Low |
Large brush and towel, extension tubes |
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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
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| Smooth Concrete |
Medium-High |
large brush and towel on front clips only, small
rectangular brush |
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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
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| Wax Removal |
Medium-High |
Small rectangular brush, extension tubes |
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Hints and Techniques:
Treat by section with small rectangular brush, no towel. Do twice,
DO NOT OVERHEAT! Back
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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
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| Spot Cleaning |
Medium-High |
Nozzle or Steam gun |
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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
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| Painted,
Paneling, Wallpaper |
Low |
Small rectangular brush or large brush with towel,
extension tubes |
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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
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| Acoustical Tile |
Low |
Small rectangular brush or large brush with towel,
extension tubes |
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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
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| Vents |
Medium-High |
Nozzle or extended nozzle, extension tubes, large brush
with towel |
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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
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| Vinyl, Synthetics |
Low-Medium |
Small rectangular brush with towel |
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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
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| Cotton |
Low-Medium |
Threaded nozzle, no brush |
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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
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| Leathers |
Low |
Small rectangular brush with towel |
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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
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| Levelor, Venetian
Type, Horizontal |
Low-Medium |
Threaded nozzle, extension tube, extended nozzle |
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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.
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| Vertical |
Low-Medium |
Small rectangular brush with towel, large brush with towel |
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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.
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| Windows, Mirrors, Window Screens |
Medium |
Window cleaning tool, small rectangular brush with towel,
extension tube(s) |
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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
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| Window Frames |
Low-Medium |
Threaded nozzle with nozzle brush, extension tube(s),
towel extended nozzle |
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Hints and Techniques:
Use threaded nozzle and brush to renew frame area, latches etc.
Use towel over nozzle brush to finish and polish. Back
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| Stove Tops, Ovens |
Low-Medium |
Nozzle with nozzle brush - nylon, brass, large nozzle
brush, stainless steel pad, extension tube, towel |
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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
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| Small Appliances |
Low-Medium |
Large nozzle brush, small rectangular brush with towel |
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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
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| Sinks, Faucets, Drains |
Medium |
Nozzle with nozzle brush - nylon or brass |
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Hints and Techniques:
Use nozzle to reach into tight areas, use with nozzle brush where
needed, rinse or wipe surface. Back
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| Counter Tops, Cabinet
Facing |
Low-Medium |
Small rectangular brush with towel, nozzle, nozzle with
nozzle brush |
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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
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| Tile and Grout |
Medium |
Nozzle, large and small nozzle brush, small rectangular
brush, extension tube |
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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
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| Porcelain, Chrome Fixtures |
Medium |
Nozzle, nozzle brush - nylon, small rectangular brush with
towel, extension tube |
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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
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| Shower Stalls and Doors |
Medium |
Nozzle, nozzle brush - nylon, small rectangular brush with
towel, extension tube, large nozzle brush with stainless steel pad |
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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
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| Fiberglass |
Medium |
Large round nozzle brush, small rectangular brush,
extension tube, towel |
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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
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| Interior Surfaces |
Medium |
Small rectangular brush with towel, nozzle, nozzle with
nozzle brush |
| Detailing Interior, Exterior |
Medium |
Nozzle, nozzle brush - nylon, small rectangular brush with
towel, extension tube |
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 | Dust Plants
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| Polish Jewelry
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| Clean Tools
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| Clean Yard Equipment
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| Clean Outdoor Furniture
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| Unclog Drains
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| Defrost Freezers
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| Remove Stickers and Decals
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| Kill Unwanted Vegetation
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| Deodorize Fabrics and Carpets
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| Remove And Kill Algae On Deck Or Other Exterior
Wood Surfaces
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